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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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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

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Date the Photo was taken:10/05/2004

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