U.S. Marines with Personal Security Detachment Team
U.S. Marines with Personal Security Detachment Team 3, I Marine Expeditionary Force, change a flat tire on their Humvee while heading to the Anbar Operation Command, Ramadi, Iraq, Dec.1. PSD and Maj. Gen. John ... More
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations officer, Border Transition Team 4222, Regimental Combat Team 5, hands a young boy a stuffed animal in Albo Hayat, Iraq, Nov. 12, 2008. Local coalition force... More
Employees of PPI Construction, a British contracting
Employees of PPI Construction, a British contracting firm, clear extra wood from a billeting area aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on Urban Terrain drills at the new range facilities outside Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
U.S. Marines direct traffic as others with Personal
U.S. Marines direct traffic as others with Personal Security Detachment, Team 3, I Marine Expeditionary Force, change a flat tire on their Humvee while heading to the Anbar Operation Command, Ramadi, Iraq, Dec... More
A bulldozer flattens piles of debris as part of
A bulldozer flattens piles of debris as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 26, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
A construction worker utilizes a bulldozer to flatten
A construction worker utilizes a bulldozer to flatten piles of debris as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 26, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers listen as Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling,
U.S. Army Soldiers listen as Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, commander, Multi-National Division - North, gives his remarks during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony aboard Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit,... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Albert Wang, officer in charge,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Albert Wang, officer in charge, G-3, counter improvised explosive device, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Temecula, Calif., unpacks ISO containers at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, Nov. 16. Mari... More
The 25th Infantry Division Drum on the deck during
The 25th Infantry Division Drum on the deck during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony aboard Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 9. 1st Armored Division is transferring authority to the 25th I... More
Chia tea is served as U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F.
Chia tea is served as U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding Gen., I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., attends at a meeting with Sheik Lawrence, Nukhayb, Iraq, Dec. 2. Maj. Gen. Kelly mee... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Martin Post, deputy commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Martin Post, deputy commanding general, Multi National Forces - West, shows Al-Kumanji Mawafek Muhammad, director of real estate, the water line at Haditha Dam, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. Marines... More
A UH-1 Huey helicopter takes off the at the Jump Command
A UH-1 Huey helicopter takes off the at the Jump Command Post so Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, Ground Combat Element, 1st Marine Expeditionary Unit Forward, and Sgt. Maj. Larock W. Benford, GCE, I MEF FWD, can co... More
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive device, I Marine Expeditionary Force, unpack ISO containers at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, Nov. 16.
A bulldozer flattens piles of debris as part of
A bulldozer flattens piles of debris as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 26, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for Kellog Brown and Root work as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 30, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned... More
Wooden frame work stands inside of HESCO barriers,
Wooden frame work stands inside of HESCO barriers, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1 (not shown), were... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant
Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant operations chief from I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), attempts to scale a concrete T-wall barrier in order to hook a crane to the wall and take it... More
HESCO barriers stand in the middle of Combat Outpost
HESCO barriers stand in the middle of Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1 (not shown), were building HES... More
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault Course as part of the dedication ceremony at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (1/4), Regimental Combat Team 1, hands out candy to Iraqi children in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. U.S. Marines with 1/4 a... More
Nails lay on the ground for future use by Combat Engineers
Nails lay on the ground for future use by Combat Engineers (not shown), Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Tea... More
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen as U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., thanks them for their hard work and dedication to the... More
A Christmas tree is set up for U.S. Marines in Sahl,
A Christmas tree is set up for U.S. Marines in Sahl, Sinjar, Iraq, Dec. 5, 2008. Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., traveled to Sahl Sinjar and areas ... More
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on Urban Terrain drills at the new range facilities outside Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines (not pictured) with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, participate in a joint patrol with IPs in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant
Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant operations chief from I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), helps a crane hook a concrete T-wall barrier aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2008. C... More
The conference room is neatly decorated for a brief
The conference room is neatly decorated for a brief at the Anbar Operation Command, Ramadi,Iraq, Dec.1. Personal Security Detachment, Team 3, and Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expedition... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from the 25th Infantry Division
A U.S. Army Soldier from the 25th Infantry Division band plays the National Anthem on a trumpet during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony aboard Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 9. 1st Armo... More
A safety board hangs on a concrete T-wall barrier inside
A safety board hangs on a concrete T-wall barrier inside a Kellog, Brown and Root (KBR) compound aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 20, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Miller, Combat Logistics Battalion
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Miller, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 1st Marine Logistics Group, guides a tracker rubber tired articulated steering vehicle to pick up Hesco barriers at Haditha Dam, Iraq, Nov. 15, 2008. ... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew A. Reese, from Millville,
U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew A. Reese, from Millville, Pa., mortarman, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, gives blankets, heaters and clothing to Iraqi police to hand out in Ramadi, Iraq,... More
A notice of closure is posted during the final meal
A notice of closure is posted during the final meal served at Dining Facility 1 aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for Kellog Brown and Root load air conditioners into a storage container as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 30, 2008. Camp Fa... More
An employee of PPI Construction, a British contracting
An employee of PPI Construction, a British contracting firm, uses a hammer to break apart wood taken from a recently cleared billeting area aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demi... More
A dedication ceremony takes place at the Division Training
A dedication ceremony takes place at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008. Coalition forces and IA meet together for the ribbon cutting/dedication ceremony of the combat assaul... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tyler Ackermann, Headquarters Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tyler Ackermann, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, takes down a warning sign at the Haditha Dam, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. Marines packed up all military equipment to leave and return t... More
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as in Ramadi,
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4. Marines and IPs patrol to protect people in the area and to provide an opportunity for the IPs to practice techniques the Marines have taught them.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tyler Ackermann, Headquarters Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Tyler Ackermann, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, takes down a warning sign at the Haditha Dam, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. Marines packed up all military equipment to leave and return t... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (1/4), Regimental Combat Team 1, hands out candy to Iraqi children in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. U.S. Marines with ... More
A press conference is set up after the dedication ceremony
A press conference is set up after the dedication ceremony at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
The ribbon is cut by Maj. Gen. Murthi, commanding general,
The ribbon is cut by Maj. Gen. Murthi, commanding general, Anbar Operations Command, during a dedication, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008. Coalition forces and IA meet together for the ribbon cutting/d... More
U.S. Marines with Personal Security Detachment Team
U.S. Marines with Personal Security Detachment Team 3, I Marine Expeditionary Force, change a flat tire on their Humvee while heading to the Anbar Operation Command, Ramadi,Iraq, Dec.1. PSD and Maj. Gen. John F... More
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines (not shown) with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, participate in a joint patrol with IPs in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4... More
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (1/4), Regimental Combat Team 1, hands out candy to Iraqi children in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. U.S. Marines with 1/4 a... More
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for Kellog Brown and Root work as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 30, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned... More
Al-Kumanji Mawafek Muhammad, director of real estate,
Al-Kumanji Mawafek Muhammad, director of real estate, signs paperwork giving the Dam back to Iraqi control at Haditha Dam, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. Marines packed up all military equipment to leave and return the Ha... More
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for Kellog Brown and Root work as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 30, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned... More
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault Course as part of the dedication ceremony at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
An employee of PPI Construction, a British contracting
An employee of PPI Construction, a British contracting firm, pauses to pose for a photo while clearing wood taken from a recently cleared billeting area aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2008. Camp Fallujah ... More
HN Gerald Dugger, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Personal
