Transition team keeps watchful eye over Iraqi population [Image 1 of 5]

BORDER FORT NINE, IRAQ

10.24.2008

Photo by Sgt. Geoffrey Ingersoll 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Cpl. Jose N. Parra, 25, Loredo, Texas, and other advisers with Border Transition Team 4222 spent the day giving aid to small remote villages, Oct. 24, 2008. Their mission is to train, mentor and advise, but the Marines of BTT 4222 don't forget to provide help to western Anbar's civilian population. The transition team headed up a small civil affairs engagement to provide local Iraqis with medical, dental and logistical aid. Though it's not part of their primary mission, team members here have learned that reaching out to the Iraqi people will make the people more likely to reach out to Marines. Intelligence gathering and improved security is just a byproduct of good relations. The real purpose here was to see some smiles. Marines handed out toothbrushes, toothpaste and teddy bears to each patient finished with the check up. The corpsman spoke to parents about how to treat with the medicine Marines supplied to them. Kids also received a class on proper tooth brushing techniques.

• Date Taken: 10.24.2008
• Date Posted: 09.13.2011 01:48
• Photo ID: 125564
• VIRIN: 081024-M-8187I-004
• Resolution: 1800x1200
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• Location: BORDER FORT NINE, IQ