Cpl. Adam C. Schnell, 2nd Marine Division
After seven months battling insurgents in Iraq, approximately 850 Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment returned to a cheering crowd of family and friends here Jan. 28-30.

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment kisses a family member for the first time in seven months after returning from Iraq Jan. 28. The battalion participated in the battles in Fallujah and captured massive amounts of weapons and ammunition. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A mascot for 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment entertained children at the homecoming ceremony Jan. 28 for the battalion who return from Iraq after seven months. The battalion arrived here in three waves to their waiting family members who cheered them as they made their way off the buses. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment celebrated their return with family and friends at a homecoming ceremony Jan. 28. The battalion spent seven months in Iraq and arrived in three waves to their waiting family members who cheered them as they made their way off the buses. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell

UUUURAH MARINES!!!! Welcome Home, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do.