News From the Front

Regimental Combat Team 1 completes third Iraq tour

Story by SSgt. Joshua S. Higgins

RAMADI, Iraq (January 20, 2009) – Marines with Regimental Combat Team 1 turned another page in the history books, completing the regiment’s third tour in Iraq in only four years, Jan. 20. ...

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Generous donations help keep Karmah children warm during winter

Photos and story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq (January 6, 2009) – Marines of Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, distributed shoes and cold-weather jackets to children living in Karmah, Iraq, Jan. 6....

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Marines gather, pay respects to fallen brother

Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq (Dec. 28, 2008) – Marines with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and other units on Camp Baharia gathered to honor Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Reilly, Jr., a rifleman who served with the battalion’s C Company, December 28....

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Coalition forces pay visit to hospital, donate supplies

Story by Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Higgins

RAMADI, Iraq (January 7, 2009) – Service members at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, toured Ramadi General Hospital and donated 20 crates of medical supplies including oxygen masks, IV bags and mass casualty equipment, Jan. 7. ...

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Marines continue drawing down in al Anbar

Story and photos by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, handed over control of several forward operating bases and combat outposts in the city of Fallujah, Iraq, to Iraqi Security Forces Jan. 1....

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A different approach to healthcare

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq (December 27, 2008) – Marines and sailors with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, conducted a “health fair” combined medical engagement in the Sitcher area of Karmah, Iraq, Dec. 27....

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Marines sacrificing in more ways than one

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (Dec. 31, 2008) -- Deployed service members sacrifice more than just time away from home, they find ways to give to communities back home and around the world through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)....

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Iraqi police respond to Fallujah attack

Story and photos by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Iraqi Police in Karmah demonstrated their ability to take charge of a crime scene after a suicide bomber attacked citizens and policemen on a local highway in Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 28....

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Making the switch

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Field wiremen with Communications Technical Control Facility Detachment, a joint unit made up of Marines from Regimental Combat Team 1 and 9th Communications Battalion, set up a new multifaceted digital switch on Camp Baharia, recently....

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Corps’ top leaders visit al Anbar Marines

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq –Commandant of the Marine Corps General James Conway and Sergeant Major of The Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent visited Marines of Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, at Camp Baharia, Iraq, recently....

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Marines depart Karmah police station

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq – Coalition forces departed Karmah’s Iraqi Police Station throughout December, leaving the station to be manned by Iraqi Police as they progress toward self-sustainment. ...

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IPs learn life-saving medical skills

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – “He’s bleeding out of a major artery! He’s going into shock! Get his pulse and apply a tourniquet, now!” ...

[Submitted On: 12/29/2008]Read More

Karmah Sons of Iraq make transition

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq – Marines in Karmah took part in an Anbar-wide initiative to organize and register members of Sons of Iraq in preparation for the organization’s upcoming transition and legitimization into Iraq’s Ministry of Interior....

[Submitted On: 12/27/2008]Read More

MNC-I commander makes holiday visit

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the commanding general of Multi-National Corps Iraq, visited Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 25....

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Ramadi Marines get Christmas surprise

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

RAMADI, Iraq (Dec. 25, 2008) – Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, serving throughout Ramadi, Iraq expected very little on Christmas Day. ...

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Anywhere, anytime

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Scout snipers with Teams 2 and 4 of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, have taken on a new role during their deployment to Iraq....

[Submitted On: 12/25/2008]Read More

2/9 hosts Ramadi leaders

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Ramadi - once considered the most dangerous city in Iraq - is now considered by many a model of security and professionalism the rest of Iraq can mold itself after. ...

[Submitted On: 12/25/2008]Read More

Taking care of your own, one package at a time

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – The holiday season can pose a particularly hard time for some service members deployed overseas and away from their families. ...

[Submitted On: 12/25/2008]Read More

Marines drawing down in Iraq

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq – Marines with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and other Coalition forces are making operational adjustments. ...

[Submitted On: 12/18/2008]Read More

Marines support Iraqi police with aid operation

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1 assisted Iraqi Police during a humanitarian-aid operation in the Muallimeen area of Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 3....