HN Gerald Dugger, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Personal Security Detail, hits a makeshift baseball with a tent pole as they play a game of stick ball aboard Combat Outpost Mudaysis on Sept. 20, 2008. Marines ... More
A soldier with the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company
A soldier with the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company stands behind his flag at an appreciation ceremony at Camp Ripper located on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. Azerbaijani soldiers are in the process... More
Wooden frame work stands inside of HESCO barriers,
Wooden frame work stands inside of HESCO barriers, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1 (not shown), were... More
An Iraqi watches as U.S. Marines (not pictured) with
An Iraqi watches as U.S. Marines (not pictured) with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, perform a joint patrol with Iraqi police in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4, 2008. Marines and IPs patrol ... More
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen as U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., thanks them for their hard work and dedication to the... More
Deputy Prime Minister Rafe Eissawi, walks to shake
Deputy Prime Minister Rafe Eissawi, walks to shake hands with U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after flying in on an MV-22 Osprey for a meeting in Ar'Ar, Ir... More
An employee of Kellogg, Brown, and Root (K.B.R.) bulldozes
An employee of Kellogg, Brown, and Root (K.B.R.) bulldozes dirt outside a building set for demolition aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the ... More
A road sign indicating the direction of the Helicopter
A road sign indicating the direction of the Helicopter Landing Zone aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 26, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi Government. (U.S. Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Miller, Combat Logistics Battalion
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Miller, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 1st Marine Logistics Group, guides a tracker rubber tired articulated steering vehicle to pick up Hesco barriers at Haditha Dam, Iraq, Nov. 15, 2008. ... More
Members of the Azerbaijani military pose for a group
Members of the Azerbaijani military pose for a group photo during a recognition ceremony held by Regimental Combat Team 5 at Camp Ripper, Al Asad, Iraq, Dec. 3, 2008. The Azerbaijan forces provided security at ... More
An Iraqi policeman hands an Iraqi citizen a food bag
An Iraqi policeman hands an Iraqi citizen a food bag in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. The Iraqi police are handing out flyers and food bags in response to the attacks in Al Fallujah on Dec. 4.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Wisenbaugh, of Michigan City,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Wisenbaugh, of Michigan City, Mich., Combat Engineer, works on a post, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, ... More
Marines and other personnel sit down for the final
Marines and other personnel sit down for the final meal served at Dining Facility 1 aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on
Iraqi army personnel perform Military Operations on Urban Terrain drills at the new range facilities outside Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.
Iraqi soldiers with 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st
Iraqi soldiers with 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, practice marching for their graduation ceremony aboard the Iraqi training center in Al Anbar province, Iraq on February 15. The Iraqis are trained by... More
Iraqi soldiers with 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st
Iraqi soldiers with 2nd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, practice marching for their graduation ceremony aboard the Iraqi training center in Al Anbar province, Iraq, Feb. 15. The Iraqis are trained by U.S. ... More
Iraqi police officers talk to Iraqi citizens as U.S.
Iraqi police officers talk to Iraqi citizens as U.S. Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, participate in a joint patrol with IPs in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4, 2008. M... More
U.S. Marines lift a post for repositioning, Combat
U.S. Marines lift a post for repositioning, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, were building HESCO ber... More
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for
Employees of PPI Construction, a sub-contractor for Kellog Brown and Root work as part of demilitarization efforts aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 30, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned... More
The Iraqi army Assault Course is equipped with obstacles
The Iraqi army Assault Course is equipped with obstacles at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008. Coalition forces and IA meet together for the ribbon cutting/dedication ceremo... More
The Fallujah Emergency Medical Center sign stands in
The Fallujah Emergency Medical Center sign stands in an empty pathway aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 18, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General,
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., attends a meeting at the Anbar Operation Command, Ramadi, Iraq, Dec.1, 2008. Personal Security Detachme... More
Iraqi army personnel guard the gate for a ceremony
Iraqi army personnel guard the gate for a ceremony aboard Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20. Coalition forces and IA meet together for the ribbon cutting/dedication ceremony of the combat assault course and ri... More
U.S. Marines install roofing at night, Combat Outpost
U.S. Marines install roofing at night, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, were building HESCO berthing... More
Deputy Prime Minister Rafe Eissawi, U.S. Marine Maj.
