AL ASAD, Iraq (May 2, 2006) -- Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford wasn’t one to keep quiet when he saw wrong doings. In fact, the Marine from New Bedford, Mass., often piped right up to correct mistakes – whether they were others’ or his own.
He had a lot....
HUSAYBAH, Iraq Security, safety, and quality of life – three key elements to the continuing progress in this region of Iraq’s Al Anbar province, according to local Iraqi leadership.
Once a week, local sheiks and city officials meet with Iraqi Arm....
HADITHA, Iraq (May 5, 2006) -- Since their arrival in the Al Anbar Province nearly two months ago, Marines here say Iraqi Security Forces are progressing toward relieving Coalition Forces and stabilizing the region.
In this Iraqi Security Forces....
‘Suicide Charley’ mourn fallen Marine in Iraq
KARABILAH, Iraq - A two-time veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons was a Marine who could be counted on in any situation.
He could’ve done anything he wanted to. He didn’t ha....
by Sgt. Roe F. Seigle:
combat correspondent, Regimental Combat Team 7
HADITHA, Iraq (May 5, 2006) -- A Marine sat on a collapsible metal chair with several other warriors seated around him and stared at four sets of dog tags, combat boots, rif....
Story by Sgt. Roe F. Seigle
Combat correspondent- Regimental Combat Team 7
BANI DA HAR, Iraq: It was pitch dark when four insurgents were captured in this town of 3,000 nestled along the Euphrates River in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province.
With the pr....