Caption:
AMIRIYAH, Iraq -- A Marine assigned with Bravo Company, 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, moves on top of his assault
amphibian vehicle as the sun sets Aug. 25. Operation Southern
Fire kicked off in the early morning hours of Aug. 25 and 26 with
coalition forces sealing off the town of Amiriyah and the settlement
known as Ferris Town in Al Anbar province in efforts to establish a
permanent presence of Iraqi police and army and in preparation for
upcoming elections. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ruben D.
Maestre)
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