iraq_desert Photo Gallery by L Nguyen at pbase.com

(All the picture in this gallery are taken by my brother and his buddies in Iraq)
I just wanted to send everyone a message to thank you for leaving your words of encouragement and comment's on my picture page. The many comments that I've been getting on the page have been extremely motivating and inspirational to not only me, but the other guys on the team! They're always eager to return to the page and check for any new messages that people have left. The many words of encouragement that you and others leave make us even prouder to be serving and defending our country! We will continue to post new pictures when we can, and will continue to serve in a manner that will make you proud of us. We would like to reply to each of you personally, however, due to operational constraints we have very limited time. But we will try our best!
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers,
Sincerely,
-Sgt Anh Nguyen and the US Marines of 4th Civil Affairs, Ramadi, Iraq

Note: For those of you that have read the article in the Philadelphia Daily News about us, I want clarify when we are coming back. It stated that my unit and I are scheduled to come back in August of 04, but when in fact it will be sometime in early spring.

Note #2: Please take notice that this picture page is not an open forum. We are simply showing pictures to our family, friends, and anyone else who would like to see a different side of the war. There are plenty of other websites where you can go and express your feelings/opinions about the war, and I encourage you to do so there, but not here. Please don't waste our time, or your own time by posting these hateful/hurtful messages here that will only cause a mini online forum war that'll help absolutely no one, and only discredit your opinion's and belief's about the war due to your very own contradictions with the difference in which you feel and what you're saying. Your messages will also be deleted because once again, this is not an open forum, and please, do not make the mistake of taking our kindness as weakness.
-Sgt Nguyen Anh

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Eagles	Kurdish refugees	No better friend...no worse enemy	Pre mission
AK shooting	Kuwait	I'm a sucker for sunrises	One of the son's palaces
Coffee in the morning	Crazy Iraqi bug that stung me.	AK47 class	Kids in Ramadi
Iraqi kids with soccer ball	Frias Luis	Doublemint gum anyone?	Letters
Journey 203.jpg	Journey 204.jpg	Journey 205.jpg	I'm even more of a sucker for sunsets
San Diego just being bummy	First time seeing clouds in months, and first time in Iraq	Thumbs up	Dancing
Journey 206.jpg	LoL	Myself and Major Royer	What was I looking at?
Stress balls...when you get stressed....take 2, pull pins and throw...you'll feel better afterwards. Promise...	Another one of the palaces...can't see very well in the background	Being overwhelmed	Kids in Ramadi
Otto is overwhelmed	Otto is overwhelmed #2	The kids have breached the perimeter	Doing security...I'm not posing! I swear! Didn't even know this pic was taken!
What the heck is that smell!?	uhh...nice sheepy...	Why you so ANGRY!?	....
.....#2	There's a darker cloud in the middle of the blue...looks kinda like an Eagle don't you think...?	America good!	Take my picture...
Take our picture	yay!	hi	take my picture!
moon over charlie med	Tarbox...aka Boxtar...aka tearbox....aka starbucks...	chatting with local	chatting with local #2
chatting with local #3	chatting with local #4	chatting with local #5 (they have no water...no electricity)	conversing as little girl looks on
:(	villiage	something from us to them...	it's not much...but all we can offer now
Journey 238.jpg	Journey 241.jpg	flexing	Journey 243.jpg
smiles	Almost Heavenly	Journey 265.jpg	Journey 266.jpg
Journey 267.jpg	Journey 268.jpg	Journey 271.jpg	picture 001.jpg
P8210021.JPG	Ramadi kids	Smoking the hooka....Apple flavored tobacco	Luis, Scott, Rom
my friend Luis Frias...he became a daddy Nov. 10th, 2004 (Iraq time)	Mail call	Luis letter	Luis letter #2
picture 159.jpg	G is angry!	"hi" (Ramirez in pic)	Operation --------- (raid)
yes.....	it's a "G" thing...	picture!	Football (soccer) Iraqi's favorite past time.
Frias	Frias #2	Iraqi Bar B Q...Kabob's made of lamb & beef....mmmmm	Luis Frias with Chris Gimello and a US soldier before mission.
G handing out Happy Ramadan cards.JPG	G on the roof.JPG	G and Chula.JPG	G and Hamnou Chulas sister.JPG
Got anymore.JPG	Ramirez and G.JPG	pics.JPG	before op.JPG
Making friends	DSC00265.JPG	bd	Hair cuts
DSC00266.JPG	Luis	G and Luis	Rob with SAW weapon
Journey 336.jpg	Journey 338.jpg	"Starbucks" in Va	Sand storm (a little one)
"Starbucks"	Norm kicking back	beforemission.JPG	Just waking up.jpg (or so he say's haha) His e-mail is joseph.sebastian.rossi@us.army.mil
Luis' baby.jpg (4 days old in the picture as of Nov. 13th, 2004. His 1st baby, born while he is on deployment)	Long day of HESCO's.jpg	bd.jpg	BD love's his coffee.jpg
cool kid.JPG	DSC00344.JPG	She love's to have her picture taken.JPG	She love's to have her picture taken#2.JPG
She love's to have her picture taken#3.JPG	Best of friends! Look at them! Nothing can separate these two....not even a black eye.JPG	BD and H.jpg	picture 059.jpg
Ramadi kids.JPG	picture 006.jpg	I tired....JPG	Handing out books.JPG
family.jpg	Even the parents are doing it.jpg	Hellooo.jpg	Journey 603.jpg
Journey 600.jpg	Female US Soldier with children.jpg	Journey 588.jpg	Journey 586.jpg
Journey 580.jpg	Journey 575.jpg	Journey 557.jpg	Baghdad...? Falluja.....? Where am I?.jpg
Peace	Group Peace	G unit.jpg	Ram Raz.jpg
Journey 519.jpg	Journey 518.jpg	Helping out.jpg	Helping out#2.jpg
Young Iraqi boy in ARMY shirt salutes us, but with wrong hand (it's ok, it's the thought that counts).jpg	Rob D.jpg	Journey 308.jpg	Gimello grillin.JPG
Cook out.JPG	Cook out.JPG	She's making tortillas from scratch.JPG	She's making tortillas from scratch#2.JPG
G & Luis.JPG	Luis, S. and me	Oh NO...caught on tape!.jpg	I got mail! Thanks for the detergent guys! .jpg
And the gum!.jpg	cool kid.JPG	John	Leds & John
DSC02834.JPG	Luis	Affection	Ramraz
1EEF1850.jpg	1EEF1851.jpg	some of the guys	Lt. and the adorable kid
Adorable kid and not so adorable Marine. Just kidding Luis	High five!	Home is towards the sunset......	Journey 871.jpg
Kicking back	Bro's	Journey 942.jpg	Journey 833.jpg
Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader's autographed our picture and sent it to us.	Rob having dinner	Luis in up armor gun truck	Journey 978.jpg
Journey 984.jpg	I'd like to call this picture "hope"	I....can....barely.....move....	G handing out school supplies
Journey 989.jpg	Journey 990.jpg	Ben handing out water	Journey 957.jpg
One leg crane style vs. Kung Pow Cow style	Luis	Luis vs. Rob	G
Christmas bar b q	Hanging out during Christmas	Rob and G before mission	Bill and Harr working
Journey 1090.jpg	Journey 1100.jpg	Journey 1020.jpg	Journey 1068.jpg
Someone lose a cow....?	Bill and kids	Hi	Bill and sheep herders
Sheep herders	That's me....and a lot's of locals	Journey 1044.jpg	Starbucks and Luis
Journey 1112.jpg	Night vision in a tank	Convoy, watching sector of fire	Sunrise...
Journey 1135.jpg	Journey 1192.jpg	Journey 1185.jpg	Journey 1062.jpg
A & N	Journey 1074.jpg	Journey.jpg	Your caption here:
A picture say's a thousand words. What does this picture say to you? Put your caption here:	G and Ramirez on Christmas Eve.JPG	Crowd waiting to recieve goods in front of Saddams pic painted over.JPG	DSCN1306.JPG
DSCN1307.JPG	DSCN1323.JPG	G under Soulas tree.JPG	Little girl who left Fallujah.JPG
Lost.JPG	Nguyen Frias and G.JPG	G and Frias 1.JPG	Marines heading out
Journey 1706.jpg	Boys school	John with some students	Be cool...stay in school!
Terrorist's/insurgents, will never make kids smile like this.	DSC00699.JPG	l--Army SSGT speaks Arabic with students--26 Oct 04.JPG	Dropping off medical supplies
Would you turn your back on them now?	Journey 1789.jpg	G and new friends.	Me and friends
Rom with local kids	Journey 1867.jpg	Q	Tarbox looks like he's really hurt...what did you do Luis...?
Shoes for HA mission (Humanitarian Aid)	Blankets for HA mission being forklifted	Shoes/blankets on truck	Unloading food for HA (MRE's: Meal Ready to Eat)
Unloading blankets and shoes	Starting a human chain	Luis getting ready to hand out Humanitarian MRE's	The only thing keeping this crowd from rioting, trampling one another and us, and causing pure chaos to get to the food....
.....is this gate......	...and these barb/ wires...	Passing out food, shoes, blankets into black bags(winter here is pretty cold)	Blankets
The men hauling the aid in bags	All this stuff can get heavy...Marine helping out	G lending a hand	A medic helping local's out during HA mission
Lot's of palm tree's here	Another sunset......	He wants to come with us. Sorry little buddy, it's not that safe yet, but we're working on it.	Cooking breakfast....
Steak....&....	...eggs....mmmmm	Care bear with Local Iraqi children	Candy anyone? =]
Quigster driving Humvee past jet	Handing books out to kids	Father and daughters come out to greet us	Big Smiles
Little girl with little smile, little brother, big eyes	It's just too early for me...	Vanilla sky sunset	Reflection of sunset in puddle of muddy water
Vanilla skies	Little girl holds US soldier's hand	Me and local Kurdish kids	Local kids
DSC00267.JPG	Thumbs up in front of Bradley tank	Local's bring out Iraqi dishes for us	Starbucks must've been hungry cause he sure is happy
Stormin' Norm' and Starbucks have lunch	Fly by over Iraq	Chatting with local's	G chatting with locals
Talk with locals	Starbucks	Conversation	Little girl shyly waves to Starbucks
Kids coming out to greet us	Kids coming out to greet us #2	Kids coming out to greet us #3	Girl and her brother
Ben, Luis, and Shea in front of Iraqi clinic after dropping off medicine	G during sandstorm	Norm in sandstorm	Light sand storm I'm in
G playing "football" (American soccer) with Iraqi's	Iraqi man playing American Football	Iraqi tossing football around	Nice catch
US soldier and Iraqi man play football	Luis and G during week long operation	Marine passing out books in Girls school	Me and Starbucks at Blud Diamond
Kevin	Kevin and me with kids	Friends	Thumbs up!
Hey everybody....look at me...I'm Sgt Frias everybody!	C and friend	C and M with local kids	Is that a map of Iraq?
Stormin' Norm on guard	Sisters	Smile's and Peace sign	DSC03295.JPG
Young boy salutes us	Group picture....still too early in the morning for me	Nice sunrise	Nice sunrise #2
Sunrise with Marine peaking over hill	Luis with kids	Kids in front of desecrated Saddam painting	G in front of a Mosque
Me walking quickly to a position as Luis takes a quick picture	Yay	Inside a Humvee	Sweaty.....covered in dust...and sunburned.....but......
.....still smiling..... =]	Riding into the sunset	Riding into the sunset #2	DSC03304.JPG
DSC03303.JPG	Sunset	Norm	Little chilly huh Kevin?
Me and my brother	To all bad guys: Coming soon to a neighborhood near you	Hmmm....which way do we go now?	Stay low Luis
Hanging out	Luis being served chai (Iraqi tea)	Cheers! G is served some too.	Bottom's up
Local' bring Luis some Iraqi dishes for lunch	Young Iraqi girl come's out of her house to greet us	and so do her sisters	Smiles all around
Group photo in open desert	Luis shakes hands	Hey little fella	Leaning against an interesting wall for a break
Me shaking hands	IMG_0071.jpg	Young Iraqi boy happily runs towards us	Team GURKHA photo after our last operation in Iraq
I think she wants to tell us something...so her father lift's her up towards our truck for her to tell us. =]

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effildIncitle		11-Jun-2011 12:30
I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you�re saying here and the way you�ve presented it is awesome.

Robert Adams		14-Jul-2009 02:17
God Bless these Marines and their families. GySgt Adams (USMC Ret.)

Guest		23-Jan-2009 17:36
Anh, this is so awesome to see your photos. It makes me super nervous, though, when I see you without your helmet! Peggy

scorpius		20-Sep-2008 04:25
Excellent documentation. The media needs to take some serious journalism lessons from you guys and report the truth instead of hiding it. We know better! God bless and your actions of gratitude do not go unnoticed by the American public!!!

Antoine Vu		11-Oct-2007 05:24
Thanks for sharing "another side" of the war with us. God bless you all. Antoine

K. Nguyen		12-Sep-2007 04:36
Thanks for keeping us save and alive! Your service to this great country is deeply appreciated.

Guest		10-Sep-2007 21:20
Great images of the real deal....thanks for sharing and for your service!

Nick Koske		21-Aug-2007 20:58
Great images...I looked through each photo. Thanks for your service.

Len		10-Jul-2007 12:48
God Bless you and family. Thanks for serving and you couragous time in your life to keep our country the Home of the Free and Brave. Thanks for sharing your pics with us. We enjoyed visiting your site. Its nice to see as you put it "the other sideof the war". Daily Blessing my friend, Welcome Home. Len. Im a Federal Firefighter God Bless

Guest		04-Jun-2007 04:59
Wonderful site. JT

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Wayne Blaylock Montana		17-Apr-2007 19:41
Thank you all for your service and time in this fight. You fight for all of us and all that have lived before us for freedom of terrorism. We wish you well and hope you all arrive safely back home and know when you get back you are all heroes to us. The Stillwater County Blaylock clan.

Veronica		06-Apr-2007 19:59
THANK YOU, MAY GOD BLESS U AND KEEP U SAFE, NO MATTER WHERE U ARE OR WAHT YOUR DOING, ITS TIME TO BRING HOME OUR TROOPS, AND THIS IS COMING FROM A REPUBLICAN. I THINK ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11, FOR THAT IS THE REASON YOU ARE TRULY THERE, BUT WE HAVE ALREADY LOST ENOUGH OF OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMAN, AND THEY ARE NEEDE BACK HOME, WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, BE SAFE, BE HUMBLED, FOR THERES LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. HAPPY EASTER, SOLDIERS, FOR CHRIST IS THE REASON! FOR HE HAS RISEN! SO BE THANKFUL FOR SUCH A MERCIFUL GOD THAT WE SERVE. GOD BLESS YOU

Rebecca		29-Mar-2007 16:01
I love these pictures. I am so happy that you guys were out there to be the true ambassadors for the USA. Thank you so much for all you do and I keep you and all of our soldiers in my thoughts and prayers.

Minh D.		22-Mar-2007 17:41
Love your pictures Nguyen. Really proud you all. I wish you all the best of luck!

Guest		28-Feb-2007 17:01
I would also like to thank you. I have a brother and a son serving also. God Bless all of you..

chris franklin		23-Feb-2007 02:36
thank you guys so much . come home safe. hurry home bob racich we,re waiting for you.

Melissa Gilbert		08-Feb-2007 15:02
There was only one other man who would give his life for us and that is our FATHER in HEAVEN. I give my highest respect to ALL the MILTARY MEN and WOMEN who are willing to give there life for me as my father did. You will FOREVER be in my prayers and thoughts. Thank you for loving me with out even knowing me you are the best in the world. Keep up the GREAT work. With the Deepest Love, Melissa Gilbert Kaiserslautern Gemany

Guest		28-Jan-2007 16:50
Thank you for giving us a peek at your new world. I stand taller now after viewing these pictures. I am so very proud of each and everyone of you for your stance in a commitment and for the dedication that you give to the word freedom. May God keep you safe and grant you all a speedy return home and back in the arms of your parents and families. I am so proud to call you warriors of peace and love for your fellow man. God Bless each and everyone of you!!!!!

Thank You.		21-Jan-2007 16:49
Thank you for your sacrifice. You should be proud to do what you are doing. You deserve great respect and appreciation. God bless you, and America.

John		15-Jan-2007 04:37
Thank you for you service! Love the pictures! -John-

Harold H		14-Jan-2007 12:59
Great job on a tough mission. Wish everyone the best. Harold H (ex military Canada)

Lady Rebel		21-Dec-2006 06:17
Do any of your friends in the pictures have websites with more pics on them? I would love to see more if you have them. The pictures taken were awesome, it was nice to see something other than death and fighting. Does your brother or his friends have their own page of pictures? If so can you send me the link? It would be greatly appreciated

Petros Labrakos		11-Dec-2006 12:54
world would be better if more people like YOU could shoot with a camera if more people like YOU could smile while being shot... I congratulate you from heart wishing you the best! from Greece

Number one Fan		30-Nov-2006 13:47
God bless you and all of your friends. Thank you for all that you do and have done for our country. I pray that you all are safe and home now. If you have anymore photos I would love to see them. Please post more and let us know when you do.

Guest		20-Nov-2006 18:03
May God bless and keep you safe. Thank you for your service. You are ALL heroes in my book. ♥ Sasha (Charleston, SC)

Dom Baldwin		13-Nov-2006 03:38
God bless you brother... come home safe. Semper Fi.

chris		11-Nov-2006 22:23
thank you to all. have an honorable veteran's day. thank you for everything you have done for me.

Angela		23-Oct-2006 09:34
I have a brother arriving in Iraq in two weeks. Thanks for you service to our country.

purpod		19-Oct-2006 18:04
Blessings to all of our troops & Many thank you's for your great images. I'd stay longer, but have run out of time. Ignore the "guests" who don't have the courage to put their names to their ignorant words! Stay focused & come home safe!! V'd

Townley Pittman		16-Oct-2006 04:01
Wow! This tells a story of bravery. Great pics

Jack Sheldon, Jr.		08-Oct-2006 04:55
God Bless American Troops.

Guest		01-Oct-2006 01:32
God bless iraq !

