Photos from IRAQ via U.S. Marines - Baker Company Photo Gallery by Kirk Stanley at pbase.com

Photos from IRAQ via U.S. Marines - Baker Company

Message from Iraq

The proud warriors of Baker Company wanted to do something to pay tribute To our fallen comrades. So since we are part of the only Marine Infantry Battalion left in Iraq the one way that we could think of doing that is By taking a picture of Baker Company saying the way we feel. It would be awesome if you could find a way to share this with our fellow countrymen. I was wondering if there was any way to get this into your papers to let the world know that "WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN" and are proud to serve our country." Semper Fi

1stSgt Dave Jobe

The attached photo was forwarded from one of the last U.S. Marine companies in Iraq. They would like to have it passed to as many people as possible, to let the folks back home know that they remember why they're there and that they remember those who've been lost.

*** (I did not take thses Photos, see credits in corner of Photos) If you are the rightful owner of any of the photo's in this gallery set, please send me an email message if you would like them removed. Kirk "Kirksfotografix"

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Leslie Reynolds		19-Apr-2009 05:23
You Guys Rock! What do you need? How do we send you a care package? posting this site on my facebook profile. WE LOVE YOU!

junior		09-Mar-2009 05:54
keep up the good work.......you guys r heros not only in the main states of America...but also here in the Hawaiian islands....much Aloha and may God bless you and your families back home.....

renee		08-Mar-2009 22:48
omg.....you all are my heroes. You're the reason i can sleep at night....THANK YOU!!

Cody H.		26-Jan-2009 19:00
GOD BLESS ALL OUR TROOPS WHO ARE IN IRAQ FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS TO LIVE. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Anita Haas		28-May-2008 17:32
I would just like to say "THANK YOU" for everything you guys are doing for us. Thank you for your courage and your bravery in standing up for all of our beliefs. If anyone is looking for someone to talk to, please feel free to write. haasanital@aol.com God Bless and take care :)

guest		28-Dec-2007 18:47
to all the "guests" who feel the need to bash Bush and insinuate that our soldiers are getting "fucked" by our government sending them there - there are other sites that you should be visiting - get the hell off this one. And just so you know - the soldiers that are getting "fucked" are the reason you still have your freedom asshole!!

Sooze		09-Oct-2007 19:16
If you are the guy who HATES mail call - I want to help you to look forward to it!!! I want to brighten up your day just to say Thank-You. I am looking for a homesick soldier who would like to get mail and packages from someone other than family. I'm a single woman and mom who would love to put a smile on a soldiers face once in a while! I date and I'm not lonely or anything like that. I just want to reach out to one of the Angels who are protecting my family! If ya wanna know about me - I'm from Southern New Jersey. I'm a Philadelphia Eagles fan (ridiculously). I love NASCAR and the Flyers. I have grown kids and 10 grandkids. I used to be an Army wife. (101st Screamin' Eagle). One of my VERY favorite sounds back then were your boots against the roadway in the morning and the faint cadence that I could never quite make out. I get chills whenever I hear the Star Spangled banner & I know every word. I've tried Soldier's Angels but they are anonymous and I want to know YOU and I want you to how much I appreciate YOU! write me & I'll write back PROMISE! Sooze iamsobogus@yahoo.com (I know it look suspicious but this REALLY IS MY EMAIL ADDRESS)

Guest		01-Jul-2007 02:27
God Bless you for all the fuck ups our Government added to the mess. Come home soon!

Julie		06-Jun-2007 20:52
I thank God for you guys out there doing all the hard work! I appreciate all you all are doing for us here at home! I sympathize with your family back at home who are hoping and praying for everyones safe return. I pray the same too! IF anyone needs someone to talk to just write me, I'm here to lend an ear! God Bless you Marines!

Jim Larson		25-Apr-2007 20:47
When I was a baby, 7 of my uncles were serving in WWII. Since then, many of my family and friends followed. My oldest son Chris was a member of the elite U.S. Navy Honor Guard for President Bush (Sr.), while my youngest son Derek is a twice-decorated Gulf War vet, who in the past 17 years, has also served in Germany and Macedonnia, was an excellent Drill Instructor at Fort Knox, KY and is presently doing an outstanding job as a recruiter for the Army National Guard in Georgia. Hardly a day goes by when I don't think of them -- and all of you great men and women in our military. From day one and throughout my life, you have been the heart and soul of America and love you all.

