Patrolling the Euphrates ~ A Defend America Photo Essay

Defend America ^ | October 9, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Patrolling the Euphrates

A Marine attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit watches the shores as his watercraft patrols the Euphrates River outside Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. The Marine is with Small Craft Company, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

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Preparing to leave dock, Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit make last-minute checks of their crafts before patrolling the Euphrates River outside Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. The Marines are with Small Craft Company, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

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Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit patrol the Euphrates River outside Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. The Marines are with Small Craft Company attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

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A corpsmen attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit keeps a watchful eye on the shore as his watercraft patrols the Euphrates River outside Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. He is with Small Craft Company, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

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Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit patrol the Euphrates River outside Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. The Marines are with Small Craft Company attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil Province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

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[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

If Kerry really wanted to show off his machismo, he would get a swift boat on the Tigris and crew it with his traveling buddies for a cruise around Baghdad.

[rineaux]

great pics. our Marine Corp, Proud and Strong.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

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[beebuster2000]

what was the short barreled gun in the first pic? a 50?

[ProudVet77]

The weapon he is manning is a grenade launcher. M79 Mk 19 Mod 3, I believe.

[McGavin999]

Beautiful scenery, just imagine what Iraqi can be like when it is finally peaceful. It could well be the tourist haven of the middle east.

[Happy2BMe]

Thanks - I enjoyed that. - BTT

[Species8472]

This is way cool!

Ny neices husband server with the 24thMEU

Here is their website:

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

and E-Mail link (to say thanks):

Webmaster

[Species8472]

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[ProudVet77]

I'm really pleased that the Marines have taken over River Patrol duties from the Navy and I say that as a Navy VN River Rat.
Small boat patrol is all about weapons. The last thing that most Navy people know about is weapons. Even the Gunners Mates are trained on bigger stuff, like a 5", designed for use at sea or for shore bombardment. Small arms is a very tiny sideline to the Navy, but it's bread and butter to the Marines. To the Navy it's like AC-130s are to the Air Force.

[Species8472]

Here is more:

PhotoID: 20041078587
Submitted by: 24th MEU
Operation/Exercise/Event:

Iraqi Freedom II


Caption:
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a cordon and knock search west of Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, Oct. 5.
The Marines are with Bravo Co., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines.
The 24th MEU is currently conducting security and stability operations in Northern Babil Province.

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

Read Story Associated with this photo

Date the Photo was taken:10/05/2004

This Image has been cleared for release.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Please thank your niece's husband!

Update on the good work they're doing, from MNF-Iraq:

4Iraqis, Marines Maintain Pressure on Insurgents - 24th MEU - October 10, 2004

[blackie]

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