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Suspect in death of Iraqi policeman detained; Marines, IPs visit family

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

JAZEERA, Iraq (Dec. 12, 2008) – The family of a slain Iraqi policeman welcomed Marines of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Iraqi police into their home in Jazeera, Iraq, Dec. 11....

[Submitted On: 12/15/2008]Read More

Flushing out the enemy

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

RAHALIYAH, Iraq (Dec. 10, 2008) – Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Iraqi Police swept through the rough, desolate area outside Rahaliyah, Iraq, Dec. 8, hoping to weed-out any possible insurgents or weapons caches in the area....

[Submitted On: 12/11/2008]Read More

From refugee to Marine

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq – Very few Marines have experienced war outside their duties working for Uncle Sam. ...

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WWE Superstars Tribute Troops

Story by Cpl. Nicholas J. Lienemann

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (Dec. 04, 2008) – Six World Wrestling Entertainment superstars and divas jumped out of the ring and headed across the world to visit troops at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Dec.3....

[Submitted On: 12/10/2008]Read More

Barbecue a morale booster for Marines in Iraq

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – There is nothing like a backyard barbecue to take your mind off the daily grind of fighting terrorism. ...

[Submitted On: 12/14/2008]Read More

Video From the Front

From the Frontline Video

Episode 10 Part 1

This edition features stories on Marines who are secureing a village, a tactical air control party shoot excercise and a joint badge operation. Part 1 of 2....

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 10 Part 2

This edition features stories on Marines who are engaged in a tactical air control party shoot exercise, a suicide bomber, detainees found with explosive making materials and a voluntary badge operation. Part 2 of 2....

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 9 Part 1

This episode features stories on Marines preparing Iraqi Police to take over responsibility for their area, a Marine giving a class on first aid, and a Marine on duty as a gate guard. Part 1 of 2....

[Submitted On: 11/06/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 9 Pt 2

This episode features stories on Marines preparing Iraqi Police to take over responsibility for their area, a Marine giving a class on first aid, and a Marine on duty as a gate guard. Part 2 of 2....

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 8 Part 1

This edition features stories on U.S. forces building relationships with Iraqis, searching for insurgent activities, providing medical care to villages, working with Iraqi forces to uncover weapons caches and distributing positive messages created by...

[Submitted On: 10/15/2008]Read More

From the Frontline

Episode 8 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 7 Part 1

This edition features stories on the inspection of the reconstruction project of a school building and Marines patrolling an alternate supply route by sweeping for explosive ordinance....

[Submitted On: 09/04/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 7 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 6

This edition features stories on Marines from Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment working security instead of their usual role in fire support and Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, E Company, 2nd Platoon checking up on opera...

[Submitted On: 08/03/2008]Read More

Arty Marines make the switch

Cpl. Paul Torres

Package of a portion of Marines from Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment working as security personnel instead of their usual role of fire support in their artillery unit....

[Submitted On: 08/03/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 5 Part 1

This edition features stories on Police Transition Team 8 performing security patrols, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Company G, performing personal security and 937th Engineer Company 5th Platoon performing a night route clearance....

[Submitted On: 07/03/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 5 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 4 Part 1

This edition features the real stories of the Marines and sailors serving under the Regimental Combat Team 1 in al Anbar province. See the day-to-day life on patrol with Marines of 3rd Battalion 6th Marines RCT-1 as they go on a day/night patrol...

[Submitted On: 06/03/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 4 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 3 part 1

This edition features the real stories of the Marines and sailors serving under the Regimental Combat Team 1 in al Anbar province. See the day-to-day life inside of a gun turret with Cpl. Robert Amos, machine gunner with Security Platoon; the comp...

[Submitted On: 05/02/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 3 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 2 Part 1

This edition features the real stories of the Marines and sailors serving under the Regimental Combat Team 1 in al Anbar province. See 3rd Battalion 5th Marines on a street patrol of Fallujah, 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines on a joint Iraqi, U.S. p...

[Submitted On: 03/29/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 2 Part 2

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From the Frontline Video

Episode 1 part 1

This edition features the real stories of the Marines and sailors serving under the Regimental Combat Team 1 in al Anbar province. See Team Gator conducting a snap vehicle checkpoint, Security Platoon escorting VIP's, and 2nd battalion 24th Marine...