Rick C		30-Sep-2006 21:57
Thanks to you and all of the troops. It is interesting to see a behind the scenes look at Iraq. We appreciate your efforts. Ignore the media and carry on. Thanks again.

daniel		26-Aug-2006 17:55
Nguyen Really appreciate your work. Im thankful for you to share with us about Iraq For many people it's easy to complain and complain. War it's not an easy thing... (they talk about the so called 3 years) many people who only see the news wont never understand war. Thankyou, thankyou for your service. Military keeping us safe.

Li, Arianna		24-Aug-2006 18:47
Will it ever end? 2003 the tension was there the clock ticked the war declared the whole world watched with minimal warning Iraq was striked Saddam overthrown But Innocents killed Legacies destroyed History was buried Culture threatened Loved ones hurt 2006 3 years flew the wounds healing but once in a while you hear from the news you learn it from the net this war there still young soldiers on mission still Iraq in a mess still little kids hungry still Will this ever end? And when?

Nancy		20-Aug-2006 08:40
Thank you, thank you for your service. A grateful nation appreciates all that you are doing, and the sacrifices you are making in being away from your families.

Matthew		17-Aug-2006 16:49
Gday from Australia, wish you guys the best of luck during your deployment you're doing a great job and your country should be proud. Cheers!

Mike Boatner		04-Aug-2006 02:38
May God bless you and your loved ones - thank you from another grateful American.

Steve Osterberg		03-Aug-2006 15:58
Great photos..Thanks for the tour through the eyes of our heroes God Bless and keep you all from harm!

Drew		14-Jul-2006 16:08
You guys are doing something great. I appreciate you all.

Daniel P. Alfonso		14-Jul-2006 13:11
I want to wish your brother and his buddies a safe tour in Iraq and a Get Home Soon. Great Photos. Stay Safe and Be Well Always... Danny Alfonso FDNY Fireman http://www.pbase.com/fd1075ny

Guest		14-Jul-2006 12:32
Nice photos. Very guttsy of you to post photos of the war given the current anger/negative emotions many (including me!) feel about the war. Polititians disgust me, but obviosly most soldiers are intelligent honest people like you doing a difficult job. All the best from an Aussie living abroad.!!

Jos Mecklenfeld		12-Jul-2006 23:16
Nice to see the other side of the war in the eyes of the 'normal' soldier. I think it is good to see this an not only bomb attacks.

Stan Martin		09-Jul-2006 20:03
Semper Fi!

Guest		23-Jun-2006 17:00
Thanks for sharing the photos. I admire your courage, keep up the good work. Seeing these pics, make me feel good. Beat seeing all crap on the news, good seeing you guys building a rapport with the communities there. HOORAH!

vholmes		18-Jun-2006 01:34
Thank you for preserving our Freedom. We love you all, and pray for your safety daily.

Tony		05-Jun-2006 17:28
great photos. regards, respect and good luck to all the troops out there, from the UK

Guest		29-May-2006 11:55
God bless you all! I'm canadian, but still, i'll send a blessing.

AcroChik		20-May-2006 19:42
Thank you, from a grateful American.

Guest		19-May-2006 18:10
Take Care : )

raleighmsa		04-May-2006 14:25
Your service to our country is much appreciated. Too bad the mass media is not intrested in the good news that come from Iraq and always focus on the negatives. Those kids' smiling faces show approval and I wish the skeptics could see these images. Y'all are the silent heroes and our thoughts and prayers will be with you. May that area get stabilized, Iraqi people find the peace they deserve and all of you come back home safe. Please share our words of support with the rest of our troops.

MP Carney		22-Apr-2006 03:33
Thanks for sharing so much of yourselves in so many ways. Duty and honor are not mere words, they are the heart and soul of warrior citizens.

Tony Howell		11-Apr-2006 01:09
Thank you for all of the wonderful photos and thank you most for your service and dedication to keeping America free.

Jonathan		22-Mar-2006 20:08
THANK YOU! Awsome page. You guys fill me with pride in seeing what a generation of young men and women will do for their country and what they feel is right. Thanks for keeping us safe and building a better tommarow for all of the people of earth. Airborne!

Guest		18-Mar-2006 04:20
Speechless. Thank you for your service. Fly-over country has your back. Don't dispair!

Frankie		15-Mar-2006 17:29
There are many troops who want to do the right thing, but I have also seen many troops that are nothing more than punks acting very arrogantly towards civilians. Currently 2306 U.S soldiers are dead since this crazy war began and I strongly believe that those soldiers who act like arrogant bullies have helped in making the death toll higher than it should be. Honestly this war should never have happened but now its too late and American presence is needed to keep some type of order. It makes me feel so sad to see how many soldiers and civilians have been killed, how many families destroyed because of the decisions made by some multi millionaires who's main objective is more profit. To all the troops out there just hang in there, keep strong, and be humble.

Guest		14-Mar-2006 22:51
Lots of friendly Kurds!

Eli		08-Feb-2006 15:04
Very interesting pictures, some of them are quite nice and many touching. Your pictures help me to partly understand what you are doing there. You are very courageous. Be careful and hope this will be over, or at least stabilised, soon.

Will Evans		31-Jan-2006 02:27
Great gallery. Thank you much for showing the "other" side of whats going on vs what the media likes to show.

Guest		19-Jan-2006 22:00
you guys are the key in Iraq. This country desperatly needs to by=pass the media machine that trys to keep the good news from Iraq from reaching the masses here. I wsh there was an out-of the box way this could be done besides blogs. I did a little time at Camp Victory...cake walk I know... come homw safe. LT Stephen Benson

andrew		19-Jan-2006 21:09
Guys - I just came across the website, and reviewed the pictures...they make me think of friends I have over there and also the great things you are doing. It is nice to see your smiles, and the Iraqis as well; I hop you find many reasons to smile in the midst of it all. Each of you are heros, and we love you all for the work you do. Stay safe, and keep you heads up (or down), as the situation requires...and know you will be returning to a grateful country and loving family and friends. AG -FL

Guest		19-Jan-2006 13:53
whell if it is not in the open forum should be password protected and is all faulse just by deleting all the negative opinions.

Anh		17-Jan-2006 06:46
Well said Matsura. =)

matsura		15-Jan-2006 08:53
Was it discourse that ever made people suffer or was it the imposition of one ideology unopposed that has caused the suffering of hundreds of millions? Make no mistake without freedom of expression and discourse you get, Nazi's and fascists. I appreciate your efforts to show this side of the war; but there are always a spectrum of viewpoints, not one, not two, but many and this is the foundation of a democracy.

C&C Photo		05-Jan-2006 13:38
Thank you for sharing some of the sights and activities which occur daily in Iraq Sgt Nguyen. Personally, I want to thank you for what you are doing and your sacrifices. Sincerely, Charles @ C&C Photo

David, california		02-Jan-2006 04:02
Thanks for the pictures. I have to go to the internet to get info on Iraq and elsewhere, since the media tends to leave things out. It's great to see what you do daily. Thanks for your service and semper fi.

Yow from Pasadena, CA		20-Dec-2005 04:37
Thanks for sharing, those are great photos. You guys are all are heroes. Take care y'all and God Bless and we wishing y'all a very Merry Christmas and and Happy New Year.

Kemmy		16-Dec-2005 23:05
Whilst i don't agree with the war. I beilieve in what you are doing (in Iraq, and elsewhere); paying daily with your lives and your futures, for the inemptitudes of our leaders. You are all brave, and extremely noble.

allan		15-Dec-2005 00:39
god bless you all!! i'm from canada and its nice to see what our neighbours are accomplishing there, i am VERY pleased. its finally nice to see the otherside of the story. take care of yourselves and one another.

allan		15-Dec-2005 00:26
god bless you all!! i'm from canada and its nice to see what our neighbours are accomplishing there, i am VERY pleased. its finally nice to see the otherside of the story. take care of yourselves and one another.

Jason		14-Dec-2005 00:57
Its pics like these that makes me proud of my fellow Soldiers and Marines. These are pics you wont see on the news or CNN, this is the truth of what is going on, its not always killing or bad things that happen. We are doing a lot of good over there for their county and for humanity. Take care guys and keep your ass down and your eyes open. SGT. Jason Rieger US Army 1995-2003

Michelle N		01-Dec-2005 22:39
Thank you for every US soldiers serving the country. Thanks for all these pictures that I missed in the daily news. It's greatly encouraged me. Love is the mutual language.

Bob Foisel		29-Nov-2005 19:25
Thanks for your service and thanks for showing us something we don't see on the news, peoples spirits up.

james k		24-Nov-2005 04:35
If all could see what many don't get to see...the love...the care...God bless u all, and keep loving the folks there..!!

Dovid Kaplan		24-Nov-2005 01:02
i feel like i was privledge to join you for a day. may you have safe trips your entire lives,going in peace and returning in peace

Guest		23-Nov-2005 06:05
Could you tell me which camere bag are you using for the trips? Thanks

Eric		12-Nov-2005 03:25
be safe guys and thanks for everything

Guest		09-Nov-2005 14:16
Happy 230th Birthday Marines. I hope to see you all a Cookies Tavern. Semper Fidelis Kevin

Guest		04-Nov-2005 00:58
Thanks

Ahmed Shehab		29-Oct-2005 21:24
I like this gallery, and i like the way that american soldiers treating those poor people,it seems like they have kind hearts ( i hop the most of them will be the same way ), we understand that you guys PUSHED to be there , and we wish you and iraqi people will be safe, no blood, no shooting. i wish you will be home safe soon. ===== > from Egypt

Noel S		23-Oct-2005 02:42
Good thing that you've created this gallery, you guys take care and hoping that you'll be home soon. God bless!!!

