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Iraqis, Americans meet to rebuild

Halfway up the stairs into the Al Kut city hall, a painting of Saddam Hussein once stood, framed by two tall windows. Now, the painting is boarded up, with only the top of the dictator's head still showing. Under guidance of the Marine Corps's 4th Civil Affairs Group, a reserve unit based out of Washington, D.C., the site was host to a meeting of

Vet into Iraqi lambchops

An Army civil affairs veterinary team is working with Iraqis in finding ways to help safeguard the local livestock. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, a Reserve unit based out of Norristown, Pa., is supporting the First Marine Expeditionary Force's humanitarian assistance programs in southern Iraq. This civil affairs brigade's veterinary team

Salvation Army, Marines coordinate to fulfill Iraqi peoples' need for propane

"People here can't live without propane," Mike Olsen said calmly as he stood on the runway at an airfield in Al-Kut. Olsen, a Major with the Salvation Army, is the Senior Disaster Relief Coordinator for Iraq. He was in Al-Kut to assess current propane gas availability in Iraq. Iraqis use propane as a fuel source for cooking their food. Olsen is

Marines provides critical link between battlefield care, higher headquarters

As a flute player in the 1st Marine Division Band, Cpl. Victoria R. Ortiz has played at countless ceremonies, homecomings and parades; each time boosting the morale of the Marines she played for. While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, she lifted the spirits of those around her while never playing a single note. Ortiz served for two

EOD moves FROGS

Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists recently recovered three functioning artillery rockets that should give military intelligence officials additional insight into the former Iraqi regime's weaponry. Marine Capt. Ron Heflin, the I Marine Expeditionary Force's explosive ordnance disposal officer, said the Soviet Free Rocket Over the

Captured weapons to be given to new Iraqi police forces

Inside several large metal containers, a variety of enemy rifles, mortars and rocket launchers captured during the war collect dust as members of the Army's 24th Ordnance Battalion wait to move them to a military camp 10 miles south of the city. Battalion members will destroy some small arms and crew-served weapons. Many will go to arm a new Iraqi

After a decade mourning begins

The First Marine Expeditionary Force came face to face with the horrors of Saddam Hussein's ruthless rule as they helped Iraqis cope with the uncovering of a mass grave here. After more than ten years, whispers of mass killings turned into cries of anguish as Iraqis began gathering around an open field left unused by farmers for years. As Iraqis

2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to sail home

The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is in the process of reforming, washing down its equipment and setting sail for home. The 2nd MEB left the East Coast of America Jan. 15 on seven amphibious ships from the Navy's Amphibious Group 2. Those same ships, minus USS Portland, will be returning the force to its ports of origin. Upon arrival in Kuwait

EOD Marines secure unexploded Iraqi munitions, protect local populace

Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists are working not only to clean the country of unexploded Iraqi weaponry, but also to protect the local populace. The mandate for the teams is to secure the munitions in Iraq and centrally locate them, said Capt. Ron Heflin, the I Marine Expeditionary Force's explosive ordnance disposal officer. "We've

Semper Angels save Iraqi girl

Quick action, warm hearts, and a $1.75 worth of medical supplies recently saved a two-year-old Iraqi girl from near death at the base headquarters for the I Marine Expeditionary Force. "I think I am leaving you now," said tiny Ayat Ali Ghazy, to her aunt as she was being carried to the front gate of the U.S. Marine base camp here. With tears in her

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