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Navy Lt. Michael Wietecha cuts a cake in celebration of the Navy Chaplain Corps? 230th birthday. The ceremony took place at Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 28. - Navy Lt. Michael Wietecha cuts a cake in celebration of the Navy Chaplain Corps? 230th birthday. The ceremony took place at Al Asad, Iraq, Nov. 28.
Sergeant Joshua Nixon, a maintenance mechanic for Marine Aircraft Group 26, poses for a photograph in the outside area where he usually works his magic. Nixon?s father served in Vietnam and today both his parents still work for the Marine Corps. - Sergeant Joshua Nixon, a maintenance mechanic for Marine Aircraft Group 26, poses for a photograph in the outside area where he usually works his magic. Nixon?s father served in Vietnam and today both his parents still work for the Marine Corps.
Lance Cpl. Shannon M. Flaherty, a 23-year-old, CH-53 avionics technician with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 466, deployed to Al Asad with the Wolfpack of HMH-466, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., in September. Her father, Chief Warrant Officer 3 James M. Flaherty deployed to Fallujah in April. The 52-year-old infantry and engineer veteran works for II Marine Expeditionary Force?s command element, traveling to sites across Iraq to assist in base planning. The Marines recently had a chance to spend time together in Al Asad, Iraq. - Lance Cpl. Shannon M. Flaherty, a 23-year-old, CH-53 avionics technician with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 466, deployed to Al Asad with the Wolfpack of HMH-466, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., in September. Her father, Chief Warrant Officer 3 James M. Flaherty deployed to Fallujah in April. The 52-year-old infantry and engineer veteran works for II Marine Expeditionary Force?s command element, traveling to sites across Iraq to assist in base planning. The Marines recently had a chance to spend time together in Al Asad, Iraq.
Staff Sgt. David A. Beaty, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369?s day crew maintenance controller in Al Qaim, stands in front of AH-1 Cobras in Al Qaim, Iraq, Nov. 18. He has overcome countless maintenance and logistical challenges for more than two months. - Staff Sgt. David A. Beaty, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369?s day crew maintenance controller in Al Qaim, stands in front of AH-1 Cobras in Al Qaim, Iraq, Nov. 18. He has overcome countless maintenance and logistical challenges for more than two months.
Lance Cpl. Cole Wilcox, an airframes mechanic with the Gunfighters and LeRoy, Minn., native, holds the GT66 WWNF, Gunshot 66 we will never forget, patch, Nov. 17, at Al Qaim, Iraq. Gunshot 66 was the call sign Capt. Mike Martino and Maj. Jerry Bloomfield, both AH-1 Cobra pilots with the Gunfighters, had when their Cobra crashed to the ground, Nov. 2, in support of operations out of Al Taqqadum, Iraq. - Lance Cpl. Cole Wilcox, an airframes mechanic with the Gunfighters and LeRoy, Minn., native, holds the GT66 WWNF, Gunshot 66 we will never forget, patch, Nov. 17, at Al Qaim, Iraq. Gunshot 66 was the call sign Capt. Mike Martino and Maj. Jerry Bloomfield, both AH-1 Cobra pilots with the Gunfighters, had when their Cobra crashed to the ground, Nov. 2, in support of operations out of Al Taqqadum, Iraq.
Corporal Martice Burks, the honor graduate of Marine Attack Squadron 223?s deployed Corporal?s Leadership Course, holds the honor graduate?s guidon, given to him after the Nov. 19 graduation ceremony. Burks credited the course with giving him a new understanding of his role as a leader. - Corporal Martice Burks, the honor graduate of Marine Attack Squadron 223?s deployed Corporal?s Leadership Course, holds the honor graduate?s guidon, given to him after the Nov. 19 graduation ceremony. Burks credited the course with giving him a new understanding of his role as a leader.
A UH-1 Huey helicopter takes off on a routine mission over the Al Qaim region as one of the helicopters crew chiefs flexes his muscles as a show of confidence to the Marines on the ground. Hueys are used for a variety of missions in the Al Qaim region. - A UH-1 Huey helicopter takes off on a routine mission over the Al Qaim region as one of the helicopters crew chiefs flexes his muscles as a show of confidence to the Marines on the ground. Hueys are used for a variety of missions in the Al Qaim region.
Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Gunn, who was selected to lead a team to clear Al Asad, Iraq?s southern fence line of trash, demonstrates his lead from the front philosophy as he helps the Marines, Sailors and Soldiers with their cleanup duties. Gunn?s team successfully completed a five-day project in less than four days, earning awards for their efforts. - Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Gunn, who was selected to lead a team to clear Al Asad, Iraq?s southern fence line of trash, demonstrates his lead from the front philosophy as he helps the Marines, Sailors and Soldiers with their cleanup duties. Gunn?s team successfully completed a five-day project in less than four days, earning awards for their efforts.