Mike in Pleasant Hill, CA		17-Oct-2005 16:30
Thank you for sharing your great photos and for all the great work you and your brothers in arms are doing over there! Thank you for sharing your personal experience in Iraq, something CNN (Communist News Network) is trying desperately to cover up... Too bad reporting the news comes second to pushing a political agenda, but we're not falling for it! Thank you for your bravery and for defending freedom! Proud to be Asian, Proud to be American.

Guest		08-Oct-2005 23:52
As a former Army soldier I just want to say to all our service members out there, that you ROCK!!!!! Thanks for having the courage to step up to the plate and protect this great nation and to help other nations in their struggle for freedom. Don't lose heart. Remember the warrior spirit and watch each other's back. Your Brother in Arms, David Holloway www.pbase.com/lrdchivalry

From S.Korea		02-Oct-2005 18:03
Basically, I'm against this war, but these pictures gives me another point of view. I know that you guys are doing the jobs at the risk of your life. I hope all of you guys make home safely. Bless you.

NewDirection on DailyKos		30-Sep-2005 22:56
Great gallery. I'm gonna break your rule a bit I guess, but not a lot. I'm not holding back though.... I'm always eager to see the good side of the occupation of Iraq because I know their are a lot of great people in the American armed forces who will continue to do their best with a beyond tough situation. In fact I came very close to joining the Marines a few years back and had I not thought better of it due to some questions on the entrance forms and the base commander's admonition not to listen to the recruiter and lie about them, or face federal prison, I'd probably be over there with you now. That gives me exactly zero additional points to spend advancing any opinion I have about the war but it should illustrate that I know it could be me over there, almost. I don't like the fact that you guys are over there, but not because I don't like you guys... A lot of it has to do with the fact that I do like you guys. But, don't take that as discouragement. Like I've said to a lot of the soldiers I've corresponded with on DailyKos (including Paul Hackett the one time he dropped by there) I want you guys to succeed. Make some firends, show the best face of the USA, don't get hurt, come home and help make America a better place if only just by living a good life. I hope that's a tenth as encouraging as the pictures in your gallery, which say a lot about you but nothing about neoconservatism.

Guest		21-Sep-2005 20:38
Nice pictures... I just returned from Ramadi and I can tell you that it has changed a bit from the time you were there... the roads are a lot cleaner and there is a lot of new construction. We still have muj running around and there are still some who are not cooperative but the vast majority are happy we are there and are very helpful. There are even some parts of the city that I would consider pretty safe. Anyway good job with the pictures and remember, we are making a difference in other people's lives. Semper Fi

Christy		20-Sep-2005 16:15
I just wondered upon your web site and was so moved my your photo gallery. I hope you all are home now, but if not, please know that even strangers are thinking about you and wishing you and your buddies a safe return. Thank you for your service to our country and to those children in the photos whose lives will be bettter because of your sacrifice.

Dave		19-Sep-2005 22:38
God bless and come back safe.

Peterson Family		19-Sep-2005 02:47
We are proud of you all. Watch you backs and come home soon. We got a prayer for ya.

Guest		19-Sep-2005 01:32
Many thnx to every single one of you! It really is such ashame that OUR (the USA) news medias cant cover this side of a terrible war. God Bless & be SAFE!

J Thomas		15-Sep-2005 15:05
God bless you guys, and thank you for what you're doing. Semper Fi

Vlado Marinkovic		12-Sep-2005 19:13
Dear L Nguye, first of all, I have voted your gallery. Than, I really don't want to "taking your kindness as weakness". But, there is stiil a question, "What are you looking for, overthere?" Some oil, or something? I am sure you are honest and proud man, but, other peple are too.! I'd be very happy if you understand the message, means, all of us have the same feelings, respect brave and honest people, don't like unfair efforts, etc.. I am sure nobody like dictators, but, are you sure, it was right way what USA did in Iraq? Please, accept this comment as a good will one, best regards, Vlado

Guest		12-Sep-2005 02:24
Long Live USA!

Evaristo Buendia-Carrera		10-Sep-2005 00:58
So nice, thanks for sharing...

Steve Osterberg		09-Sep-2005 18:07
Thank you for the images. Voted and added to my favorites! good to see a non bias "view" Keep updating please God Bless you all! Steve

Matt		08-Sep-2005 19:28
By far the best album on this website.

Chuck C. - Indianapolis, IN		08-Sep-2005 15:46
Great pictures. Thanks for posting the great shots. They really give a glimpse of the "human element" of the war that we can't see on CNN or FoxNews. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Michael Springfield		07-Sep-2005 21:18
Sgt. Nguyen, Thanks for showing us a side of the war the we do not get to see here in the US. The media here like to sensationalize all of the bad things and never reports the good. There are many with loud voice who oppose the war but from where I live and what I see they are a minority. Please know that most of us here are very proud of you and the good you are doing. You are all heros! Defending freedom is not always easy but you guys there are doing a fantastic job. Thanks to you all. Our prayers are with you!

John Lee ETC (SW) ret		07-Sep-2005 02:52
Sgt Nguyen.. I want to tell you and your compatriots that we are so proud of the job you did for our country. It is rare to see the other side of the story. I grew up in Philadelphia and enlisted in the Navy 11/68, retiring 02/90. My eldest daughter is a Marine Sgt, retired due to injuries sustained in Japan. Semper Fi, shipmate. John Lee ETC (SW) USN ret

Terry		07-Sep-2005 02:40
It's nice to see the season you are over there, too bad the press misses the point. Great pics. Thanks for sharing and for your sacrifice. Keep safe as we pray for all of you.

P.J. Urbistondo		05-Sep-2005 17:31
Another place, another time 38 years later from when I experienced the horrors of war, but the last picture of the little girl holding her thums up sign reminds me of a saying written on a wall in Washington D.C. = "Freedom is Not Free." Those of us lucky enough to live in a free society ought to look into the little girls eyes. Perhaps we might understand why generation after generation of American Men and Women, have to pay the price for freedom, so that others may live free... The photographs depict the United States Marines doing what they do best! Honor to God and Country, before dishonor! Defending those that are unable to defend themselfs. ( I wish I was forty years younger, I enjoyed serving my country and I enjoyed wacking the oppressors of freedom.)

trinko		04-Sep-2005 01:18
Nice pics! God Bless and keep up the good work!

Bill Simpson		02-Sep-2005 18:33
Awesome photos..... thanx for sharing! Bill Simpson USAF 1970-1974

donaldddavisjr		02-Sep-2005 04:43
Thanks for all you are doing to serve our country and others. We are praying for your safe return. God bless you all. Don

Guest		02-Sep-2005 01:19
nice pictures! I hope yall make it home safe and soon!

Shannon, SK3		01-Sep-2005 19:53
Nice work! From former navy girl, from desert storm! Thank you.

Rick ex swabbie		01-Sep-2005 16:52
Stay safe and keep up the good work.

Pete		01-Sep-2005 15:14
Semper Fi! We're proud of you here. USMC '84-'98

Vikki		31-Aug-2005 19:50
God Bless all our troops...I thank you for taking care of everyone that needs you all. Tell everyone this is one lady that is very thankful for all of you!!

Sam Antonio Photography		31-Aug-2005 19:33
You have shown a different side of war that the managed news agencies don't want to portray. God bless the U.S. Marines and America. I voted!

Richard		30-Aug-2005 22:45
Don't believe what you see on the media. You guys are doing a great job and we really support and admire you. Great job!! RDG

Misty		30-Aug-2005 01:52
I wanted to say thank you for everything ALL of you do everyday for our safety here at home. I love the sunsets/sunrises, but I think the people shots truely capture the truth about the living conditions there. My family prays for all of you every day, for your safety and sucess.

Guest		26-Aug-2005 23:46
Wish you all a safe return home. Your gallery should be used as a model for all the press agencies around the world to follow. BZ for the job your unit as well as all the Armed Forces in support of OEF/OIF

Guest		25-Aug-2005 20:23
God bless you all and may he ensure a safe return for all of you.

Alfred F. Lee, (Grumpa)		25-Aug-2005 04:32
P.S Sorry my typing is so poor Al

Alfred F. Lee, (Grumpa)		25-Aug-2005 04:31
Sgt Anh Nguyen; My wife Oanh and I are extremely proud of you and all of the US Marines,and all of our military in Iraq and throughout the world. You give us an accurate picture of the kind of mern we have in our Armed Forces. Your Phyotos are wonderful and especially the children and families. I'm also a sucker for beautiful sunrises and sunsets. If I were young again I would want to be there with you guys to help rid the world of tyrants and criminals. I was in army ordinance corp in Austria. I am an avid photographer myself. We live on the edge of Little Saigon in Orange Co, Calif. Sincerely Al Lee

Mike Harris		24-Aug-2005 20:41
Fantastic! Thanks to all of you for what you do!

Chris Thomas		22-Aug-2005 11:44
A stunning account of the goings on in Iraq! Excellent!

