Possible Family/Friends BBQ

Charlie Company is looking to do a family/friend BBQ on September 29th. The BBQ will most likely take place on San Clemente Beach, but that is yet to be confirmed. What we'd like to know is how many people would be interested in attending this event. The company realizes that the majority of the people will have to fly in from all over the country to attend. Keep in mind, the Battalion's Memorial Service will be on September 28th and the Battalion Commander's Change of Command will go on the morning of the 29th. These are both events that we encourage all to attend.

If there are enough people that will be coming out to the Memorial Service, Change of Command, we will make the BBQ happen. This is great opportunity for you to meet all the Marines of Charlie Company and their families. More details to follow based upon interest.

If you plan on making these events, please email the following address with the number of people you expect to share in the festivities: hardluckchuck@hotmail.com

Semper Fi.

Status

I apologize for not being able to post as often as I would like. We have been extremely busy with the turnover to the oncoming battalion and have not been in a position to use the internet very often at all. My wife has been publishing the posts I sent her to keep the site up to date.

The Marines are doing extremely well down this home stretch. They have not been able to take as many pictures as they would like. I know a lot of the photos have not been very personal, so apologies on that, as well.

Everything is still on schedule for your Marines' return. The new company will be on deck here at the end of the week, so your Marines will be busy showing them all the 'nooks and crannies' of our AO. One and a half more weeks of work and they'll be smooth sailing home to you all.

Stay motivated. Semper Fi.

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Typical

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IPs

The Iraqi Police stand post during a Medical Operation. A MEDOP is something that we conduct to help out the people that need medical attention. We have the resources and it's a great way to "Win the Hearts and Minds."

$5000/OBO

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Wierd

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Sweeping the Canal

The Marines patrol a canal. Traditionally, the insurgents like these areas for a number of reasons. They don't, however, like it when we're in the area.

New Baby

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M2

Marines practice shooting the M2 Caliber 50 from a Up-Armored HMMWV (UAH) during re-set training about two weeks ago.

Tank Hulk

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Racked Out

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Doc

Doc Bedard takes a knee outside one of the local shops. Getting some shade is essential on long patrols.

Another VCP

Here's a shot at a Vehicle Check Point.

Illuminated Targets

We shoot illumination into the air if we want to light up the battle field. Here, you'll see all kinds of targets being lit and prosecuted.

Mike Jones

Our number one Terp, aka Mike Jones, talks to the locals to figure out the dynamics of our new area.

BZO

Snipers attached to Charlie Company zero their rifles during our re-set training.