NEAR KARMAH, Iraq -- NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 17, 2007) - A Patrol Boat from Riverine Squadron One, Detachment 2, glides through the Thar Thar Canal in Al Anbar province, Iraq. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle J. Keathley/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (June 27, 2007) - Marines from 1st Squad, Weapons Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, help a stranded truck driver out of soft desert sand during a routine patrol in Al Anbar province, Iraq. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle J. Keathley/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (Aug. 10, 2007) - The crew chief of a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, mans a .50 caliber machine gun during flight in Al Anbar province, Iraq. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Owen/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 17, 2007) - Sailors from Riverine Squadron One, Detachment 2, attached to the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speed down the Thar Thar Canal while conducting patrols in Al Anbar province. The 13th MEU is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to develop a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle J. Keathley/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (Aug. 10, 2007) - Two CH-53D Sea Stallions make their approach to pick up Marines of 1st Recon Battalion, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit after conducting air operations in Al Anbar province. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Owen/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 10, 2007) - Lance Cpl. Tommy Rose, radio operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensures the seal in his gas mask is tight during a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear exercise conducted aboard Hotel California, Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. The 13th MEU and CLB-13 are conducting operations to develop Iraqi Security Forces and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Owen/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 11, 2007) - Three up-armored Humvees launch from the beach on a floating barge on the Euphrates River in Al Anbar province. The 13th MEU is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Photo by Cpl. Kyle J. Keathley/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (Aug. 3, 2007) - The commandant, Gen. James T. Conway, while visiting Combat Outpost Golden's "Thunder Dome," told the Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, that they are doing great things in their area of operation, as part of his visit to Al Anbar province. (Photo by Capt. Pamela K. Marshall/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (Aug. 4, 2007) - Marines from Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Kilo Company, enjoy a fortified nap from Patrol Base Sparta, Aug. 4. (Photo by Capt. Pamela K. Marshall/13th MEU)
NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (Aug. 3, 2007) - Lieutenant Col. Phillip W. Chandler, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, conducts an interview with Public Broadcasting Service. The two-man crew from PBS did a story highlighting the Marines from BLT 3/1, Kilo Company, and their counterinsurgency operations. (Photo by Capt. Pamela K. Marshall/13th MEU)