Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Utto, a section leader with 3rd platoon, briefs Marines with Company B, Assault Amphibian Battalion, before a recent mission through Dulab, Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


A convoy of Iraqi army soldiers halt on a road during house clearing maneuvers near Dulab, Iraq. The Iraqi vehicles were used as an extra form of security for the Marines and Iraqi army soldiers patrolling the surrounding areas. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew B. Sneed, a radio operator with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, posts security during recent sweeping operations near Dulab, Iraq. For two days, the Marines pushed through the extreme heat to rid the area of potential weapons. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


An Iraqi civilian watches as a Marine searches through his cabinets for any suspicious items. The locals were highly supportive of the Marines during the recent house clearing operation and showed no resistance to letting them search their houses. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


An Iraqi soldier knocks on the door of an Iraqi household in Dulab during sweeping operations. The locals were hospitable to the Marines, and happily allowed them to enter their homes. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle M. Gallagher, commander for 3rd platoon, inspects magazines that were found during a household search in Dulab, Iraq. Although the Iraqi had more ammunition than allowed, the Marines simply took the extra and allowed him to go about his day. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Utto, a section leader with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, scales a wall during the house sweeping operation in Dulab, Iraq. The suspected house had been blocked in, allowing no entrance, so the Marines hopped the wall. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis


A mixture of Iraqi soldiers and Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, march down the final stretch of their mission in Dulab, Iraq. The Marines were tired, yet still kept moving with determination to finish the mission. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Lewis



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