[Submitted On: 03/09/2008]Read More

From the Frontline Video

Episode 1 part 2

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Recent Articles

Historic cemetery rededicated on Armistice Day

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

HABBANIYAH, Iraq (November 11, 2008) – Every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people around the world take time to remember the signing of the Armistice Treaty in 1918 between the allied forces and Germany, officially ending the First World War. ...

[Submitted On: 12/04/2008]Read More

“Bringing the love over and hauling back the truth”

Story by Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Higgins

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (November 26, 2008) – Country music songwriter and singer Aaron Tippin visited Camp Ramadi, Iraq, during a tour throughout the country, Nov. 26. ...

[Submitted On: 12/04/2008]Read More

Secretary of the Navy visits Marines in Fallujah

Story By Cpl. Christopher T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq –Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter visited Marines and other service members operating in Fallujah, Iraq, during the Thanksgiving Day holiday....

[Submitted On: 11/28/2008]Read More

New schools may set example

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines with Team 2, Civil Affairs Group, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, visited one of four new schools being constructed in Fallujah, Iraq, recently. The construction projects were launched by the government of Iraq in 2005, but insurgent activity in the city halted progress....

[Submitted On: 12/02/2008]Read More

MNF-I commander spends Thanksgiving with Ramadi troops

Story By Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (Nov. 27, 2008) – Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the commanding general of Multinational Forces–Iraq, spent his Thanksgiving visiting troops at Camp Ramadi and other locations throughout Iraq, Nov. 27. ...

[Submitted On: 11/27/2008]Read More

Remembering a friend, hero, Marine

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – A small pump station on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, sends streams of water through large metal pipes and into the homes and businesses of local citizens. ...

[Submitted On: 11/26/2008]Read More

Marines settled at Camp Ramadi, continue improvements for future units

Story by Cpl. Stephen McGinnis

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (November 25, 2008) – Recently, Marines with Regimental Combat Team 1’s headquarters element packed their bags and for the first time since the war in Iraq began, moved an entire Marine regiment out of Fallujah. ...

[Submitted On: 11/27/2008]Read More

Doors open at Karmah Hospital

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq– Officials in Karmah opened the doors to a new hospital after years of planning and construction, recently....

[Submitted On: 11/26/2008]Read More

Heightened security allows for closer friendships

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

SATTACK, Iraq – Iraqi Security Force and Marine efforts have facilitated a continued lull in violence and increased the opportunity for an Iraqi infrastructure in al Anbar Province....

[Submitted On: 11/22/2008]Read More

‘Roller Boy’ reverses role; RCT-1 pilot takes on new perspective

Story by Cpl Nicholas J. Lienemann

AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq (Nov. 19, 2008) – The sun hung blindingly high in the afternoon sky as Capt. James R. “Roller Boy” Berard poured over terrain maps stretched out on the hood of a humvee. ...

[Submitted On: 11/20/2008]Read More

Community gets new IDs

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, assisted by Iraqi Police, issued identification badges to civilians living in the Abuyuset area near Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 8....

[Submitted On: 11/20/2008]Read More

Medical college opens in Ramadi

Story by Lance Cpl. J.J. Murphy

RAMADI, Iraq (Nov. 14, 2008) – Officials at al Anbar University held a ceremony commemorating the addition of its medical college during a ceremony in Ramadi, Iraq, Nov. 13....

[Submitted On: 11/20/2008]Read More

Marines celebrate birthday alongside Iraqi counterparts

Story by Lance Cpl. J.J. Murphy

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (Nov. 11, 2008) – Founded in a small Philadelphia tavern on Nov. 10, 1775, by order of the Second Continental Congress, the Marine Corps’ history books were opened, and today, in Ramadi, Iraq, 2008, the pages are still being written. ...

[Submitted On: 11/13/2008]Read More

Marines uphold time-honored tradition

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, took a brief moment away from daily combat operations to celebrate the 233rd Marine Corps birthday at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 10....

[Submitted On: 11/20/2008]Read More

Marines in Karmah carry on birthday traditions

Story by Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq (November 10, 2008) – Marines of Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, celebrated the Marine Corps’ 233rd birthday Nov. 10, in Karmah, Iraq....