Guest		19-Aug-2005 01:19
The civilized world is proud of all our service men. You are doing a job that, unfortunately, has to be done. I salute you all. You are all in my prayers each night. These pictures tell a story the media lies to us about. God bless you all.

dat nguyen		14-Aug-2005 21:52
wow those pictures really show the people at home a differnt side to this war,because now a day the media is not telling all the truth about the war on iraq but these pictures really shows that the war is not all about going in to iraq and get saddam out of there and just freeing the people but it shows that the marines are really trying to get these people on their feet again and rebuilding them a new life. Ending on this note i just wanna thanks you guys (marines) for leaning the way for me because in a few years shorty ill be following .

Doug Frost		12-Aug-2005 17:03
Great pictures. They serve as a reminder that supporting our troops is a good thing even if you don't support the war they're fighting in.

Mike		05-Aug-2005 20:24
You make us all proud! Its good to see a different look at the war. It's too bad we don't see more of this through the media sometimes. A large part of me believes that I should be out there as well helping out. After seeing some of the kids in your photos I know now that good is coming out of this war. Thank you so very much!

carsten		05-Aug-2005 19:40
thanks a lot for sharing your pictures. my first impression on these: children, everywhere. where children are, peace must be accomplished good luck carsten, berlin, germany

Guest		30-Jul-2005 06:28
Your pictures really gave me a shock! It made me see the other side of the war and just made me think much more about it. Wish all you guys can be safely home!

JD		30-Jul-2005 05:11
Sgt Nguyen, I am very happy that I ran across your gallery. I'm not sure if you and your boys are home yet, or not. I can not begin to express how proud I am of you and all the men like you representing me and my fellow Americans in such a professional and honorable manner. You are courageous and strong. I salute you and Thank You! You allow me to be free and have the gift that we all share...liberty. If you are not home yet, or are returning to combat please stay strong, keep your heads down, be fierce and hit hard, terminate those SOB's who keep this fight going, try to relax when you can, and NEVER EVER forget that you guys never leave our hearts and minds here at home. We love you and think of you all the time! Get home soon and safe! God Speed. Semper Fi.

Philippe		25-Jul-2005 18:50
Thank you for showing the iraqui war in a way the news media never do. I pray for you all to go back home safely after all this is over. God bless you. (Phil, a French guy who doesn't hate america)

Guest		21-Jul-2005 03:40
more appropriately. keep up the good fight! http://www.pbase.com/bucari

Guest		21-Jul-2005 03:28
keep up the good work. take care. http://www.pbase.com/bucari

Guest		17-Jul-2005 09:21
bravo boys zoe from romania

Dara Carmichael		13-Jul-2005 20:02
You guys are awesome!!!!!! Thanks for going over there and working so hard to protect our freedom. You guys rock!!!!!!!!!! Take care and come home safe.

Nam Tran (Chicago)		12-Jul-2005 21:02
Wiah you all a safe coming home soon!

mike j.		10-Jul-2005 03:45
i'm proud to be an america, and i'm proud that you guys are over there fighting for us. nice shots too. -michael-

Guest		08-Jul-2005 20:55
It's a privilege to see these photos. Thank you for sharing with us your courageous days in the liberation of Iraq. We are with you each and every day. Jyll

Stewart Sherwood		06-Jul-2005 22:37
Thank you for your sacrifice. And in some cases, for the ultimate sacrifice. Freedom isn't free. Earlier this week a spoke with a young soldier in the local grocery store here in the states, wearing an Operation Iraqi Freedom t-shirt. He said he is going back to Iraq shortly. With tears in my eyes I hugged him and thanked him. God Bless our troops.

Harry Shane, Maj,USMC,ret		05-Jul-2005 19:09
Your pics of the kids are almost identical to some I took about forty years ago in Vietnam. Marines...kids...and dogs...it never changes. You have the support of the American people. Stay safe.

jhuber123		04-Jul-2005 14:22
Thank you so much for your courage and sacrifice. You are changing the face of the world - just like the Allies did on the beaches of Normandy during WWII. The American people are behind you a trillion percent! Thanks to you Iraq has an Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!

gu		01-Jul-2005 05:54
God bless you all

Fung Li		30-Jun-2005 15:20
Stay safe and healthy - may you and your men bring better lives to all those who need freedom and justice. God bless all of you.

Guest		30-Jun-2005 10:14
God bless you.

Kim		28-Jun-2005 19:04
hope you all come home soon!!praying for all of you be storng, brave and stay safe!!!thank you for all you have done!!love to all of you over in Iraq!mwah!

Guest		25-Jun-2005 17:28
Stay safe, come home, and post some more photos. Semper Fi

Paula Hopper		25-Jun-2005 07:14
All you men and women have inspired yet another, new patriotism, a new generation. Have one 19 yoa Airborne moving on and another Marine on the way - take good care of them too! One Proud Army and Marine Mom. hooah. oorah.

Stan Schutze		20-Jun-2005 18:32
You guys are great. Those people in this country who want to wipe their feet on what you are doing for their petty propaganda and political gain make me want to puke. We need more patriots like you building and protecting our fine country, and less seedy, selfish, lawyers grabbing money and power as career politicians.

ray karaman		19-Jun-2005 05:51
god bless you guys...

Guest		10-Jun-2005 17:42
Thank you for these wonderful images. Sgt. Nguyen I salute you and your fellow Marines for your courage, strength and dedication. God bless. -capulinfoto

Bolton Perry		04-Jun-2005 13:56
It sure is great to see the things the main stream media won't show us. Keep up the GREAT work. Bolton Perry

john boyd		30-May-2005 06:35
Great photo-journalist type photos.

John R		30-May-2005 01:58
You guys are providing security for our industry, economy, our way of life. Thankyou! No oil means no plastic. No oil means no road, sea & air transport. This means there would be no household goods, no jobs and no food for any of us. This vital resource which drives all modern industrialised nations, is in shorter and shorter supply these days. A cheap, ready, secure supply is critical. I am not sure why these true reasons, these true needs, are so frowned upon: they are simply necessary. God bless you brave marines.

Guest		29-May-2005 17:24
I wanted to draw your attention to a few comments that you probably want to delete. Just below this one in fact, there's a 'semper fi' and a 'freedom isn't free' and several 'thanks for all you soldiers are doing' type comments....all of these are political, support-the-troops type comments better suited to an "open-forum" as you yourself said. These people are voicing their support for Bush's war (which one automatically does when voicing support for the soldiers fighting it). Be consistent or consider removing instruction #2 from your gallery description.

Guest		29-May-2005 17:15
I wanted to draw your attention to a few comments that you probably want to delete. Just below this one in fact, there's a 'semper fi' and a 'freedom isn't free' and several 'thanks for all you soldiers are doing' type comments....all of these are political, support-the-troops type comments better suited to an "open-forum" as you yourself said. These people are voicing their support for Bush's war (which one automatically does when voicing support for the soldiers fighting it). Be consistent or consider removing instruction #2 from your gallery description.

Ray McCrary		27-May-2005 01:51
We are proud of you guys, and you make us more proud every day. Here in Tennessee we think a LOT of our troops, as you are the face of America wherever you go. Keep us posted and good luck! When you come home, Tennessee will welcome you!! Just ask the 101st....oops! Army guys! Best Regards, Ray

G.M. Hattrup		25-May-2005 02:54
Thank You Semper Fi OORAHH

Corey Moore		13-May-2005 02:15
Freedom isn't free. Thanks to you and all the women and men who pay the price on a daily basis. I pray that you will be able to come home soon and once again enjoy your friends and family. In the mean time, thanks for sharing these photos! Gratefully yours, Corey

Sascha		08-May-2005 21:00
Amazing. I'm sure that this has been an really big experience in your lives. I like these pictures, but I'm sure it wasn't so friendly and quiet all over the time. And I'm sure that you didn't posted all the pics you've made. :-/ In addition... I don't pray cause I don't believe in god, but, if you're all still there in Iraq, I anyway want to wish you a LOT of luck out there... ;) greetings from Madagascar, - Sascha

DAVE		07-May-2005 00:27
HELLO FROM SARNIA, ONTARIO, CANADA !!! OUR PRAYERS AND VOICES ARE WITH YOU. YOU HAVE SHOWN US A SIDE THE MEDIA AND POLITIANS IGNORE. NO ONE CAN EVER THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. AWESOME PICTURES. I WISH I COULD SEND SOME SNOW YOUR WAY : ))

Guest		03-May-2005 19:46
Greetings from Singapore, A great album indeed must be tough being in the marines ! Thanks for sharing this with the rest of the world. And god bless as well !

Randall Smith		29-Apr-2005 05:04
Thanks for capturing a side of your work, and the Iraqi people, we just don't see/hear enough about. Your images and comments are unforgetable. Randall

Mac		27-Apr-2005 00:54
Great insight into the other side of the war, the stuff the media dont show! You guys do a great job! (shit at times! but hey! who said it was easy?) I and many other in the UK, are proud of you, I hope you are all back with your love one 's soon! take care! Mac Uk

Gail		25-Apr-2005 19:16
Greetings from the "left coast", California! This album is awesome...your courage and dedication is inspiring and demonstrates better than a million well-worded speeches that the USA wants to liberate the captives, feed the hungry, raise up the downtrodden...This is a war of good vs. evil and you're on the good side. My prayers are for your protection and for victory in every endeavor, that innocent life will be spared and the wicked stopped.. Those Iraqis just want to live in feedom....feedom from tyranny and freedom from want. You are heroes and I cannot be a more grateful American.

