Al Anbar, Iraq

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BARWANA, Iraq- Pfc. Michael D. O'Neill, from 1st Combat Engineers Battalion ties a square knot with demolition cord and boosters as he prepares demolition on top of South African 155mm artillery rounds found at a weapon cache. The Marines of Regimental Combat Team 2 conduct counter-insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces, to support the continued development of Iraqi Security Forces, and to support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections in order to create a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Shane S. Keller)