[Submitted On: 11/17/2008]Read More

Marines, Iraqi Police build lasting relationship

Story By: Lance Cpl. J.J. Murphy

RAMADI, Iraq (Oct. 8, 2008) -- Currently on the battalion’s first deployment to Iraq, Marines of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, have found themselves living and working among Iraqi Police daily on a forward operating base (FOB) just outside Ramadi, Iraq....

[Submitted On: 11/13/2008]Read More

Communication key to success in Karmah

Story by Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq – As Karmah progresses toward self-sufficient security with varying branches of Iraqi security forces, one of the final milestones necessary for the forces’ proficiency is organization. ...

[Submitted On: 11/13/2008]Read More

Chief of Chaplains visits Camp Ramadi

Story by Cpl. Stephen McGinnis

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Robert Burt visited Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 5, to attend a special prayer breakfast and address service members with words of encouragement....

[Submitted On: 12/10/2008]Read More

The ultimate sacrifice, an act of professionalism

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

RAMADI, Iraq (Dec. 2, 2008) –Capt. Ali Rezaij, an Iraqi Policeman (IP) at the Taamen Police station in Ramadi, Iraq, spent his last hours on Earth ensuring the safety and well-being of his fellow Iraqis. ...

[Submitted On: 12/05/2008]Read More

RCT-1, Team 2 takes Turkey Bowl at Camp Ramadi

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Regimental Combat Team 1, Team 2, outscored opponents 155-60 to sweep the 2008 Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Nov. 24-27....

[Submitted On: 12/10/2008]Read More

Marines call U.S. home—legitimately

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

BAGHDAD – Freedom, opportunity, equality and service is how U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker described the U.S. to a mass of the countries newest citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Nov. 4....

[Submitted On: 11/12/2008]Read More

Marines maintain combat mindset

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq – As Marines with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, continue their transition to an advisory and over watch position in Iraq, retaining combat skills remains a priority....

[Submitted On: 12/09/2008]Read More

Khalidyah safer after capture of terrorist suspect

Story by Scott Schmidt

KHALIDYAH, Iraq - Marines with Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, conducted a cordon and search operation recently, which led to the detainment of the battalion's number one High Value Individual. ...

[Submitted On: 11/11/2008]Read More

HOPE in sight

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

SAQLAWIYAH, Iraq (November 18, 2008) – The Saqlawiyah City Council, local Iraqi Police and Coalition forces facilitated a specialized Combined Medical Engagement (CME) at the Saqlawiyah Clinic, Nov. 18...

[Submitted On: 12/04/2008]Read More

Marines finding new ways to find caches

Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis

KARMAH, Iraq- Marines in northern Karmah have been busy, finding hidden weapons caches daily for the last few weeks. Since arriving to the area in August, the Marines, with 2nd Platoon, Company B, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regi...

[Submitted On: 11/06/2008]Read More

Government center opens for Habbaniyah citizens

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

HABBANIYAH, Iraq- A throng of Habbaniyah government officials, police and citizens gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the Habbaniyah Government Center, Oct. 25. The government center has been four months in ...

[Submitted On: 11/06/2008]Read More

Soldier, Rotary club supply Iraqi schools

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

JIKO, Iraq- Iraqi children peered at what seemed like a mountain of school supplies, anxiously waiting in line to receive their share for the new school year. Army Cpl. Greg Farrell, an assistant team leader from Denver, attached to Task Force 1st B...

[Submitted On: 11/06/2008]Read More

Marines continue Ramadi support

Story by Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy

RAMADI, Iraq (Oct. 26, 2008) - The days of kicking in doors and large scale operations are quickly becoming a thing of the past in Iraq. Instead, Coalition forces' main focus is rebuilding Iraq and continuing to ensure Iraqi Security Forces have...

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Marines, Iraqi Security Forces search for answers to Ferris attack

Story by Cpl. Chris T. Mann

FERRIS, Iraq – A recent enemy attack at a hospital in Ferris, Iraq has Marines and Iraqi Security Forces searching the city for clues to find suspects linked to the incident....

[Submitted On: 11/27/2008]Read More

Marines, Soldiers enhance leadership skills

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (October 24, 2008) - "I am forever conscious of each Marine under my charge, and by example will inspire him to the highest standards possible. I will strive to be patient, understanding, just, and firm. I will commend the des...

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