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    "Walking Dead" Marines hit lake for Spring Break

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    05.13.2008

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Root 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    An Iraqi army soldier guides a Humvee out of a sandstorm during Operation Spring Break near the south side of Lake Tharthar in al Anbar province, May 13. The purpose of the operation was to disrupt suspected insurgent movement. The south side of Lake Tharthar has seen a scarce amount of interaction with coalition forces since 2004, while the north has been more heavily patrolled. "No one has been on the south side of Lake Tharthar for almost two years and there was a possibility insurgents were using the area as a safe haven and transportation hub," said Maj. Jeff McCormack, the operation officers for 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. "The mission was to disrupt insurgent movement and also establish relationships with the local fisherman." (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo'Lance Cpl. Adam J. Root)

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    Date Taken: 05.13.2008
    Date Posted: 05.29.2008 08:43
    Photo ID: 91309
    VIRIN: 080513-M-8228R-002
    Resolution: 1024x544
    Size: 84.82 KB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ

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