An Iraqi boy poses for the camera with his new soccer
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera with his new soccer ball during a tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1... More
An Iraqi policeman directs a crowd of children to back
An Iraqi policeman directs a crowd of children to back up while they wait to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored b... More
An Iraqi man hands off his cell phone before walking
An Iraqi man hands off his cell phone before walking through a metal detector at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is spons... More
Iraqi children pick up trash outside the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi children pick up trash outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
An Iraqi kicks the ball into the goal during practice
An Iraqi kicks the ball into the goal during practice before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
An Iraqi boy drinks a bottle of water during a soccer
An Iraqi boy drinks a bottle of water during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalio... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy to children during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Rama... More
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (... More
The Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament
The Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimenta... More
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
A referee watches over the game during a soccer tournament
A referee watches over the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq , Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th M... More
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9... More
Iraqi children surround George, an interpreter from
Iraqi children surround George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, ... More
Iraqi policemen and a referee assist an injured player
Iraqi policemen and a referee assist an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) ... More
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soc... More
A team bracket to keep track of teams for a soccer
A team bracket to keep track of teams for a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, ... More
An Iraqi policeman directs a vehicle where to park
An Iraqi policeman directs a vehicle where to park at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
Children crowd around an Iraqi police truck while policemen
Children crowd around an Iraqi police truck while policemen hand out flags and soccer balls during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is s... More
Iraqi men line up to be searched before entering the
Iraqi men line up to be searched before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown)... More
An Iraqi man is searched by an Iraqi policeman before
An Iraqi man is searched by an Iraqi policeman before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium for a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) w... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi police chiefs wave as they enter the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi police chiefs wave as they enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalio... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
An Iraqi policemen kicks a ball during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policemen kicks a ball during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), helps an Iraqi girl try on new shoes given to her by U.S. Army Soldiers (not shown) with 30... More
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector before
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown)... More
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), and Iraqi police chiefs watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mula... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William A. McFarland, forward
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William A. McFarland, forward air controller, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), plays soccer with an Iraqi before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Socc... More
An Iraqi policeman celebrates after scoring a goal
An Iraqi policeman celebrates after scoring a goal during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the wall in the seating area during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is sponsored by U.S. Ma... More
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi police run drills prior to a game during a soccer
Iraqi police run drills prior to a game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), R... More
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9... More
Iraqis sit on the field prior to a game during a soccer
Iraqis sit on the field prior to a game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The sSoccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), R... More
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wi... More
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector at the
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) w... More
Iraqi teenagers play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi teenagers play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mari... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
An Iraqi takes a penalty kick during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi takes a penalty kick during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th Marin... More
A goalie watches over the game during a soccer tournament
A goalie watches over the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands an Iraqi girl a box of shoes during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium ... More
An Iraqi policeman drinks water after a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman drinks water after a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Iraqi men walk up to the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch
Iraqi men walk up to the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9),... More
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9),
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), pats a child on the head outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium during a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The ... More
An Iraqi boy looks at the camera while Iraqi police
An Iraqi boy looks at the camera while Iraqi police sit on the sidelines during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Ma... More
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy to children during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Rama... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), holds an Iraqi girl while she tries on new shoes given to her by a U.S. Army Soldier with 3... More
An Iraqi girl looks at the camera from behind the gate
An Iraqi girl looks at the camera from behind the gate during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wit... More
An Iraqi man walks up to a metal detector before entering
An Iraqi man walks up to a metal detector before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) f... More
Iraqi children line up outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine... More
An Iraqi policeman stands in front of the goal during
An Iraqi policeman stands in front of the goal during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st... More
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th... More
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab... More
Iraqi teenagers sit on the sidelines and watch the
Iraqi teenagers sit on the sidelines and watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wi... More
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (... More
An Iraqi policeman hits the ball with his head during
An Iraqi policeman hits the ball with his head during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Ba... More
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne (far left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne (far left), battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), and Iraqi police chiefs watch the game during a soccer tournament ... More
Iraqi policemen watch the game during a soccer tournament
Iraqi policemen watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi children reach their hands out for candy during
Iraqi children reach their hands out for candy during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st... More
An Iraqi boy plays with a soccer ball during a tournament
An Iraqi boy plays with a soccer ball during a tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Iraqi children look at candy given to them by George
Iraqi children look at candy given to them by George (not shown), an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the... More