[SandRat]

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq – Lance Cpl. Hunter L. Parker, with the Security Detachment, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stands watch from his security tower overlooking the city here. Parker is part of the thin barrier and first line of defense that separates the insurgents operating in Al Anbar’s provincial capitol city and the Marine Camp working to eliminate them. Photo by: Sgt. Ryan S. Scranton

[SandRat]

SC Warrior in Iraq

[JOE43270]

I've got one thing to say. These Lance Cpl.'s that have more than two combat tours should be promoted to Sgt.! I understand what I said and I understand promotion systems. This is the way I feel. I hope the Comandant of the Corp. and General Pace hears me.