Mannion family		25-Apr-2005 17:39
A friend sent me your link today. My family viewed you photo album. We all like seeing the rest of the story. You are all real ambassadors of America. We say THANK YOU. Gog Bless You and come home safe.

Matt Whisnant		25-Apr-2005 02:33
I know home is a long way away, and Iraq's a hot, tough place, but I just pray you guys can feel the love, admiration, and support that so many millions of us here feel for you. I, and millions like me, appreciate every sacrifice you guys are making on our behalf. We're very, very proud of you and the great work you're doing. These pics are a nice antidote to the ones we get from the media here in the U.S. They all (with the partial exception of Fox, which is the best outlet but still doesn't do enough to publicize all the good you guys are doing) want us to believe that everyone in Iraq hates America, and that the situation over there is doomed to fail. If they were to look at the photos on these pages and see the strength you guys project, and the joy the liberated Iraqis feel, they'd know their efforts are as futile as the efforts of the terrorists who you are systematically wiping out. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!!! STAY SAFE!!

Guest		22-Apr-2005 22:52
Thanks for your service (and for the beautiful pictures).

SSgt Bob		22-Apr-2005 22:45
To Sgt Anh Nguyen and the US Marines of 4th Civil Affairs I've looked through probably three quarters of the album now, and I want to say "thank you." I have a twelve year old daughter - and I see her face in the face of every child in this album - and I thank God that we live in the United States. I thank God that we live in such a peaceful place - and I thank God that the children of Ramadi have the US Marines there to guard them. I see my mother's face in the face of every adult in your pictures. And again, I thank God that we live in a land of plenty - and that the people of Ramadi have you there protecting them and helping them. And my father? He was a Marine during the Korean War. I see his face in every one of your faces - young, tough, and ready to do the job that's in front of you. All of you exemplify the saying "No better friend, no worse enemy." Semper Fi, Marines.

Meg Evans		22-Apr-2005 19:51
Hello from Atlanta, Georgia! It is an honor to be able to communicate with you. Please know how grateful we are for your service for freedom. Thank you for posting these photos. Iraqi people are so handsome, the children are beautiful.

Guest		22-Apr-2005 19:46
Thank you very much for your service.

Guest		22-Apr-2005 19:45
Hello from British Columbia, Canada! Thanks for the interesting pics and info. You are some great looking guys. Stay safe, stay strong and God bless.

DaveH		22-Apr-2005 19:25
Great photos. Good job, Guys!

AmericanJoy		22-Apr-2005 19:23
Awesome photo album!! We love you guys, appreciate every breath you take and are so proud you represent the U.S.A.

Barbara		22-Apr-2005 19:17
We love you guys. You make us all so proud. God bless you.

Guest		22-Apr-2005 19:05
Thank you Marines! Don't let the bastards (eg, neo-hippies) get you down

W. Tracy Parnell		21-Apr-2005 14:49
Great pics! Thanks for all you and all our troops are doing. May you all come home safely!!!

Tom		20-Apr-2005 17:41
Hey guys, come back in one piece! There�s plenty of chatter about this war all over the world, but I know you�re doing a great job out there. with greatest respect for your work - wish you all the luck you need for a safe return! greet from germany. tom

Mark Edward		17-Apr-2005 21:17
Thanks. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Semper Fi, Mark Smith USMC ret. (H&S 2/7)

Guest		15-Apr-2005 07:34
Stay safe and come back soon.

Guest		14-Apr-2005 19:11
i don't understand this war ....

Joe in Minnesota		14-Apr-2005 14:32
YOU GUYS ROCK! You are all my heros. Be safe.

Guest		12-Apr-2005 11:37
Very well job. Thanks for give a new piece of freedom to this crazy world. A spanish family stay with and pray for you. My country has feelings divided by the pressure of the politicians, but all we understand your work.