jerry mccarty		15-Feb-2007 15:30
good morning gentalmen what a good job you are doing for our country i have a son who will be in the marines in three years after high school he is so gung whoe about joining the marines he has a big marine flag behind our computer so we will be praying you all over there keep up the good job love the mccartys in pasadena texas send a email and respond back to us

rita		09-Feb-2007 22:28
The pictures were so revealing. I want to Thank every soldier for their courage, resilience and sacrifice. I think of you every day and I will continue to pray for you and to appreciate your efforts. You are my heros. Rita

Guest		07-Feb-2007 17:23
God bless you all and take care. There are alot of us out and about in the US who remember all of your soldiering with great respect and gratefulness. We just don't own our own tv networks and such to broadcast. :-) Stay safe, God Bless DL

palacinka		30-Oct-2006 07:58
Jeff, you wrote "Thanks, Baker Company, and all the allies around the world that are behind you. Because of you, someday there'll be no Husseins, no Jong Il's, no Amahmadinejad's to worry about again. " No you are right, if it were up to these criminals, the whole world that did not obey to the US rules would be bombed, thank god thats not the case!

jeff harstad		29-Oct-2006 02:56
Thank you! I've seen that Anheiser Busch commercial where you guys just come, some airport, walking through, to waiting cars or the bus or whatever, to get home, to wives, girls, your kids, or to your apartment alone, modest house, whatever, whatever a soldiers' pay can get you (not a lot, not nearly like your pals that got civvy professions, small businesses, whatever). -And, starts sporadically, all of a sudden people spy you ... and they start clapping; then getting up, on their feet, as they clap. For you. And I cry. Like everyone else. Like as does the world, for you. Like we did at Vimy. Like we did at Iwo Jima. Like we did after Samara, when your little destroyers chased off the Yamato and her heavy cruisers, a native american captain, Ernest Johnston, coming after them and starting the fight, comparatively little guns blazing at the behemoth-like and far outnumbering Japanese fleet. And I remember all the purple fingers when Iraq voted for the democrasy Uncle Sam and her allies wanted those some 13 million people, in those moms and kids and iraqi dads; And I remember the illegal pipeline of crude Saddam had, directly to Iran. All the worlds' caring, decent people, no matter what color or country, cry for you, love you, worry about you, though they've never met you or never will. Truman, I think, said he'd cared not for the presidency, when it's compared to a purple heart medal. I think that goes for everyone, who's decent and honest. Thanks, Baker Company, and all the allies around the world that are behind you. Because of you, someday there'll be no Husseins, no Jong Il's, no Amahmadinejad's to worry about again. And always, everyone, throughout history, will remember the blood you paid, so that we all can be safe.

Guest		12-Oct-2006 10:01
Soon Bush is responsible for more dead soldiers in the allied forces in Iraq than whre killed in the september 11 attack. Only 5 more to the same number 2996! When will this madness stop?

Jack Bieser		29-Sep-2006 17:31
For you and our fallen comrades "NO YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN"! As a grateful U.S. Army Veteran the colors are always flying outside my front porch. I want to be back in active duty with you people in Iraq. As a retired Air Conditioning Contractor I am sure I could find somthing to do over there. The Doctors here at the San Diego VA evaluated me as well disciplined however being in a war environment would put me in a mania episode and documented me as unfit for duty. Can you relate to that? So I see alot of Veterans and work with them to see that they get there benifits threw the system OK. I even go to Miramar to talk to guys but your not there. I mean that base is quiet. If there is anything I can do like advise on discharge matters or have your attention on certain concerns you might have let me know. Go ahaed and check out my Photography there's a lot of sand in there too.

Guest		27-Sep-2006 13:06
Is this war winable? How many soldiers is it worth to sacrifice for the Iraqi war? 5000? 10 000?

Guest		26-Sep-2006 02:24
The aerial photo was purportedly taken on Sept. 11, 2003 (The Herald of Rock Hill, SC), the SECOND anniversary of the attack. Recall that this was soon after the invasion began in March, 2003. In view of what has been learned in the interim, it is hardly honest to be passing this off as a contemporary statement.

Robert		31-Aug-2006 03:37
And to think about poor President Bush who must strugle to get some peace and quiet on his Crawford ranch, what with all the reporters outside. Hey, sarge, I hate to rain on your parade but you guys got boned. Sorry. Iraq had nothing to do with 911. Take it from this Navy officer, Persian Gulf 1, you guys shouldn't be there. It pisses me off to see your boys busting their hump for some idiot's decision. These photos should really speak to people to get you home asap, not keep you in that shit. God speed.

