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. - 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.

AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (July 28, 2008) - Lance Cpl. Tom A. Leu, 20, from Clinton, Iowa, a diesel mechanic with Maintenance Company, 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group, swabs the inside of his cheek to collect a DNA sample, July 28. Service members and contract civilians donated an oral swab sample to register for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez) - AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (July 28, 2008) - Lance Cpl. Tom A. Leu, 20, from Clinton, Iowa, a diesel mechanic with Maintenance Company, 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group, swabs the inside of his cheek to collect a DNA sample, July 28. Service members and contract civilians donated an oral swab sample to register for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez)

KABANI, Iraq- Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie L. Minix, 32, from Graham, Wash., an independent duty corpsman with 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group, measures a patient's height during a cooperative medical engagement, July 24. The CME provided medical care to more than 130 locals. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez) - KABANI, Iraq- Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie L. Minix, 32, from Graham, Wash., an independent duty corpsman with 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group, measures a patient's height during a cooperative medical engagement, July 24. The CME provided medical care to more than 130 locals. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez)

AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (July 23, 2008) – Ron Morey, a stand-up comedian from Phoenix, entertains the crowd at Camp Taqaddum’s Lakeside dining facility. Morey and two other comedians, Scott Kennedy and Kenny Kane, began their tour of Al-Anbar province here at TQ. “I wanted to show my appreciation (for the troops) by coming out here,” said Morey. “You all sacrificed so much by being here.” (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina) - AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (July 23, 2008) – Ron Morey, a stand-up comedian from Phoenix, entertains the crowd at Camp Taqaddum’s Lakeside dining facility. Morey and two other comedians, Scott Kennedy and Kenny Kane, began their tour of Al-Anbar province here at TQ. “I wanted to show my appreciation (for the troops) by coming out here,” said Morey. “You all sacrificed so much by being here.” (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)

AL-ASAD, Iraq (July 10, 2008) – Cpl. Dae H. Kim, disbursing clerk, Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st Marine Logistics Group, calls cadence during the final drill evaluation of the Corporals’ Leadership Course. This two week course taught corporals the necessary skills to lead their Marines. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina) - AL-ASAD, Iraq (July 10, 2008) – Cpl. Dae H. Kim, disbursing clerk, Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st Marine Logistics Group, calls cadence during the final drill evaluation of the Corporals’ Leadership Course. This two week course taught corporals the necessary skills to lead their Marines. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina)

FALLUJAH, Iraq (July 8, 2008)- Marines with Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 congratulate the recovery mechanics who were awarded Certificates of Appreciation, July 8. The civilians were recognized for their support when working alongside Maintenance Marines to recover military assets outside friendly lines. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (July 8, 2008)- Marines with Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 congratulate the recovery mechanics who were awarded Certificates of Appreciation, July 8. The civilians were recognized for their support when working alongside Maintenance Marines to recover military assets outside friendly lines. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Cindy G. Alejandrez)