RAMADI, Iraq (August 29, 2008) – Marines with Combat Logistics Company 51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, use a Tractor, Rubber tired, Articulate steering, Multi-purpose vehicle to pick up “Texas” barriers at Combat Outpost Jumayiah so they can be transported to al-Sora. Service members worked from the COPs to provide additional safety and support for the Iraqi people. The platoon sized bases were being demilitarized and consolidated with the larger bases outside the cities in order to transfer security of al-Anbar Province to the Iraqi Civilian Authority and the Iraqi Security Forces. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 29, 2008) – Marines with Combat Logistics Company 51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, use a Tractor, Rubber tired, Articulate steering, Multi-purpose vehicle to pick up “Texas” barriers at Combat Outpost Jumayiah so they can be transported to al-Sora. Service members worked from the COPs to provide additional safety and support for the Iraqi people. The platoon sized bases were being demilitarized and consolidated with the larger bases outside the cities in order to transfer security of al-Anbar Province to the Iraqi Civilian Authority and the Iraqi Security Forces. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank)

KABANI, Iraq (August 29, 2008) – An Iraqi boy waits for his father to finish an examination during the first Cooperative Dental Engagement here, Aug. 29. Cmdr. Scott Kooistra, dental detachment officer in charge for Dental Platoon, Medical Company, 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), worked with Iraqi Army 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th Iraqi Army Division, to examine more than 100 patients during the CDE. (Photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow) - KABANI, Iraq (August 29, 2008) – An Iraqi boy waits for his father to finish an examination during the first Cooperative Dental Engagement here, Aug. 29. Cmdr. Scott Kooistra, dental detachment officer in charge for Dental Platoon, Medical Company, 1st Supply Battalion (-) (Reinforced), worked with Iraqi Army 2nd Lt. Ashraf Ali, a dentist with 7th Iraqi Army Division, to examine more than 100 patients during the CDE. (Photo by Cpl. Tyler B. Barstow)

RAMADI, Iraq (August 26, 2008) – An electrical fire broke out at the Combat Logistics Company 51’s Maintenance Office on Camp Ramadi Aug. 26. After the flames were extinguished by Staff Sgt. Robert J. Marquardt, 30, from Winter Park, Fla., the maintenance chief for CLC-51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, the base fire department arrived and conducted an investigation with Task Force Ramadi Safety, who declared the fire was caused when an overloaded circuit overheated electrical wiring in the ceiling. The fire caused damage to the overhead rafters and electrical system. Marines with CLC-51 now have to fix the fire damage and rewire the building for inspection and certification in order to be operational again. - RAMADI, Iraq (August 26, 2008) – An electrical fire broke out at the Combat Logistics Company 51’s Maintenance Office on Camp Ramadi Aug. 26. After the flames were extinguished by Staff Sgt. Robert J. Marquardt, 30, from Winter Park, Fla., the maintenance chief for CLC-51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, the base fire department arrived and conducted an investigation with Task Force Ramadi Safety, who declared the fire was caused when an overloaded circuit overheated electrical wiring in the ceiling. The fire caused damage to the overhead rafters and electrical system. Marines with CLC-51 now have to fix the fire damage and rewire the building for inspection and certification in order to be operational again.

RAMADI, Iraq (August 25, 2008) – Lance Cpls. James N. Soyk, 20, from Ripon, Wis., tank recovery vehicle driver and Matthew L. Willis, 23, from Northwood, Iowa, tank recovery vehicle commander with Combat Logistics Company 51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inspect a road arm for leaks and cracks on the M88-A2 tank recovery vehicle at Camp Ramadi Aug. 25. The M88-A2 is a 72-ton tracked vehicle that is capable of recovering any military vehicle, including aircraft. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 25, 2008) – Lance Cpls. James N. Soyk, 20, from Ripon, Wis., tank recovery vehicle driver and Matthew L. Willis, 23, from Northwood, Iowa, tank recovery vehicle commander with Combat Logistics Company 51, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inspect a road arm for leaks and cracks on the M88-A2 tank recovery vehicle at Camp Ramadi Aug. 25. The M88-A2 is a 72-ton tracked vehicle that is capable of recovering any military vehicle, including aircraft. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank)

AL-ASAD, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – Sgt. Wesley A. Laney, 25, Charleston, S.C., squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, places a mock improvised explosive device during the field portion of the Counter IED Train-the-Trainer course here Aug. 21. The course provides special instruction to Marines who will return to their units capable of teaching a regional specific CIED course. (Photo by Cpl. G.P. Ingersoll) - AL-ASAD, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – Sgt. Wesley A. Laney, 25, Charleston, S.C., squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, places a mock improvised explosive device during the field portion of the Counter IED Train-the-Trainer course here Aug. 21. The course provides special instruction to Marines who will return to their units capable of teaching a regional specific CIED course. (Photo by Cpl. G.P. Ingersoll)

RAMADI, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – Lance Cpl. Steven T. Wise, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company 111, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group helps guide a T-wall into place at the Ramadi Government Center on Aug. 21. The HE operators installed concrete walls throughout the compound to add additional protection for Coalition Forces and civilians who work there. “The T-walls we are installing today will block the view of buildings that surround the Government Center in the case of an enemy sniper,” said Cpl. Chris R. Yohe, HE operator with CLC-111. “The barriers hide the main walkways that are constantly being used within the center.” (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – Lance Cpl. Steven T. Wise, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company 111, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group helps guide a T-wall into place at the Ramadi Government Center on Aug. 21. The HE operators installed concrete walls throughout the compound to add additional protection for Coalition Forces and civilians who work there. “The T-walls we are installing today will block the view of buildings that surround the Government Center in the case of an enemy sniper,” said Cpl. Chris R. Yohe, HE operator with CLC-111. “The barriers hide the main walkways that are constantly being used within the center.” (Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank)