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A worker preps a slat of wood to brace the concrete ceiling at what will be a dairy farm in Anah, Iraq, June 20. The building being worked on is one of four being erected at the future farm. The farm is a project that is being undertaken by the local government and is being funded by the government of Iraq. The facility will be capable of processing cheese, yogurt and other dairy products. - A worker preps a slat of wood to brace the concrete ceiling at what will be a dairy farm in Anah, Iraq, June 20. The building being worked on is one of four being erected at the future farm. The farm is a project that is being undertaken by the local government and is being funded by the government of Iraq. The facility will be capable of processing cheese, yogurt and other dairy products.

‘Got milk?’

The purpose of the local government is to meet the needs of the people. One of the ways the local government here is doing this is by building a dairy farm.“The farm will consist of four buildings which will house about seventy cows per buildings,” said Army Lt. Col. Allen R. Gifford, 49, from Osseo, Wis., who is the embedded Provincial

Marine delivers the goods

Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Natt knows a large chunk of his battalion’s morale rests on his shoulders, and he says he doesn’t mind at all. Natt, 22, a mail clerk from Mangham, La., is responsible for ensuring that Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, receive their mail as soon as possible.“I’m responsible

Court is now in session

Having a fully functional legal system is essential in maintaining stability and justice. With the gradual return of stability to al-Qa’im, Iraq, justice now has the opportunity to take a seat at the forefront of society. The Court of al-Qa’im in Husaybah, Iraq, is undergoing a transformation intended to ensure the law of the land stands to long

Marines bring smiles to Iraqi children

Lance Cpl. Edwin S. Contreras, an assaultman with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, knows the best way to let the Iraqi people know that Marines are here to help is through the children.Marines with Company I conducted a security patrol March 29 through the city of Hit, Iraq, to ensure all is running smoothly

Second Lt. Mike A. Jevons, 24, an infantry officer from Manhattan, Kan., assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks with Iraqi policemen about recent activity in Hit. Marines took a tour of the Iraqi Police station, which included the holding facilities of criminals. Marines and policemen discussed conducting patrols together in the near future. - Second Lt. Mike A. Jevons, 24, an infantry officer from Manhattan, Kan., assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks with Iraqi policemen about recent activity in Hit. Marines took a tour of the Iraqi Police station, which included the holding facilities of criminals. Marines and policemen discussed conducting patrols together in the near future.

Marines visit hospital and IP Station

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, continued their mission of assisting Iraqi people in Hit, Iraq.Company I, 3rd Bn., 4th Marines, performed a mobile patrol through the city stopping at two important destinations.“The objective of our patrol was to build rapport with the people and see if we could help the

‘Outlaws’ comb the desert for threats

Marines with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, are conducting vehicle route reconnaissance missions throughout the western Anbar province of Iraq in pursuit of insurgent activity that may be harmful towards Coalition forces, the local Iraqis and the Iraqi Security Forces.Delta Co. Marines, who go

POETs promote an honest port

Coalition forces have sacrificed a lot to try and rid the Anbar province, Iraq, of insurgents. Now they are working just as hard to make sure they cannot come back in.The Port of Entry Team, Iraqi Security Forces Transition Team, Multi National Force-West met recently with the passport office at the port of entry at al-Waleed to discuss operations

Local magazine inspires community

The free flow of information through local media can give citizens a feeling of involvement and understanding. It fosters hope and growth within the community.For years, citizens of al-Qa’im, Iraq, have gone with minimal access to any type of local media. However, a promising hope has come to rise within the region.Local leaders, school teachers,

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