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Iraqi Army visits 3/1 COP for leaders’ recon

NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 11, 2007) – Senior staff from the First Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division visited Combat Outpost Golden this morning for a leaders’ reconnaissance with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines.The brief visit was conducted prior to a scheduled arrival of Iraqi Army forces in BLT 3/1s area of operations

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Marines from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, search a home during Operation CHINA SHOP 2. The operation, conducted over four days from July 5-8, was aimed at gathering census information in the rural areas north of Kharma, along with seeking and destroying enemy weapons caches and logistic points. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU) - Marines from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, search a home during Operation CHINA SHOP 2. The operation, conducted over four days from July 5-8, was aimed at gathering census information in the rural areas north of Kharma, along with seeking and destroying enemy weapons caches and logistic points. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU)

BLT 3/1 wraps up CHINA SHOP II

NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 11, 2007) – Units from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, concluded counter-insurgency Operation CHINA SHOP II July 8, Al Anbar province here.The battalion, serving as the Ground Combat Element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, continued census surveys and carried out sweeps and methodical searches for

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Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 India Co. and Explosive Ordnance Disposal look through bags left near an abandoned building that was filled with explosive making materials while conducting sweeps during Operation CHINA SHOP II. The operation allowed Marines to continue searching for caches and gather intelligence with their area of operations. (Photo By Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Stewman) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 India Co. and Explosive Ordnance Disposal look through bags left near an abandoned building that was filled with explosive making materials while conducting sweeps during Operation CHINA SHOP II. The operation allowed Marines to continue searching for caches and gather intelligence with their area of operations. (Photo By Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Stewman)

CHINA SHOP II Photo Essay

NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 11, 2007) – Marines from Battalion Landing Team 3/1 conducted a 72-hour sweeping operation beginning July 5 in succession to last month’s Operation CHINA SHOP.Operation CHINA SHOP II had Marines on the hunt for more weapons caches and intelligence within Al Anbar Province.“Once again the Marines did a good job out there,”

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India Company’s Weapons Platoon, more than just grunts

The ins and outs of an infantry platoon can be confusing to someone who knows little to nothing about the infantry. A weapons platoon can even have the most experienced Marines scratching their heads.It is this mix of specific jobs that make Weapons Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment so unique.Within a

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A Marine from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, carries water delivered by HMH-466 aircraft during a resupply mission. The water, food and fuel delivered July 7 during the mission were in support of Operation CHINA SHOP 2, which lasted from July 5-8. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU) - A Marine from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, carries water delivered by HMH-466 aircraft during a resupply mission. The water, food and fuel delivered July 7 during the mission were in support of Operation CHINA SHOP 2, which lasted from July 5-8. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU)

Air re-supply vital during CHINA SHOP II

NEAR KARMAH, Iraq (July 9, 2007) –Aircraft and personnel from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron - 466 and Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron -163 provided Tactical Fuel Bulk Dispensing capabilities July 7 to elements of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines in support of Operation CHINA SHOP II.The TFBD was conducted on the third morning

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Marines from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, conduct a patrol during Operation CHINA SHOP 2. Over a period of four days, 3/1 Marines searched an area approx. 400km2. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU) - Marines from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, conduct a patrol during Operation CHINA SHOP 2. Over a period of four days, 3/1 Marines searched an area approx. 400km2. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU)