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Patrolling the Euphrates ~ A Defend America Photo Essay
Defend America ^
| October 9, 2004
Posted on 10/09/2004 7:42:00 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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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 opfopfopfopfopfopfopfopfopfo |
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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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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 24thmeu; euphrates; gnfi; iraq; marines; river
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
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.
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
great pics. our Marine Corp, Proud and Strong.
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:48:07 PM PDT
by
rineaux
(hardcore for W04)
To: Cannoneer No. 4; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; blackie; SandRat; Calpernia; SAMWolf; prairiebreeze; ..
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:48:32 PM PDT
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("The proper response to difficulty is not to retreat -- it is to prevail."- Pres. Bush, CinC, 9/21)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
what was the short barreled gun in the first pic? a 50?
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:59:58 PM PDT
by
beebuster2000
(while we're sleepin some one else is creepin)
To: beebuster2000
The weapon he is manning is a grenade launcher. M79 Mk 19 Mod 3, I believe.
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:07:44 PM PDT
by
ProudVet77
(02NOV04 - Welcome to reality Senator Kerry)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
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.
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:11:11 PM PDT
by
McGavin999
(If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thanks - I enjoyed that. - BTT
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:13:26 PM PDT
by
Happy2BMe
(Just 24 more days until November 2nd.)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:26:04 PM PDT
by
Species8472
(www.firefightersforBush.com)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:28:40 PM PDT
by
Species8472
(www.firefightersforBush.com)
To: Species8472
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.
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:49:24 PM PDT
by
ProudVet77
(02NOV04 - Welcome to reality Senator Kerry)
To: 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.
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posted on
10/09/2004 8:49:36 PM PDT
by
Species8472
(www.firefightersforBush.com)
To: Species8472
Please thank your niece's husband!
Update on the good work they're doing, from MNF-Iraq:
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posted on
10/10/2004 6:32:43 AM PDT
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("The proper response to difficulty is not to retreat -- it is to prevail."- Pres. Bush, CinC, 9/21)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Patrolling the Euphrates ~ A Defend America Photo Essay ~ Bump!
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posted on
10/10/2004 8:19:29 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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