A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment-15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd) pays his final respects to fallen comrade Pfc. Vincent M. Frassetto, a fire-direction controlman with Military Police Company, CLR-15. Frassetto was fatally wounded by an improvised explosive device attack while on a vehicle patrol to Al Asad, Iraq. Frassetto, a 21-year old from Toms River, N.J., is remembered most for his upbeat personality and contagious smile. ?Looking back, there isn?t a time I can remember that he wasn?t smiling? He picked us up, he helped us,? said Lance Cpl. Christopher P. Manuel, an artillery specialist with 1st Battalion, 10th Marines. Frassetto?s awards include the National Defense Service and Global War on Terrorism medals. - A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment-15, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd) pays his final respects to fallen comrade Pfc. Vincent M. Frassetto, a fire-direction controlman with Military Police Company, CLR-15. Frassetto was fatally wounded by an improvised explosive device attack while on a vehicle patrol to Al Asad, Iraq. Frassetto, a 21-year old from Toms River, N.J., is remembered most for his upbeat personality and contagious smile. ?Looking back, there isn?t a time I can remember that he wasn?t smiling? He picked us up, he helped us,? said Lance Cpl. Christopher P. Manuel, an artillery specialist with 1st Battalion, 10th Marines. Frassetto?s awards include the National Defense Service and Global War on Terrorism medals.

Monuments honoring Staff Sgt. Dwayne E. Williams, a team leader with 3rd Explosive Ordinance Platoon (EOD), 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd), and Sgt. John P. Phillips, a explosive ordinance technician with 3rd EOD platoon, set up during a memorial held at main side chapel here September. Williams, a Baltimore native, lost his life Aug. 24, 2006 from wounds sustained while engaged in operations in the Al Anbar Province. Phillips, a St. Stephen, S.C., native, died Aug. 16, 2006 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, succumbing from wounds received March 7, 2006 while involved in operations in the Al Anbar Province. ?These men were both completely different, but they shared a similar trait, they were the embodiment of the quiet, hard-working professional,? said Ingbretsen, a Spokane, Wash., native. - Monuments honoring Staff Sgt. Dwayne E. Williams, a team leader with 3rd Explosive Ordinance Platoon (EOD), 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd), and Sgt. John P. Phillips, a explosive ordinance technician with 3rd EOD platoon, set up during a memorial held at main side chapel here September. Williams, a Baltimore native, lost his life Aug. 24, 2006 from wounds sustained while engaged in operations in the Al Anbar Province. Phillips, a St. Stephen, S.C., native, died Aug. 16, 2006 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, succumbing from wounds received March 7, 2006 while involved in operations in the Al Anbar Province. ?These men were both completely different, but they shared a similar trait, they were the embodiment of the quiet, hard-working professional,? said Ingbretsen, a Spokane, Wash., native.

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Lieutenant Gen. James N. Mattis, Commanding General, U.S. Marine Forces Central Command and I Marine Expeditionary Force, visits with a Marine at Camp Taqaddum?s Shock and Surgical Trauma Platoon facility. Mattis recently toured several locations throughout Iraq, his first trip to the country since assuming command of I MEF in August. After visiting the medical facility, Mattis ate lunch with a small group of Marines and sailors. ?It?s definitely been the highlight of this deployment,? said Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis E. Sanchezcarranza, a hospital corpsman augmented to 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Platoon, 1st EOD Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd). ?I can?t really put into words how honored I feel right now.? - Lieutenant Gen. James N. Mattis, Commanding General, U.S. Marine Forces Central Command and I Marine Expeditionary Force, visits with a Marine at Camp Taqaddum?s Shock and Surgical Trauma Platoon facility. Mattis recently toured several locations throughout Iraq, his first trip to the country since assuming command of I MEF in August. After visiting the medical facility, Mattis ate lunch with a small group of Marines and sailors. ?It?s definitely been the highlight of this deployment,? said Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis E. Sanchezcarranza, a hospital corpsman augmented to 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Platoon, 1st EOD Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd). ?I can?t really put into words how honored I feel right now.?

Soldiers with Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, show emotion while they pay their respects during a memorial ceremony held for Army Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson, a fire team leader with Able Company, at Mainside Chapel here September 4. The Dent, Minn., native lost his life August 22, 2006 from wounds sustained while engaging in operations in the restive Al Anbar province. The memorial consisted of the playing of our national anthem, prayer; a scripture read by Justin D. Knopf, a 24-year-old squad leader from Detroit Lakes, a photo slide show, a 21- shot rifle salute and the playing of ?Taps?. An inverted M-16A2 rifle was placed in Hanson?s homage, with a Kevlar helmet resting on top. Engraved identification tags and a crucifix hung from the rifle?s pistol grip. Immediately in front, an empty pair of boots was positioned, while behind the display, the national ensign and battalion colors were displayed. Along the sides were two ammunition cans containing keepsakes from fellow soldiers. The battalion, an Army National Guard unit out of Detroit Lakes, Minn, is currently attached to 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd). - Soldiers with Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, show emotion while they pay their respects during a memorial ceremony held for Army Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson, a fire team leader with Able Company, at Mainside Chapel here September 4. The Dent, Minn., native lost his life August 22, 2006 from wounds sustained while engaging in operations in the restive Al Anbar province. The memorial consisted of the playing of our national anthem, prayer; a scripture read by Justin D. Knopf, a 24-year-old squad leader from Detroit Lakes, a photo slide show, a 21- shot rifle salute and the playing of ?Taps?. An inverted M-16A2 rifle was placed in Hanson?s homage, with a Kevlar helmet resting on top. Engraved identification tags and a crucifix hung from the rifle?s pistol grip. Immediately in front, an empty pair of boots was positioned, while behind the display, the national ensign and battalion colors were displayed. Along the sides were two ammunition cans containing keepsakes from fellow soldiers. The battalion, an Army National Guard unit out of Detroit Lakes, Minn, is currently attached to 1st Marine Logistics Group (Fwd).