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AL ASAD, Iraq- Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 execute the smash, a bayonet technique while remediating tan techniques during a gray belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course, Nov. 1. The students spend approximately four hours every day for a month learning the martial arts techniques and warrior studies to earn their gray belts. - AL ASAD, Iraq- Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 execute the smash, a bayonet technique while remediating tan techniques during a gray belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course, Nov. 1. The students spend approximately four hours every day for a month learning the martial arts techniques and warrior studies to earn their gray belts.

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq - Cpl. Christopher Wallace, a data technician for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 creates a disc to install special drivers for use with the unit's network domain, Oct. 11. Wallace works in the unit's communications shop which maintains the use of the unit's communications like phone and internet service. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq - Cpl. Christopher Wallace, a data technician for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 creates a disc to install special drivers for use with the unit's network domain, Oct. 11. Wallace works in the unit's communications shop which maintains the use of the unit's communications like phone and internet service.

Gen. James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expresses his support and appreciation to the service members before introducing Wilmer Valderrama during a United Service Organization show at the Al Asad Theater, Nov. 22. - Gen. James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expresses his support and appreciation to the service members before introducing Wilmer Valderrama during a United Service Organization show at the Al Asad Theater, Nov. 22.

HAWRAN, Iraq - Sgt. Christopher Pickett, left, and Maj. John Bancroft unload backpacks from the back of a Humvee to give to the school in Hawran, Oct. 19. The Marines of Alpha Company, Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 delivered paper, backpacks, and glue to the school. Picket is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co., and Bancroft is the company commander. - HAWRAN, Iraq - Sgt. Christopher Pickett, left, and Maj. John Bancroft unload backpacks from the back of a Humvee to give to the school in Hawran, Oct. 19. The Marines of Alpha Company, Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 delivered paper, backpacks, and glue to the school. Picket is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co., and Bancroft is the company commander.

Cpl. Jesse Harshee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment A, serves a volleyball as other Marines and Sailors watch during the MIDAS Southside Challenge hosted by VMGR- 252 Det. A, Oct. 31. The challenge also included other events like a swimming relay, ping-pong tournament, 500 meter relay and boxing matches to end the day. - Cpl. Jesse Harshee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment A, serves a volleyball as other Marines and Sailors watch during the MIDAS Southside Challenge hosted by VMGR- 252 Det. A, Oct. 31. The challenge also included other events like a swimming relay, ping-pong tournament, 500 meter relay and boxing matches to end the day.

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- A flightline Marine directs a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 CH-46E as it taxis down the runway, Oct. 9. The 'Red Dragons' conduct general and assault support missions as well as escorting VIPs and deliver injured or recovering personnel to the necessary treatment facilities. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- A flightline Marine directs a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 CH-46E as it taxis down the runway, Oct. 9. The 'Red Dragons' conduct general and assault support missions as well as escorting VIPs and deliver injured or recovering personnel to the necessary treatment facilities.