Marines in Haditha "Triad" continue work with Iraqi soldiers, quell insurge [Image 2 of 3]

HAQLANIYAH, IRAQ

07.13.2006

Photo by Staff Sgt. James Goodwin 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

An Iraqi soldier leads a patrol through the streets of Haqlaniyah, Iraq, July 13, 2006. Marines here say the amount of insurgent attacks against Coalition and Iraqi military forces have drastically decreased since three Marines eliminated two insurgents in a counterattack in front of the forward operating base here last month. In the last few weeks, Iraqi soldiers - who are partnered with 3rd Battalion - began spearheading daily patrols throughout the city, which Marines say was once a breeding ground for the insurgency. Just six weeks ago, Marines led the patrols, outnumbering their Iraqi counterparts each time they stepped "outside the wire." Now, the Iraqis outnumber the Marines, and make all tactical decisions during each mission - a stark contrast from when the Marines arrived in Iraq four months ago. (Photo by Sgt. Roe F. Seigle)

• Date Taken: 07.13.2006
• Date Posted: 07.26.2006 06:55
• Photo ID: 26617
• Resolution: 1200x974
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• Location: HAQLANIYAH, IQ