Deputy Prime Minister Rafe Eissawi, U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Staff Maj. Gen. Abdullah, 7th Iraqi Army Commander, Maj. Gen. Murthi, Commanding Genera... More
Employees of Daoud and Partners move a row of kitchen
Employees of Daoud and Partners move a row of kitchen sinks during the final meal served at Dining Facility 1 aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over... More
Iraqi police load blankets, heaters and clothing supplied
Iraqi police load blankets, heaters and clothing supplied by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, to give out in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4. The IPs will give th... More
Marines and other personnel slowly arrive for the final
Marines and other personnel slowly arrive for the final meal served at Dining Facility 1 aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Downs (right) and
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Downs (right) and Lance Cpl.. Bowers (left) from 2D Radio Battalion attached to I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) cut concertina wire off the wall at the Tactical Fusion Ce... More
U.S. Marines lay floor supporting beams, Combat Outpost
U.S. Marines lay floor supporting beams, Combat Outpost Iba, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Engineers with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, were building HESCO berthi... More
Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Adams, from Engineer Company, attached
Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Adams, from Engineer Company, attached to 1st Marine Headquarters Group, waits in line before the final meal is served at Dining Facility 1 aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2008. Camp... More
Soldiers with the 1st Azerbaijani (AZ) Peacekeeping
Soldiers with the 1st Azerbaijani (AZ) Peacekeeping Company stand in formation as AZ army Capt. Elzamin Tahmazov, 1st AZ Peacekeeping Company, marches by at an appreciation ceremony at Camp Ripper located on Al... More
Staff Sergeant Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant
Staff Sergeant Daniel C. Verduce, Camp Fallujah's assistant operations chief from I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), watches as a concrete T-wall barrier is laid on the ground aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, o... More
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations officer, Border Transition Team 4222, Regimental Combat Team 5, hands a young girl a doll over a wall in Albo Hayat, Iraq, Nov. 12, 2008. Local coalition fo... More
An Iraqi policeman checks a man's identification card
An Iraqi policeman checks a man's identification card in al Anbar province, Iraq, Feb. 2. Marines with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and other coalition forces are mak... More
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive device, I Marine Expeditionary Force, unpack ISO containers at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, Nov. 16.
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen
U.S. Marines with 1-29/7 Military Transit Team, listen as U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., thanks them for their hard work and dedication to the... More
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations
U.S. Marine Capt. William D. Whaley, left, Operations officer, Border Transition Team 4222, Regimental Combat Team 5, hands a man a doll for his child in Albo Hayat, Iraq, Nov. 12, 2008. Local coalition forces ... More
U.S.Navy Command Master Chief Michael R. Ruiz, I Marine
U.S.Navy Command Master Chief Michael R. Ruiz, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Morenci, Ariz., keeps watch as Personal Security Detachment Team 3, changes a flat tire on their Humvee while heading to the Anb... More
An Iraqi policeman hands an Iraqi citizen a food bag
An Iraqi policeman hands an Iraqi citizen a food bag in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. The Iraqi police are handing out flyers and food bags in response to the attacks in Al Fallujah.
A Christmas tree is set up for U.S. Marines in Sahl,
A Christmas tree is set up for U.S. Marines in Sahl, Sinjar, Iraq, Dec. 5, 2008. Maj. Gen. John F. Kelly, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Boston, Mass., traveled to Sahl Sinjar and areas ... More
Patrolling in Ramadi, US Navy Photogrpah
Michael R. Ruiz, command master chief from Morenci, Ariz. assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, keeps watch as members of Personal Security Detachment Team 3 change a flat tire on their Humvee in Ramadi, Iraq.
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (1/4), Regimental Combat Team 1, hands out candy to Iraqi children in the Andaloos Precinct of Al Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 5. U.S. Marines with 1/4 a... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Craig A. Kramel from 2D Intelligence
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Craig A. Kramel from 2D Intelligence Battalion throws documents into a burn can to destroy them at the Tactical Fusion Center aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 13. Camp Fallujah is current... More
A crane waits to take down concrete T-wall barriers
A crane waits to take down concrete T-wall barriers aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive
U.S. Marines with G-3, counter improvised explosive device, I Marine Expeditionary Force, unpack ISO containers at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, Nov. 16.
An uninhabited group of housing units awaiting removal
An uninhabited group of housing units awaiting removal from Camp Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 26, 2008. Camp Fallujah is being demilitarized to be turned over to the Iraqi government.
Soldiers with the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company
Soldiers with the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company roll their nation's flag up as a symbol of their departing Iraq after their tour at an appreciation ceremony held for them at Camp Ripper located on Al Asa... More
A young boy lies on a decorative rug and pillows outside
A young boy lies on a decorative rug and pillows outside of his home in Albo Hayat, Iraq, Nov. 12, 2008. Local coalition forces occasionally visit small villages along the Syrian border to conduct medical exams... More
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault
Iraqi army demonstrates obstacles in the Combat Assault Course as part of the dedication ceremony at the Division Training Center, Camp Mejid, Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2008.