Posted on 02/15/2005 4:42:16 PM PST by saquin
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Feb. 14, 2005) -- The Marines of Civil Affairs Detachment 4-4, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, visited several facilities during a civil military operation in the city of Fallujah, Iraq, Feb. 14, passing out Valentine's card and candy.
The Marines were able to speak to several contractors to assess the damage and the necessary steps to rebuild and reopen several needed structures.
The CMO is part of an ongoing operation to evaluate the progress of the city’s schools, medical clinics, fire stations and other major installations.
Rahma Katheer, 8, a native of Fallujah, Iraq, gives Cpl. David Pavon, a civil affairs noncommissioned officer with Civil Affairs Detachment 4-4, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, a kiss after receiving Valentine cards and candy from him Feb. 14, while in Fallujah, Iraq.
Maj. Lloyd W. Weems, operations officer with Civil Affairs Detachment 4-4, Regimental Combat Team 1, helps an Iraqi student of Al Hareery School, to read a book while in Fallujah, Iraq, Feb. 14.
Great story and pix ~ thanks saquin!
:}}}}}Yes!!! Thank you"blackie"
Even though they are Marines....you gotta love'em
/sarcasm off
I say a prayer for them EVERY day
:D
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