FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines of 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, paused to honor a man who gave his life for the cost of freedom in a memorial service for Pfc. Bufford K. VanSlyke here March 11.

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines and sailors from A Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, paused operations here today to honor a Marine killed in the line of duty.

HABBANIYAH, Iraq -- Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, have a key player in their efforts to earn the trust and respect of the Iraqi people.

 FALLUJAH — The war in Iraq is changing gears and taking a new direction; the battles are now fought by Iraqi forces with Coalition assistance. Coalition forces are working on a daily basis with Iraqi Security Forces on patrols, as well as conducting operations in support of ISF.

BETHESDA, Md. -- The first round blew through Maj. K.C. Schuring's helmet, creased the top of his head and popped out through his goggles.

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, for whom this is their first deployment are taking on roles they never envisioned. They are finding themselves much more involved in civil affairs activities in addition to combat operations. They are required to simultaneously be peacekeepers, as well as warriors, in the living example of the "strategic corporal." It can be an overwhelming task for the relatively inexperienced Marines.