Older Marine sets example through maturity
Cpl. Ryan Turnage
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq - According to Department of Defense statistics, the average age of a male Marine Corps recruit is 19.1 years old, making the Marine Corps the youngest service as a whole, but there is the occasional "old man" among the ranks of ...
[Submitted On: 09/14/2009]
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From quarterback to legal specialist; he was born to lead
Story and photos by Cpl. Ryan Turnage
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Unselfishness is one of many leadership traits that help make an effective leader. It is a trait that comes with experience and knowing what is best for your fellow Marines rather than yourself. ...
[Submitted On: 07/30/2009]Read More
RCT-6 takes control of Camp Ramadi
Story by Cpl. Ryan Turnage
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – United States Army National Guard soldiers of Headquarters Company, 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, out of Washington state, said farewell to Camp Ramadi, Iraq, after a ceremonial transfer of authority to Regimental Combat Team 6, July 13, 2009. ...
[Submitted On: 07/17/2009]Read More
Kharma sheikhs sit down with security leaders in Ramadi
Story by Sgt. Dorian Gardner
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Civil, military and tribal officials from the city of Kharma in eastern Al Anbar province met to increase cooperation and discuss the current state of affairs in Kharma aboard Camp Ramadi June 26, 2009....
[Submitted On: 07/04/2009]Read More
Company G, 2/23 packs bags to leave COP Tash
Story by Cpl. Ryan Turnage
Combat Outpost TASH, Iraq – Marines with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, packed their bags and headed out of Combat Outpost Tash, Iraq, June 14, 2009. Nearly 200 Company G Marines occupied the outpost for three months, along with a small Iraqi Police force. The outpost is being demilitarized, meaning all military equipment is being removed....
[Submitted On: 06/18/2009]Read More
RCT-6 engineers demilitarize former Coalition outposts in Ramadi
Story by Sgt. Dorian Gardner
RAMADI, Iraq – Combat engineers from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, gathered their vehicles to take part in an ongoing mission to remove barriers from the city streets and outlying areas of Ramadi, Iraq, June 09, 2009....
[Submitted On: 06/16/2009]Read More
Sailor escapes hardship to thrive in U.S. Navy
Story by Cpl. Ryan Turnage
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq - Coming of age in a broken home cluttered with adversity and hard-learned lessons, the struggles of a young corpsman from Regimental Combat Team 6 forged character that has proven useful on his path upward in the U.S. Navy.
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[Submitted On: 05/24/2009]Read More
Iraqi social workers team with charity and Marines to get disabled kids rolling
Sgt. Dorian Gardner
KARMAH, Iraq – Iraqi children face many hardships growing up in a country that has seen its share of hard times and strife. With a national medical system trying desperately to meet the needs of its citizens, sometimes outside agencies step in to provide a helping hand....
[Submitted On: 06/02/2009]Read More