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    Ramadi rebuilds as region recovers from violence [Image 1 of 4]

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    The image shows two soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and combat gear interacting with several civilians in what appears to be an indoor setting. A sign with Arabic text is visible on the wall behind the group. The scene appears to depict a military-civilian interaction, likely during a patrol or checkpoint operation.

    RAMADI, IRAQ

    06.18.2008

    Photo by Cpl. Casey Jones 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Staff Sgt. Earl Lucas, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, listens to an Iraqi citizen detail the seriousness of structural damage at a boys and girls school in Ramadi June 18. Repairing the schools in Ramadi has been a key effort in the rebuilding stage. A number of schools in the city are in need of renovations due to structural damage and leaky roofs. "Repairing the schools is essential because it's a school -- it's their future," said Cpl. Chris Sarlo, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. "The children coming up now grew up around violence and fighting. Now that the fighting is over with, we need to focus on their education and hopefully make everything better in the region."

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2008
    Date Posted: 06.28.2008 04:29
    Photo ID: 97997
    VIRIN: 080609-M-1855J-003
    Resolution: 3504x2336
    Size: 521.95 KB
    Location: RAMADI, IQ

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