Guest		14-Jul-2006 13:08
Joe, no offence taken despite your arrogant try to insult me, your insults are inapropriate for this venue. Have some respect, if not for me for your own soliders. You are right on the head when you say that the soldiers are for protecting their country, family and friends lives, but are Iraq their country? Are the Iraqis their people? Have Iraq ever posed a threat to USA? Or have Iraq ever attacked USA in any way? If they had, I would have been the first to admit the right to strike back, just like the Israelis are doing now in Lebanon. Or like you were doing in Afghanistan after WTC. You are partly right when you say that soldiers should follow order and not question them, but common sense should apply. Have you ever heard the frase "I only followed orders" It was repeted a few times in the Nuremberg trials I belive... Would you shoot some innocent people on a street just because you were ordered to? Would you shoot a fellow soldier if your superior in some strange way ordered you to do so? One last question to you, since I am a little slow, please explain to me how American soldiers fighting in Iraq are helping you to live a comfortable life athome? Do this war create less terrorist threats towards USA?

Joe		12-Jul-2006 00:26
What low moral? Alex didn�t say the moral was low. You seem a little slow, no offense. Your comments and questions are inappropriate for this venue. This website is a tribute to the fallen soldiers. Have some respect. Seriously. These soldiers didn�t wake up one morning and become philosophers and decide it was a good idea to go to Iraq. They joined the military to defend our country, where their families and friends live. Many people appreciate the fact that when their leader said, wake up soldiers, we�re going somewhere where some of you are going to die, they didn�t start soul searching and asking questions like is this really ok. And then thinking, I don�t know, it sounds too dangerous. Or why? I thank them for following orders without hesitation on my behalf with courage and valor and leaving their comfortable lives over here to go somewhere as far from home as possible and dying!! so that I can continue living the life I have known, without fear and with less uncertainty. Books can be written on what is being accomplished by Americans in Iraq and what got us there in the first place. What�s in the media is all the only thing many people know and that�s only a glimmer of the whole story. I truly appreciate all of you soldiers serving our country over there or wherever you�re doing your job and loosing your friends and my countrymen to OUR enemies. May God bless you and keep you in all your ways.

Guest		11-Jul-2006 09:08
Alex, if the moral is so low among the us soldiers in Iraq, why not ask oneself the question why? Could it be that they are fighting and don't have anything to fight for really? Its not exactly their homes and land that are under attack, despite what a few hardcore hawks in the Reagan-Bush administration tries to say... I wonder how many innocent americans (and Iraqis) who must die before some strategist sits down and ask themselves, is this worth it? What are the goals? restoring democracy in Iraq? Prevent a full scale civil war among the shias and sunnis? Which side to support in that case? Is it worth sacrifing thousands of american soldiers for? I have never understod the US logic or lack of, the best trained army in the world, have the best equipment, they will probably beat most other armies, but then what? What after the battles? More terrorists are made in Iraq now than before, is that a good situation? You cant send an army against a lunatic suicide bomber, that the us army have never really understood.

alex		06-Jul-2006 03:50
AHAHAHAH so much for freedom of speach... but let me try it better i dont want to hurt any feelings. jazmynne the comments on this page are supposed to help the moral of some of the troops over there. you are not helping so if you could take your comments some where else that would be great, or better yet just keep them to your self.

Guest		26-Jun-2006 06:28
jazmynne, Please tell us how Americas freedom is protected by fighting in Iraq? If you said the freedom of Iraq I could have understood, but are the american freedom related to a civil war in Iraq?

Guest		22-Jun-2006 12:42
jazmynne, Please tell us how Americas freedom is protected by fighting in Iraq? If you said the freedom of Iraq I could have understood, but are the american freedom related to a civil war in Iraq?

Mark J		14-Jun-2006 19:44
God bless you guys and thankyou for your bravery and service.

jazmynne		14-Jun-2006 15:43
my cousin is training in mississippi right now to go over there and fight in iraq. he is risking his life to fight for our freedom. there is any chance that he could die. any time any place. i just hope he can come back safe. or......... at least come back. you know how it is, ill be in 8th grade when he comes back. 8th grade is a long time not seeing him. if we wern't fighting, we would all be safe. please stop fighting.

brian kolakowksi		04-May-2006 16:18
also my e-mail is doomayooma@yahoo.com please mail me back

Brian Kolakowski		04-May-2006 16:12
dude i am 14 and want to be in the marines what should i do. p.s. i have wanted to be in the marines since i was 5.

Guest		07-Apr-2006 23:16
GO U.S. TROOPS!!!

