Charlie Company in IraqCharlie Company Marines show the quilt they received from the Visiting Nurses Association in Enfield. The quilt was made by East Longmeadow resident Bethanie Calvanese, who works with First Sergeant Ben Grainger's wife, Trish, at the Association.
Marines search Iraqi men at a checkpoint in Fallujah. These search methods were learned at Mojave Viper training in Twentynine Palms, Calif. in March. Next two photos, Marines watch their camrades' backs during patrols.
Marines give Grainger a thumbs-up despite the long hours and heat they have endured on duty.
Charlie Company Marines patrol a street in Fallujah, Iraq, in the spring.
Springfield resident Lance Corporal Gene Roux receives a Purple Heart medal at a ceremony in Fallujah.
Reminder photos courtesy of First Sergeant Ben Grainger
For Reminder Publications' story and photos from their Mojave Viper embed in March, go to Features, then click on Exclusive: Embedded with The Marines.
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