RCT-6 is headed out

2009-09-08T08:45:27Z

Well, our time has come to pack our bags and head back to the United States. We have all enjoyed our time here and really appreciate everyone's support. I hope you enjoyed reading our stories because we really enjoyed writing them. Semper Fidelis!

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Older Marine sets example through maturity

2009-09-08T08:42:11Z

Story by 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 occasion...

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Modern-day gladiator answers nation’s call

2009-09-08T08:40:14Z

Story by Cpl. Ryan Turnage CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – A gladiator is defined as a man trained to fight another man in an arena for public entertainment. For Cpl. Matthew Moloch, this is the true test of a man. Moloch began wrestling in middle school...

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From quarterback to legal specialist; he was born to lead

2009-07-31T13:52:45Z

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 you...

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Iraqi Security Forces give back to Anbar citizens

2009-07-19T15:39:52Z

Story by Sgt. Dorian Gardner AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq –Iraqi Security Forces visited various locations within eastern Anbar province and conducted repairs at different schools and clinics during a larger security force operation that recently conc...

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RCT-6 takes control of Camp Ramadi

2009-07-19T15:37:19Z

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 author...

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RCT-6 engineers demilitarize Coalition outposts in Ramadi

2009-06-16T15:16:11Z

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 Ram...

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War-torn Karmah to receive easily accessible drinking water

2009-06-12T14:55:06Z

Story by Cpl. Ryan Turnage CAMP RAMADI, Iraq –Residents of Karmah, Iraq, a once war-torn city in eastern Al Anbar province, and surrounding areas lack clean drinking water. During a meeting held aboard Camp Ali, Iraq, May 31, 2009, Iraqi and...

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Children of Anbar receive new “Arabic Libraries”

2009-06-06T12:27:37Z

Story and photos by Sgt. Dorian Gardner KARMAH, Iraq – As children stood peering over short walls and massing in front of Al Khaloud School in Karmah, Iraq, Marines dismounted their vehicles and unloaded 68 sets of Arabic books to provide the ch...

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Iraqi social workers team with charity and Marines to get disabled kids rolling

2009-06-02T11:28:11Z

Story and photos by 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 citize...

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