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Archive: October, 2005

AL ASAD, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Nick R. Baham and Lance Cpl. Michael W. Kenney, administrative clerks with Marine Light Attack Squadron 167, prepare to raise the colors during HML/A-167?s colors ceremony Oct. 10. Baham?s mother has breast cancer, and he is sending her the flag he flew as a gift. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Nick R. Baham and Lance Cpl. Michael W. Kenney, administrative clerks with Marine Light Attack Squadron 167, prepare to raise the colors during HML/A-167?s colors ceremony Oct. 10. Baham?s mother has breast cancer, and he is sending her the flag he flew as a gift.

Marine supports mom, raises breast cancer awareness by flying flag

You take the flag, march it to the flag pole, call the commands and fly the colors. A member of the color guard for Marine Light Attack Squadron 167, Lance Cpl. Nick R. Baham, a Denver native, has done it a hundred times. However, on Oct. 10, it was different. The flag that Baham flew that morning would not fly again the next day. On Oct. 10,

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MAG-26 surpasses 50,000 mishap-free, combat flight hours

Whether turning wretches, loading ordnance, building airframes or flying combat missions, the Marines at Al Asad, Iraq, are all building a record of excellence. The more than 2,000 Marines in Marine Aircraft Group 26 have consistently had their various aircraft ready to fly for more than seven months, surpassing 50,000 mishap-free, combat flight

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Corporal Brian E. Marema, member of the 6th Civil Affairs Group, shows Iraqi children how to operate a soccer ball pump during a civil affairs mission in Hawran Wadi, Iraq, Oct. 8. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Corporal Brian E. Marema, member of the 6th Civil Affairs Group, shows Iraqi children how to operate a soccer ball pump during a civil affairs mission in Hawran Wadi, Iraq, Oct. 8.

Marines, Soldiers work together to win Iraqi trust

The 6th Civil Affairs Group, working with Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), delivered school supplies and other gifts to children at an elementary school in Hawran Wadi, Iraq, Oct. 8. The team of Marines and Soldiers conducts civil affairs missions at least twice a month, each time bringing something to the

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Sergeant Maj. Leon Haith, the command sergeant major for the 67th Area Support Group, and Col. Kenneth E. Hassler, commanding officer of the 67th, hang their group?s sign in front of the headquarters building, during a transfer of authority ceremony, Oct. 4, at Al Asad, Iraq. - Sergeant Maj. Leon Haith, the command sergeant major for the 67th Area Support Group, and Col. Kenneth E. Hassler, commanding officer of the 67th, hang their group?s sign in front of the headquarters building, during a transfer of authority ceremony, Oct. 4, at Al Asad, Iraq.

New Guard unit assumes command, supports Al Asad Marines

Soldiers from the Nebraska National Guard recently arrived at Al Asad to relieve their comrades and continue support for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The 67th Area Support Group, a Lincoln, Neb., Army National Guard unit recently relieved the 326th ASG and held a transfer of authority ceremony at the unit’s headquarters, Oct. 4. Maj. Gen. Stephen

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Corporal Scott New, a hygiene equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and a Apopka, Fla., native, and Naval Movile Construction Battalion 24?s Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Semmelmann, a utilitiesman, work to connect a new piece of pipe to the Al Asad water supply, Sept. 26, in Baghdadi, Iraq. - Corporal Scott New, a hygiene equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and a Apopka, Fla., native, and Naval Movile Construction Battalion 24?s Petty Officer 1st Class Robert Semmelmann, a utilitiesman, work to connect a new piece of pipe to the Al Asad water supply, Sept. 26, in Baghdadi, Iraq.

'Untouchable' utilities foil insurgent’s schemes

Thought to be one of the four rivers to flow from the Garden of Eden and known to be the heart of ancient civilizations like Sumeria and Babylonia, the Euphrates River now supplies water for coalition forces based in the Al Anbar province. Marines and Sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24 keep

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Joining the congregation, Lt. Cmdr. Brad Telleen, the chaplain for Regimental Combat Team 2, prays with Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and civilians attending the first religious services, Oct. 2, at Al Asad?s new chapel. - Joining the congregation, Lt. Cmdr. Brad Telleen, the chaplain for Regimental Combat Team 2, prays with Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and civilians attending the first religious services, Oct. 2, at Al Asad?s new chapel.

First services held at Al Asad’s new chapel

“In a land where this concept of Catholics, Protestants, Jews and Muslims worshipping together with pride and safety did not exist, you have built it. “Because of your willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice, this house of God now stands. It is part of a long chain back to Solomon’s temple, and in its own way, is just as grand.” These words

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sgt. James Ward, a Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), pays his respects during a memorial service to seven of his fellow Soldiers killed in action. The memorial service was held Oct. 5, at Camp Gettysburg, Al Asad, Iraq. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sgt. James Ward, a Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), pays his respects during a memorial service to seven of his fellow Soldiers killed in action. The memorial service was held Oct. 5, at Camp Gettysburg, Al Asad, Iraq.

Marines, Soldiers remember fallen at Al Asad

Marines and Soldiers stationed at Al Asad, Iraq, gathered at Camp Gettysburg for a memorial service remembering seven soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized) who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony included a personal reading of each Soldier’s military biography. For the Army National Guard Battalion

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Brothers unite as Moonlighter maintainers

Two Marines from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 are making the unit’s deployment a family affair. Sgt. Nick Hollon and Cpl. Chris Hollon deployed here with the Moonlighters of VMFA(AW)-332 in July. The Bensalem, Pa., natives, knew the Marine Corps was a small world, but they never expected to be working side by side in Iraq. Nick,

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Captain Jessica M. Moore, an AH-1 Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, poses in front of one of the aircraft she pilots. Moore was recently named one of the 2005 Military Women of Merit by the North County Times, a large San Diego area newspaper. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Captain Jessica M. Moore, an AH-1 Cobra pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, poses in front of one of the aircraft she pilots. Moore was recently named one of the 2005 Military Women of Merit by the North County Times, a large San Diego area newspaper.

California paper adds 2nd MAW pilot to list of '2005 Military Women of Merit'

Capt. Jessica M. Moore is one of a handful of female AH-1 Cobra pilots. As the daughter of a Navy radar intercept officer, Moore had never planned to join the military, and even if she had, the Marine Corps seemed the least likely option. “My dad wanted me to join the Navy or the Air Force,” she said. “But, I was always impressed with the Marine

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Corporal Matthew J. Turner, a bulk fuel specialist and Erie, Pa., native, stands at parade rest while fueling a CH-46 Sea Knight at the hot pits area of the flightline, Sept. 29, at Al Asad, Iraq. - Corporal Matthew J. Turner, a bulk fuel specialist and Erie, Pa., native, stands at parade rest while fueling a CH-46 Sea Knight at the hot pits area of the flightline, Sept. 29, at Al Asad, Iraq.