Jon Brandon Williams		15-Mar-2006 14:19
Kevin, I am a senior in high school in the Delayed Entry Program and will be going to Paris Island in August and then on into infantry. I thank yall guys for what you are doing and think about yall and pray for yall everyday. Yall be careful and come home safe man. Semper Fi

Guest		08-Mar-2006 14:06
Kevin, Does 3/2 ring a bell with you brother? If so how is life treating you? Remember the radio call..."Any station this net?" If not, I have the wrong Kevin and disregard. Otherwise, find me on NIPR Global and send a SITREP would ya? YUT, The other Kev

Baron Mckee		05-Mar-2006 05:34
HEY......GIVE those Iraqies hell Marines!! Doin a GREAT job.....But you all do me one favor,come home alive to your families and friends....thats all i want!

Guest		01-Mar-2006 00:56
The bottom photo is 2/8 just outside of the Nas. I was there when the photo was taken. Semper Fi Kevin

matthew ostafin		30-Dec-2005 19:30
im in the marines right now, ill be in iraq in march, i know its rough but keep yalls heads up.

Donny		16-Dec-2005 22:46
OOHRAH! In Ramadi right now. Kicken ass and taken names!

Mike Hayes		03-Dec-2005 12:46
I think about you guys every single day over there. I am humbled and in awe of your bravery and service. Any American who takes what you do for granted should be ashamed of themselves. God bless you boys, come home safe. Mike H.

Rita		12-Nov-2005 16:36
Thank you for the photos. Most of all, thank you for serving your country. I will keep you all in my prayers. I will pray for your safe return. My son will be signing with the Marines in one month. Guess that makes us family. Thank you for inspiring my son! God Bless you all!

Guest		11-Oct-2005 06:44
THANK YOU

RICK		11-Oct-2005 06:42
HOO-RAH SOLDIERS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AWESOM JOB I HAVENT FORGOTTEN

JP		10-Sep-2005 10:04
I'll be there in January...semper fi men

Guest		26-Aug-2005 22:18
Just want to thank our Troops for all the sacrifices they make to protect our American way of life. Without them, we would not be free to live our lives the American way. THANK YOU! R. Smith "American Patriots For True Equality" http://apfte.net

gavin		06-Aug-2005 23:18
my future brothers, i wait the day to fight amongst the few,see ya'll real soon.Hoo-Rah!

gavin		06-Aug-2005 23:16
my future brothers, i wait the day to fight amongst the few,see ya'll real soon.Hoo-Rah!

Ian Martin		22-Jul-2005 04:00
give 'em hell boys. I'm joining up at 17. Semper-Fi

Jenny		16-Jul-2005 18:18
Hey kirk, Please tell 1st SGT Dave Jobe thanks for the pics. It's so great to see that We have not forgotteen what we are fighting for. One of my good friends is in 1/5 company B he is a great guy and I support all the military men and women that are serving there in Iraq. Semper Fi and God Bless our military

Eric Wilson		21-Jun-2005 22:31
I am a softmore in high school and I await the moment to join the Marines when I turn 18. So I can join the fight.

Eric Wilson		21-Jun-2005 22:30
I am a softmore in high school and I await the moment to join the Marines when I turn 18. So I can join the fight.

Steve		12-May-2005 05:24
Nice message 1stSgt Jobe (an LAR Marine) and good photos. But, they do miss represent the U.S. Marine Corps. 04.jpg is U.S. Army, 03.jpg is British and 02.jpg is U.S. Army. I can't tell who is in 05.jpg, but 01.jpg is a picture of Marines.

Cory Norris		10-May-2005 19:32
im a future marine in the DEP. I cant wait until im right up there kickin ass with ya! Keep up the good work and save some for me.

baron mckee		01-May-2005 03:56
kick ass i want our men outta there! im joinin the marines when im 18.SEMPERFI

BARON MCKEE		01-May-2005 03:53
HEY I THINK YOU ALL ARE DOING A GREAT JOB

Guest		28-Apr-2005 17:33
I WANT TO SEND MY LOVE AND PRAYS OUT TO ALL OF THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR US. SOME PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT YA'LL ARE DOING OVER THERE, AND I AM NOT SURE THEY EVER WILL. BUT I, AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. MY BOYFRIEND WILL BE LEAVING FOR IRAQ SOON, AND IT IS GOING TO BE REALLY HARD, BUT I KNOW THAT THIS IS WHAT HE WANTS TO DO, AND IT IS WHAT HE IS TRAINED TO DO, AS ALL THE REST ARE AS WELL.I RESPECT THAT SO MUCH. SO ONCE AGAIN, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, AND THANK YOU......THANK YOU SO MUCH.

thant		25-Feb-2005 23:18
I'm a senior in high school and am about to go to the citadel, military college of south carolina. I'm going there to pursue a career as an infantry man in the Marine Corps. Although there are some who did not want to go to war and some who forget why whe are there, most of us believe in what you're doing and we do remember. We're proud of you guys. Stay safe and give'em hell marines.

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