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Lance Cpl. Merid Simeon, a personnel recovery and processing Marine at Camp Taqaddum, irons a flag that will be draped over a transfer case used to protect the remains of a service member killed in action, July 19, 2006. The mission of PRP is to inventory the personal effects, identify the types of wounds sustained, and prepare the remains for transportation to Dover Air Force Base. "It's a job we do with respect, and it is an honor to give respect to our fallen brothers and sisters," said Marine Cpl. Jose D. James, a serving with the 1st Marine Logistics Group's PRP detachment. The detachment is comprised of mostly reserve Marines from multiple different military occupations.(Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Stephen Holt. 060719-M-0293H-012. Released.)