U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jared C. Althouse, a 24-year-old Columbus, Ohio native and fireteam leader with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 prepares to enter with his squad in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


U.S. Marines with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 search a building Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


U.S. Marines with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 prepares to enter a buliding in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


Marines with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 climb over walls so they can complete their mission in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


Marines with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 provides security in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jared C. Althouse, a 24-year-old Columbus, Ohio native and fireteam leader with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 provides security for his squad in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton


U.S. Marines with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 patrol roads in Karabilah during Operation Spear. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Ken Melton