Sylvia		09-Apr-2005 17:50
~~~~~~~~~~WELCOME HOME MARINES~~~~~~~~~~~

L Nguyen		03-Apr-2005 23:51
I agree. =] -Anh

Guest		02-Apr-2005 01:08
My vote, too. Quite a collection...and gives a much more personal and positive perspective than most of us get from the mainstream. Many thanks, and God bless!

Scott		01-Apr-2005 06:22
Incredible collection! Thanks for sharing. This one gets MY vote.

Guest		31-Mar-2005 18:23
It saddens me to read comments on this page like "Europe is economically, militarily and intellectually irrelevant" and "without you and others like you, EUROPE WOULD ALL BE SPEAKING GERMAN - YOU UNGRATEFUL JERKS!". Pbase should be a friendly place for people who simply want to share their photographs and this kind of racial hatred does not belong on this website.

Erin		28-Mar-2005 08:17
Hi. A friend of mine sent me the link for this gallery. I just wanted to say that the photos are amazing and they really do give you a different perspective on what happens in war. Thank you for the opportunity to view them:) P.S the men all look great in uniform:P

Leonard Martinez		23-Mar-2005 18:19
You're my hero, Sgt. Nguyen. God bless.

Linda Murphy		20-Mar-2005 02:45
Welcome Home! Thank you for being such a great example of courage and sacrifice! You have made us all proud to be Americans!

Cari Baumer		19-Mar-2005 02:08
Semper Fi Marines! Doing a terrific job and making us proud! Loved seeing all the beautiful children in those pictures... made me smile and cry and the same time. Be safe and come home soon! Cari Baumer San Diego, CA

The Croumbley's		14-Mar-2005 18:39
Have a safe trip Marines! We're all so proud of you and cannot wait to have you home with us!

Antonia's PhotoGraphy		07-Mar-2005 08:37
I visited this last week but could not comment. I had to return to tell you are some very fine images and depict a side of the military and the individual the world should see. Thank You for posting them. C.Gull

Colin M		04-Mar-2005 21:05
Thank you for defending our country!!!!!! God bless you and your troops!!!!!!:)

DAMAGE		04-Mar-2005 18:09
God bless you, stay alert, stay safe....

pgimello		04-Mar-2005 13:00
Well, the weight is just starting to lift and we can finally see some light at the end the long, dark tunnel. God Bless each and every one of you and know just how proud your families and friends are. Can't wait for those HUGS! Stay safe and know we are still praying for each and every one of you. Chris, I couldn't be more proud of you than I am now-it is a priviledge to be your MOM. Your Proud Marine MOM

Jerry		25-Feb-2005 15:54
My son is a Marine with the 4th CAG in Fallujah. Thank you so much for posting these pictures. Words cannot adequately express my pride in my son and his fellow Marines in Iraq. Best of luck to you and you family. Thank you again for posting the pictures. SEMPER FI

jimmy		17-Feb-2005 01:33
nice pics man. march is right aroudn the corner.

Brian		11-Feb-2005 23:43
Great photos - and you Marines are doing a standout job. Please say hi to Maj. Church from his brother, if you see him. Sorry about the Eagles, but great game and better luck next year when you are home.

Dito		07-Feb-2005 14:33
You guys are great

Guest		06-Feb-2005 17:18
GO EAGLES!!!! www.philadelphiaeagles.com/intro/superbowl3.htm

Amy		06-Feb-2005 13:48
It is so easy to get caught up in our everyday activities that sometimes we forget the many sacrifices that our soldiers are making for us and others around the world. I don't know how you do it. You must miss your families and friends very much, as I know they must miss you. I pray for your safety and quick return home.

KMG		31-Jan-2005 13:13
Congratulations on a successful election. Your hard work is paying off and we are all proud of you.

JOHN PHAM		31-Jan-2005 03:27
hi anh happy birthday to u, we miss u a lot; try to be safe and come home soon ok?

Ellie Reasoner		29-Jan-2005 22:02
Great pictures that show the human side of a conflict too often told on the evening news as just empty place names and tragic statistics. Take care over there, and thanks for your service to America and the people of Iraq. I hope you are all home soon and home safe. --Ellie Reasoner Mason, Ohio, USA

linda		29-Jan-2005 01:33
We'll pray for your safety during the SUCCESSFUL elections.

Guest		28-Jan-2005 12:56
Great photos. God Bless and protect you all. You guys are the best there are and the best there ever will be. Watch you 6

Guest		27-Jan-2005 15:18
Not every American agrees with the reasons behind this war, or with our President, but that has nothing to do with these soldiers. They are doing a job that they must do now that they are there... without a doubt, 99.9% of Americans support our troops, no matter the policy behind what they are doing. Thank you Marines for the job you are doing and the sacrifices you have made for our country... without you and others like you, EUROPE WOULD ALL BE SPEAKING GERMAN - YOU UNGRATEFUL JERKS! (No offence to the reasonable Europeans)

james		27-Jan-2005 13:58
Our soldiers are honorable and brave and a blessing to the Iraqi people. You make us proud - keep up the great work!

Guest		27-Jan-2005 13:48
God Bless you and all you do helping the Iraqi people win freedom and democracy!

Romi		26-Jan-2005 15:20
Anh... your pictures are getting better and better... i've been checking up on your pictures from time to time and your pictures all tell a story - it's as if though i can feel each and every one of them =) miss u lots, anh - but only on the weekends lol...j/k ;o) let's just hope that one of these days i'll finally get my care package out to you. til then, keep on taking more pictures for me so you can tell me stories about them when you get home while we sit around at 3am, shoving our faces with Taco Bell, during yet again another Blockbuster night =P be safe, love you & miss u lots =)

Guest		25-Jan-2005 20:49
Great site, thank you all for great job you're doing. Both of my kids eally enjoyed your site and now my 11 year old daughter would like to send youa letter and some artwork. Please let me know where she could send you something. Thank You Monika P. monika250@yahoo.com

Guest		25-Jan-2005 15:11
Thank you for protecting us. Stay safe and come home soon.

Shervonne		24-Jan-2005 13:08
Thank you for sharing these pictures. It gives us a more honest view of the life you guys are living over there. You are doing what is right. I wish the bombers would realize that the sooner they allow y'all to complete repairs, the sooner we can return their country to their people and bring you guys home. Thank you for the sacrifices that you guys make to serve OUR country by serving over there. Sacrifices like Luis not being with his newborn son (I just prayed for them), not being with family, the lifestyle there and especially the possibility of death. Thank you, guys. We pray for you all and your families often. Come home safe.

Marc & Valery		24-Jan-2005 04:38
We're goin to the SUPERBOWL! Go EAGLES!

pgimello		24-Jan-2005 01:29
Go EAGLES! We're going to the SuperBowl and Chris, I know if you were here, that is where you would be headed! Eagles held out @ 500 tickets for returning Marines and Soldiers and their families to attend today's game - not a dry eye in the house as the National Anthem was played. Especially, by our HEROES! God Bless each and everyone of you, especially this upcoming week- you are in all our thoughts and prayers. Please, ALL of you be SAFE! We want you ALL home ASAP! Love, Proud Marine Mom of Sgt. Gimello Thank YOU!

linda		23-Jan-2005 23:20
Go Eagles!!!

Guest		23-Jan-2005 22:33
THANKS FOR SHARING

GoEagles!!		23-Jan-2005 18:43
1/23/05 1:36 PM EST in Philly...... 20 F....with a windchill of -10 F. 10-14 inches of snow from last night still being removed, not a sober Eagles fan in site. It's getting close to game time gentlemen!!! But screw that, our thoughts are with you too!!!!

Steven		23-Jan-2005 17:17
Thank you for all that you all are doing and for sharing these pics. I wish the news would show more pics like this. Keep all the good that you are doing. May God be with you and you be with God.

Frank		23-Jan-2005 15:22
You are all hero's. God be with you.

rhonda		23-Jan-2005 02:14
Good bless you and keep you safe. Thanks for the great pics! It makes me feel much better to see the some smiling faces. You wouldn't believe the crap we see on the news here. Stay safe and know so many people love and appreciate all you do for us. We pray for you and the innocent people around you every day!

SSG Chip Reich		22-Jan-2005 21:53
Hey Guy, love your gallery. I just got here about a month ago with the 463rd EN BN and have been recording our MOB experience as well (www.pbase.com/sgt_chip). Couldn't agree more with your opening verbaige on your page. It is inspirational when the folks back home leave messages to us. Best of luck to you and your unit. Hope you get home soon, safe and complete. Go Steelers!!!

Anne Young		22-Jan-2005 15:45
Best wishes!

Guest		22-Jan-2005 15:39
Thank you all so very much for your service to not only our country but for the service you are providing for the Iraqi people as well..From the pictures here I can tell that they do appreciate it..And yes our media over here is all about spin. Don't worry though because the people with common sense are not believing any of it for one milisecond. Thank you thank you thank you! Stay safe and come back home to all of us.

Pete Burke		22-Jan-2005 08:32
These pictures are incredible. Amazing insight into the day to day life of our troops, Iraqis. Check out digitaljournalist.com, I think they may be interested in some of your photos. Get home safe, keep taking those snaps, we'd all love to see more. - Pete Burke, Brooklyn, NY

Guest		22-Jan-2005 03:30
Thanks for the pics. GET HOME SAFE!!!

BradP		22-Jan-2005 01:17
Sgt. Nyguen, These photos can't possibly be real Why, those people are actually smiling. Dan Rather and MSM wouldn't believe them for a second! All kidding aside. Thank you, your buddies and your family for your sacrifices that allow us to live such privleged lives in this country. Brad Pearson

Keith Sayre		22-Jan-2005 00:47
My stepson flies in and out of Baghdad and the surrounding areas 3 or 4 times a week on a C-130. He loves what he's doing and we're very proud of him and you people in the photos. God Bless all of you. A very grateful country appreciates your efforts and looks forward to your safe return. Keith Sayre Conquest Boats Lake Havasu City, AZ

toppics		21-Jan-2005 18:50
awesome pics There's some hilarious Iraq war cartoons here: http://IraqWar.ipfox.com http://www.121Love.com

Guest		21-Jan-2005 13:39
awesome gallery - thank you for showing us another side to iraq - god bless you all !!!

joseph		21-Jan-2005 01:00
Great gallery, I'm from Spain and I will wish you all the best .. Good luck and return home safe!

Joyce Thomas		21-Jan-2005 00:21
How wonderful to be able to view all of these great pictures depicting all of the good things our soldiers are doing in Iraq (Thanks). We sure do not hear about these things on our normal news stations, well maybe Fox News, but not the others. My youngest son (Sgt Brian Samms)returned last April from a one year tour in Iraq and my older son (CPL Bobby Samms / Army Reserves) just recently was deployed to Iraq and will be there for approximately 18 months. I understand the sacrifices required to keep our country free and I am very proud of all of our soldiers and their families for making these sacrifices. May God Bless you all and return our soldier home safely.

pgimello		20-Jan-2005 19:40
To ALL of our Guys: Today is Inauguration Day as President Bush was just sworn in a few hours ago-just know that on THIS historical day that all of YOU Marines are on the minds and in the hearts of every true American. God Bless All of You and please be especially SAFE the next few days. A very proud Marine Mom of Sgt. Gimello P.S. Can not wait until we have each and everyone of you HOME again!

Christopher Schmelke		20-Jan-2005 17:03
get home safe guys.. my best from NYC.. chris

Proud		20-Jan-2005 06:07
I think there is nothing more honorable then serving the country. I have family in the military, one of which is going to Iraq this month, and I am proud as can be. I just don't understand how people are so hateful towards the liberation of an entire nation, and actually beleive that what we are doing is wrong. Your gallery is incredible! These are the types of pictures I want to see in the news. Your pictures not only show a "behind the scenes" look, but also are a testament to the enormous heart our country and our military has.

linux4guru		19-Jan-2005 21:44
Hi Anh... You don't know me, but hey - you are an American soldiers. That's good enough for me and you are one of many fighting in Iraq that are in my HALL OF FAME. God speed and be safe. linux4guru

Dianne		19-Jan-2005 21:12
God Bless you and all our troops. Thank you for sharing these pictures! DG

dazedgonebye		18-Jan-2005 17:17
Pay no attention to the Henk Finch's or other asshats of the world. You're doing the work of free people everywhere. Do your job. Say your prayers. Come home safe. Thank you.

cindy		18-Jan-2005 15:20
The war seems so far away, and happening to "other people", since I personally don't know anyone in the military, let alone someone right in the thick of things. Your pictures bring me closer to what it's really like for you guys, and I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude as I am looking at them. I cannot imagine being in your boots--THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for serving our country...I am so very proud at this moment!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!

