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The Marines of Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 gather information from residents of the Sahl Hawran during a census, Dec. 27. Marines gathered demographic information including each resident’s physical characteristics, the location of their homes and family information. AL ASAD, Iraq (Jan. 21, 2008) -- The Marines of Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 have more to look out for than themselves and each other; the local Iraqis are relying on them to watch their backs too. They help support one local Iraqi village by patrolling through to ensure their safety, but also to ensure they have the means for...