As the sun sets, Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit mark their position with a white star cluster to alert friendly forces of their position during a firefight in Jurf as Sakhr, Iraq in this handout photo taken December 1, 2004. The mission is part of Operation Plymouth Rock, the latest offensive by Iraqi, U.S. and British Forces aimed at rooting out anti-Iraqi elements in northern Babil province, south of Baghdad. Picture taken December 1, 2004. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY QUALITY FROM SOURCE REUTERS/HO/USMC/Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank Yahoo! News - World Photos - Reuters