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RAMADI, Iraq (August 25, 2008) – Lance Cpl. Zach L. Wellborn, 22, from Berrien Springs, Mich., a welder with Combat Logistics Company 51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operates a cutting torch to cut angle iron for hinged gates that connect to T-walls, Aug. 25. The new gates will be used at entry points throughout the base and the Ramadi Government Center here. In addition to building gates, CLC-51 welders are required to properly dispose of all unserviceable weapon parts. “I destroy all broken weapons so that they don’t get into the wrong hands and be used against us,” said Wellborn. The welders also work on heavy equipment brought into the shop. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank)