Last month, the Islamic world celebrated Ramadan.

FALLUJAH, IRAQ - When insurgents hid a bomb in front of his house a few days ago, intending to use it against U.S. or Iraqi troops, Majeed al-Rawi had only one option: Move out.

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq  - While Iraqi doctors are fighting off sickness in their patients, Marines here are fighting off insurgents who threaten their hospitals.

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A 35-year-old Marine sergeant was killed after being struck by a sniper's bullet while serving in Iraq, his family said.

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq  - Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment put on a pretty good imitation of engineers.

AL ASAD, Iraq  - A devoted husband and father, a dedicated sailor and electrician, a brother in arms - this is how sailors and other U.S. service members remembered Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. "Chuck" Komppa Oct. 28, 2006 during a memorial service here.

 FALLUJAH, Iraq -  Marines from C Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment staged cordon-and-knock operations in the Shuhada district in southern Fallujah as part of Operation Seminole Oct. 28.

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq  - There are a couple of simple rules to keep Marines in combat happy. Don't mess with free time, and make sure the chow is good.

CHICAGO -- Two weeks ago while patrolling Iraq's Al Anbar province, Lance Cpl. Joe Green's truck hit a roadside bomb.