Al Anbar, Iraq (25 images)

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As a Marine combat photographer I served with 2d Marine Regiment in the Al Anbar province of Iraq in 2005 and 2007. I worked with various units that fell under the regimental command, including navy, army, and Iraqi military and police units. Sometimes I would be with a unit for three months and at other times only three days. There were no routine days. I might work with Civil Affairs Group bringing supplies to a nearby hospital one day and the next day I could be working with reconnaissance...
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  • Camp Hit, Hit, IRAQ (April 13, 2005)- Navy Corpsmen operate on Marine Cpl. Michael Lindemuth from 3rd battalion, 25th Marines. During a mortar attack Lindemuth was hit with a piece of shrapnel that entered his chest, went through his lung, and out through his spine. 2D Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photograph by LCpl. Keller, Shane, S.)

  • 10 April 2007, Cpl. Peter J. Ramos from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, provides security with a M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun in a Cargo Helicopter 53 Echo while in route to Camp Al Asad, Iraq to pick up Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) to be delivered to Combat Outpost Timberwolf. HMH 465 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • 26 August 2007, Cpl. Robert D. Smith, from Regimental Combat Team 2, climbs out of an underground cave after searching it for people living inside. No one was found, however there was evidence of people once being there. Marines with RCT-2 are performing an aero-scout mission in the northern part of Al Anbar to search for vehicles driving through open desert, possible insurgent camps, and any insurgent activity. RCT-2 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • 10 May 2007, Lance Cpl. Daniel Dalton from 2d Squad, 2d Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment clears the second floor of a building in Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Marines with Alpha Company conduct security patrols to disrupt insurgents' capabilities to communicate. 1/2 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • BARWANA, Iraq- A Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) gunner watches outboard when the patrol he is on comes to a halt. 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)

  • 21 September 2007, a Marine with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment guards alleged terrorist Othman Mohammed Rabiah at his house in Hit, Iraq. Meanwhile Marines with 1st Platoon continue to search the house for any weapons or incriminating evidence. Othman Mohammed Rabiah is being detained to be tried for terrorist acts. 1/7 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • HIT, Iraq- Marines from 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment clear a stairway in a building near Forward Operating Base 1. 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)

  • BARWANA, Iraq- Lance Cpl. William J. Quimby Jr., a Marine from 1st Combat Engineers Battalion carries a reel of demolition cord across a damaged section of a bridge that connects the city of Barwana to Haditha. The bridge was originally damaged by an air strike, preventing automobiles to cross, but the engineers are tasked with using demolition to destroy enough of the bridge to prevent any crossing by foot. 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)

  • BARWANA, Iraq- Water and Debris flies in the air as demolition placed on a damaged section of a bridge that connects the city of Barwana to Haditha explodes. The bridge was originally damaged by an air strike, preventing automobiles to cross, but the engineers were tasked with using demolition to destroy enough of the bridge to prevent any crossing by foot. 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)

  • 25 September 2007, Pfc. Phrank V. Aguirre from 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment conducts a security patrol in Dulab, Iraq. The 1/7 Marines are working with Iraqi police, patrolling along the outskirts of the city. 1/7 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • AR RUTBAH, Iraq- A Marine from Alpha Company, 4th Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Battalion removes rubble from the top of his AAV after it was used to knock down a wall. 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)

  • AR RUTBAH, Iraq- A mother holds her dead daughter after an explosion. Two of her daughters were killed and her son is in the hospital. 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)

  • BARWANA, Iraq- Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion climb up a steep hillside during a patrol. 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)

  • HIT, Iraq- (July 4, 2005) Marines from 25th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, India Company and a member of the Iraqi Security Force stop to eat some watermelon during a patrol. During Operation River Sweep III, the Marines of 2d Marine Division 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 LCpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • HIT, Iraq- (July 4, 2005) A member of the Iraqi Security Force (ISF) pours water from his helmet onto another ISF's head, who is trying to wash his hair of sweat and sand from patrolling all day. During Operation River Sweep III, the Marines of 2d Marine Division 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 LCpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • 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)

  • AR RUTBAH, Iraq- Lance Cpl. Jake Parker from 2D Platoon, Charlie Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance uses a breaching tool to enter a home in a small village outside of Ar Rutbah during a raid. 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)

  • AR RUTBAH, Iraq- A translator (left) and a Marine (right) speak with an Iraqi national in front of his home during a raid performed by Marines from 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance. 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)

  • AL ASAD, Iraq- 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane S. Keller 2d Marine Division Combat Camera)

  • 20 September 2007, Sgt. Josh S. Lynos with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, waves for his Marines to hurry up when exiting a palm grove during a patrol through Hit, Iraq. The 2nd Platoon Marines are conducting a security patrol to establish a coalition presence in the city. 1/7 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion attach C4 to Bridge 18 near Ar Rutbah, Iraq, Saturday, December 1, 2007. The Marines are demolishing the bridge because it was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device in August, causing the bridge to sag and be unsafe. Numerous trucks have hit the top of the bridge due to its lowered height. 1st CEB is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • BARWANA, Iraq- An Iraqi Security Force soldier gives a piece sign with his finger that was dipped in purple ink, showing that he voted in the election for the new Iraqi constitution. 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)

  • AL ASAD, Iraq (June 8, 2005) - A Marine from 2nd Marine Regiment, 3rd battalion, Lima Company carries a malnourished Iraqi boy, found in Dhulab, to the Regimental Aid Station to be treated. The Marines of 2d Marine Division 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 LCpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • AL ASAD, Iraq (June 8, 2005) - Hospital Mate 2 Douglas Ayala assists a malnourished Iraqi boy drink Gatorade. The boy was found in Dhulab by Marines from 2nd Marine Regiment, 3rd battalion, Lima Company. The Marines of 2d Marine Division 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 LCpl. Shane S. Keller)

  • Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Brigade, 7th Iraqi Division Military Transition Team rest in a medical clinic in Zawiyah, Iraq, Saturday, November 3, 2007. The Marines are using the clinic as an Expeditionary Patrol Base as they conduct a joint operation with Iraqi soldiers from 2-2-7 to clear the city and surrounding area. 2-2-7 MiTT is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)