Locals

Just a rear shot of some locals. This is traditional clothing for the women. The man is wearing what the Marines call a 'man dress.'

Amnesty Period

Sir, do you have anything in your car that we should know about before we search it?

Optimistic

PFC Hatfield looking a lot happier than he should after falling in a nasty swamp.

More Night Mission

More on our night mission.

Ready

LCpl White and SSgt Frakes talk before heading out on a mission.

Smile

PFC Acosta just looking happy to be here.

A Lil' Night Op

Here's a pic, taken through a night vision device, of a little night operation we did to close off a road from civilian traffic for tactical reasons. We concreted some poles in, put up signs, and chained it off.

Turned out to be a little surprise for the locals when they woke up.

Sand Storm

Patrolling during a sand storm.

SAW

This weapon is called the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), and it has the capability of firing 800 rounds per minute. And I can assure you one thing, this Marine knows how to shoot it.

Eat Mor Chikin'

It's what's for dinner.

This is what they do in the market when you want chicken. It's nothing like a Vons or Acme.

What the...?

Some times you just want to choke a Marine...

Motivation

Pfc Medley being his normal, motivated self.

Alert

Alert on patrol.

Ready

Pfc O'Byrne provides security from on-coming vehicles.

Purple Hearts

Marines of Third Platoon, Charlie Company get photos after they received Purple Hearts for wounds sustained during combat operations in the month of March.

Top Picture (L-R): LCpl Peterson, LCpl Salazar, LCpl Konopatskiy, and Pfc Kruithof.

Bottom Picture (L-R): SSgt Blanco, Doc Armamento, Cpl Estes, LCpl Heuman, and LCpl Peterson.

Home Sweet Home

The Marines made a sign for one of our hardsites, CP40A. This is what hangs over the entrance to the sleeping area at the post.

Happy Mother's Day

Charlie Company would like to wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day. Whether you're a mom just supporting the Marines, a mom of a Marine deployed out here, or a mom BECAUSE of a Marine out here...we hope that you have a great day! You're on all our minds. We'll be home soon to give you the hugs and kisses you deserve.

Update

We're having problems posting pictures on the site, again. So, I'll give you an update on what's going on.

The weather out here is ridiculous. Everyday, it's reaching upwards of 110 degrees. If you're one of those people that say, "Oh, well it's a dry heat so it's not that bad," you're wrong. This heat is covered with humidity. But, the Marines are hanging tough.

In the last couple days, Charlie Company has rounded up several more key insurgents in the AO. These guys will be wearing yellow suits before they know it. (Abu Ghraib Prisoners wear yellow suits.)

Marine Article

Check out this article about Charlie Company Marines:

http://www.marines.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/0892DC1051BE8014852571690033BA69?opendocument

Posting

Sgt Sullivan posts security for his platoon commander.

IA Patrol

Iraqi Army Soldiers patrol with the Marines in our AO. This is a great opportunity for the Marines to train these guys on the proper way to conduct themselves. It also puts an 'Iraqi Face' on coalition efforts.

Mobile Patrol

Rollin' the streets.

Brief

SSgt Miller talks to some of the Marines of first platoon before a mission. How about the nice living spaces in the background?

Concertina

A look at a patrol from the inside of a HMMWV. On the hood of the truck, you can see concertina wire that we use from Vehicle Control Points (VCPs). In the back ground, you can see a 'not so friendly' mosque.

Bike

Pfc Brady checks one of the Iraqi kid's ride.

CP40A

LCpl Rusnac and Doc Santos get some rest out at one of Charlie Company's 'Hard Sites.' This place is know as Check Point 40A (CP40A) to us. We have security of this bridge and all its surrounding areas.

You can see barriers around the Marines that are filled with sand for security/protection.

Story Time

Yup, that's right...Cpl Petterson telling another one of his stories as Cpl Richman laughs at him.

Pfc Pihajlic and LCpl Konopatskiy pose for the photo.

Posting Problems

We haven't forgotten about you all out here. The site is having some problems posting pictures. Please be patient and new posts will come soon.

Semper Fi.