1st Marine Logistics Group

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lewis J. Fermaglich, medical officer for 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, examines an Iraqi man’s eye during a cooperative medical engagement on July 31. The purpose of the CME was to increase the quality of life for residents here and to further develop and improve relationships with the locals.

TRAILER TOWN, Iraq (July 31, 2008) – Lt. Cmdr. Lewis J. Fermaglich, medical officer for 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, looks into the eye of an elderly Iraqi man during a cooperative medical engagement at Trailer Town, July 31. The purpose of the CME was to increase the quality of life for residents here and to further develop and improve relationships with the locals. “We want to help the people help themselves and prevent disease,” said Fermaglich, from Evanston, Ill. Chest pain, abdominal pain, headache and sore throat were some of the most common complaints at the engagement. Iraqi Police, along with Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Bn., provided security for the mission. Sixty-five Iraqis were seen during the visit, 55 percent of those patients were pediatric, 35 percent were adult males and 10 percent were adult females. This engagement was a continuation of a CME in Kabani which helped more than 130 Iraqis. In all, approximately 200 Iraqis were treated. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)::r::::n::

TRAILER TOWN, Iraq (July 31, 2008) – Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie L. Minix, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Supply Battalion (-) (REINFORCED), 1st Marine Logistics Group, checks the height of an Iraqi child at the triage section of a cooperative medical engagement here, July 31. The purpose of the CME was to increase the quality of life for residents in Trailer Town and to further develop and improve relationships with the locals. Chest pain, abdominal pain, headache and sore throat were some of the most common complaints at the engagement. Iraqi Police, along with Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Bn., provided security for the mission. Sixty-five Iraqis were seen during the visit, 55 percent of those patients were pediatric, 35 percent were adult males and 10 percent were adult females. This engagement was a continuation of a CME in Kabani which helped more than 130 Iraqis. In all, approximately 200 Iraqis were treated. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)

TRAILER TOWN, Iraq (July 31, 2008) – Gunnery Sgt. Tammy A. Belleville, company gunnery sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brenda S. Dwiggins, lead petty officer for 1st MLG mainside chapel, greet an Iraqi Police member and kids here during a cooperative medical engagement, July 31. Both went trailer-to-trailer encouraging residences to participate in the engagement. The purpose of the CME was to increase the quality of life for residents in Trailer Town and to further develop and improve relationships with the locals. Stuffed animals, toys and ice pops were handed out to the children. Iraqi Police, along with Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provided security for the mission. Sixty-five Iraqis were seen during the visit, 55 percent of those patients were pediatric, 35 percent were adult males and 10 percent were adult females. This engagement was a continuation of a CME in Kabani which helped more than 130 Iraqis. In all, approximately 200 Iraqis were treated. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)

TRAILER TOWN, Iraq (July 31, 2008) – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class LaSahon P. Washington, corpsman with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, palpates the abdomen of an Iraqi child during a cooperative medical engagement here, July 31. “It’s worth all the effort when we actually help someone who really needs it,” said Washington. Three corpsmen from 2nd LAAD and 1st Supply Battalion (-) (REINFORCED), 1st MLG, assisted in triage, assessing patients and prescribing medications. Chest pain, abdominal pain, headache and sore throat were some of the most common complaints. “The care my son and I received was excellent,” said Salam A. Khalfa, a local resident. “Before, we didn’t have any medical care, but now that we were visited by the Navy and Marines, we have medicines to take care of our families.” Health care and medical supplies were distributed to the locals. Preventative care and medicines were a major part of the engagement. Iraqi Police, along with Marines with Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Bn., provided security for the mission. Sixty-five Iraqis were seen during the visit, 55 percent of those patients were pediatric, 35 percent were adult males and 10 percent were adult females. This engagement was a continuation of a CME in Kabani which helped more than 130 Iraqis. In all, approximately 200 Iraqis were treated. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)

TRAILER TOWN, Iraq (July 31, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Lewis J. Fermaglich, medical officer for 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, examines the tonsils of an Iraqi child during a cooperative medical engagement here, July 31. The purpose of the CME was to increase the quality of life for residents and to further develop and improve coalition forces’ relationships with the locals. Health care and medical supplies were distributed to the locals. Preventative care and medicines were a major part of the engagement. Chest pain, abdominal pain, headache and sore throat were some of the most common complaints. Iraqi Police, along with Marines from Bravo Battery, 2nd LAAD Bn., provided security for the mission. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)