laurent de lageneste		17-Jan-2005 18:28
Every side of a war must be documented and your images are an interesting piece of information. Basing a war on bogus motivations doesn�t get my aproval but at least, I hope democracy and freedom will truly come out of it for Iraqi people. I wish a safe trip back to all of your guys. Be well.

Christopher		17-Jan-2005 17:35
I wish you all the best. Thank you for serving our country. Your pictures are priceless. Christopher Los Angeles, CA, USA

Guest		17-Jan-2005 16:00
hello & happy new year to you all from philly- thank you for posting these amazing pictures! To the photographer: your pictures are truly worth a thousand words-you see the world through the eyes of an artist. The children's eyes are warm with hope, while the elder Iraquis are weathered by a lifetime of conflict. Thank you for protecting the innocence of those children as well as our children here in the U.S. Because of your efforts, Americans will never have to understand the pain of oppression. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and for showing us the human side of this war. And to Chris G.- Happy Belated-Birthday! I hope this msg finds you well. We all miss you and are proud to know you! -Nat D.

Grateful American		17-Jan-2005 15:09
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you guys. We are lucky to have you serving this great nation. Come home safe and come home together. Thank you all.

guest		17-Jan-2005 01:07
Awesome shots- it's nice to see happy people in Iraq, all the world media is interested in is showing the horrors of war.

Red state		16-Jan-2005 17:16
You are appreciated more than you know! Thank you for letting us know what is really going on there. Don't listen to the idiots who have nothing better to do than to trash the U.S. They are obviously the minority, but annoying none the less. Like fleas. We'll take care of them, you take care of the Iraqi's. They need you!

George & Cindy		15-Jan-2005 19:01
Thank you so much for sharing your pictures with us. It really brings all this closer when you can see the faces of our young men in harms way and the real "kids" who are having to grow up living this kind of life. God bless our soldiers who are daily risking their lives so that others may be free. Keep up the good work and may God be with you, one and all, until you are safely home with your family and loved ones. We are so proud of all you do and what you represent to the world. Stay safe. Go Starbucks, your our man. George and Cindy Tarbox Frisco, Texas

kps9999		15-Jan-2005 18:04
Thank's for all that you and your team does....Be strong...Be safe..and come home together..

Thomas Spurr		15-Jan-2005 13:03
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS....JUST LOOK AT THE FACES OF THE KIDS TELLS IT ALL.GREAT JOB GUYS

Guest		15-Jan-2005 05:24
Sorry about that Sgt Anh, I couldn't take it anymore.

Guest		15-Jan-2005 05:13
Re:Henk Finch What the hell are you doing down there? Stealing oil for energy-wasting american society, thats it all about! ---------------- If we are there to steal the oil, why didnt we keep Kuwait ? In fact, if we are imperialists why didn't we keep nations such as France and the Netherlands when we had them? Certainly these nations of cowards were as incapable of defending themselves then as they are today. not only the islamic word, also Europe will become more and more antiamerican because of this stupid war...that will be the result one day. ------------ That's nice but Europe is economically, militarily and intellectually irrelevant. The more us-Soldiers are returning dead, the better... ------------------ Make sure you tell that to the next US soldier you meet. Get as close to him as possible when you say it. War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature, and has no chance of being free unless made or kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. -John Stuart Mill That miserable creature, who has no chance of being free unless made or kept so by the exertions of better men than himself, is YOU Henk Finch.

rd tech		15-Jan-2005 04:10
SGT. You keep posting these images for you and your friends families to enjoy. The rest of of like to see the smiling faces from Iraq as well. I am a veteran of Desert Storm and served on active duty fro over 12 years. My hat is off to you and everyone serving. With that I salute you and say make us proud. Take care and cover your ass, Bob W Photographer / TSgt - when i was in

Johnny Villaronga		15-Jan-2005 02:52
God Bless our TROOPS ! Nice Gallery

Guest		14-Jan-2005 23:09
hey ANh...i hope you come back safely...we may not be that close or ever gotten that close...but i can't ever imagine anything horrible happening to you...you're a brave man..and this country needs you...esp. alive..so i hope you come home safe....and take care of yourself.. =P xoxo.. ~Simply

SamM		14-Jan-2005 22:03
I have very very strong opinions against this war and I continue to feel terrible about what our country is doing to Iraq. That said, I do admire the courage of the people in our armed forces and I wish them a safe return home. For what it's worth, I also respect the fact that you're there carrying out your orders yet putting in the extra effort to pay attention to the children and families caught in the wake of the war. Some folks here think of these people simply as statistics and your gallery tells me that you see them as your fellow humans, worthy of your kindness and respect. I hope you find no personal criticism in my posting at all, only encouragement: Encouragement to stay strong; encouragement to be very very careful, not just for yourself but also for the lives your unit disrupts on a daily basis; encouragement to know that whatever our gov't policies are, YOU are doing your job in keeping with your standards on human rights and dignity... encouragement to come home in one piece and begin to tell your stories, to all who will listen, about what really happened in Iraq (good and bad) so that hopefully we'll never rush to war ever again.

Jim Brown		14-Jan-2005 20:38
I just happened upon this gallery today while at the office. It paints a very different picture than the one we are shown by the mainstream media back here in the States. I can't begin to thank you enough for the sacrifice and service you are giving our great country. I am so very grateful to live under the umbrella of freedom and security brave guys like you work to provide. I hope that you will all be home with your families safe and sound very soon. Take solace in knowing that there are more of us here that support you and your efforts than there are of those who have no real understanding of patriotism or duty or honor. My fervent hope is that the seeds of democracy and freedom that are being sown in that region today will come to fruition and that a lasting peace will be your legacy. Godspeed for a safe return. Jim Brown, Mocksville, North Carolina

Mac		14-Jan-2005 20:11
Great photos, excellent work! As a ex-Army UK photographer, I see a different picture, than the one always being shown by the worlds media, keep up the good work ! look forward to seeing more of your work soon! Mac UK

Guest		14-Jan-2005 16:22
Nice photos my brother is in Iraq In try not to kill unarmed murder unarmed protestor.

saintj		14-Jan-2005 04:34
God save these beautiful children and protect the courageous men I see here being kind to them.

Jeffrey Diego		13-Jan-2005 18:02
Hello my name is Jeff, im a 15th year old from Miami Florida. I have family member in iraq but ive never seen pic's of him at his job. I would like to say that its gallerys like this which remind the american people that we are doing good in iraq. I espiecally liked the pic of the smiling soldier giving water to the iraqi child. It's pics like that which makes you feel good inside. If i was in the armed forces i would salute you, but im not but i would like to thank all the american soldiers in Iraq that are fighting for not only the freedom and protection of america, but the freedom and protection of the longtime oppressed iraqi people. You all are in my prayers. Respectably yours, Jeffrey Diego

Ian Miller		13-Jan-2005 16:09
The gallery;s are great. From one soldier to another I know how difficult a job you are doing, Capt.I Miller UK Med Group. Basra 2004.

Sylvia		13-Jan-2005 01:10
Good for you L. Nguyen, our servicemen and women don't need trash talkers like this fool posting there negative opinions on this great gallery. God Bless each and every one of you who are working hard for "OUR" freedom.

pgimello		12-Jan-2005 21:56
God Bless You Sgt.ANH for speaking up! Proud Marine MOM of Sgt. Gimello God Bless each and every one of you and Stay Safe! We Love ALL of you! You are all doing a hell of a job and WE appreciate it and YOU!

L Nguyen		12-Jan-2005 14:30
Note : Please take notice that this picture page is not an open forum. We are simply showing pictures to our family, friends, and anyone else who would like to see a different side of the war. There are plenty of other websites where you can go and express your feelings/opinions about the war, and I encourage you to do so there, but not here. Please don't waste our time, or your own time by posting these hateful/hurtful messages here that will only cause a mini online forum war that'll help absolutely no one, and only discredit your opinion's and belief's about the war due to your very own contradictions with the difference in which you feel and what you're saying. Your messages will also be deleted because once again, this is not an open forum, and please, do not make the mistake of taking our kindness as weakness. -Sgt Nguyen Anh

Henk Finch, Nedderlands		12-Jan-2005 12:31
Defending America? fighting "Terrorists"??? Ridiculous! The more us-Soldiers are returning dead, the better... What the hell are you doing down there? Stealing oil for energy-wasting american society, thats it all about! Yout funny president making you believe its for freedom...absolute ridiculous!!! not only the islamic word, also Europe will become more and more antiamerican because of this stupid war...that will be the result one day.

donaldddavisjr		12-Jan-2005 04:02
Great photos. All I can say is 'thank you' for what you and the others serving are doing for this country. We are all praying for your safe return.

Shutterfly		11-Jan-2005 23:57
Thanks for sharing these images. Though I can't imagine the stress of living under such threat of danger, these photos show that not everything is as the 6:00pm news would have us believe. Thank you for what you do. God bless you all, and bring you safely home.

Guest		11-Jan-2005 19:59
I felt a little sad watching your pictures. I really hope all of them to get back home with no problems, despite the crazy world we have to live in. My heart is with all the people that is suffering now all over the world, besides their believes, religion or nationality. Best wishes for american and iraqui people. Sorry about my poor english. Best regards from Spain.

Paula Gimello		11-Jan-2005 00:54
Dearest Chris: I never thought that I would have to wish my son Happy Birthday in a war zone... but that is just what I am doing. Happy Birthday, my precious son and may God Bless You and all of our Guys. I love You and Miss you and Hope you are SAFE, especially TODAY. Just know how Proud we all are of YOU and what you are doing for us! We will do our traditional lunch when you come home. Stay Safe! Love, Your Proud Marine Mom

JD Anderson		11-Jan-2005 00:31
I spent 12 years on submarines, so I know what it is like to be away from family, friends, and home. I have no idea, though, what it is like to be in a hostile area. I can't say enough how much I appreciate this group's service to our country. I make it a point to show galleries like this to my three boys to teach them about patriotism, sacrifice, and service. We have enormous respect for you and we pray for your safety and success, as well as for all the military personnel around the world. Take care and God Bless! JD Anderson

Guest		10-Jan-2005 13:11
The kids are the hope. Thanks guys we all are trying to imagine what it must be like over there but of course we can't. could the kids over there use some more bikes?

Annie		10-Jan-2005 04:10
This gallery is amazing. Thank you for posting these pictures. As a sidenote, if anybody wishes, feel free to email me. I imagine there's not too much to do over there. -Annie, 15.

Matt Howard		09-Jan-2005 21:04
Kickass Gallery. Thank you so much for your efforts in Iraq. The Liberal Media makes you guys of to be terrorists and rapists, but We all know whats really happening over there. Good luck, and Stay Safe.

Guest		09-Jan-2005 17:32
God bless all of your marines and may each and everyone one of you return home safely.

rhonda		09-Jan-2005 14:58
thanks guys for EVERYTHING!! we do appreciate it back here at home! (hey G - Sandy spadaro passed this page on to us to keep us aware of all of your sacrifices!) thanks again!

Alyssa & Sarah		31-Dec-2004 17:26
Happy New Year Marines! Uncle Bobby, we miss you and can't wait to see you in the Spring!

Linda		26-Dec-2004 16:42
Merry Christmas to you all! We pray for your safety in the New Year and that you will be heading home soon! God Bless from the Murphy's!

pgimello		25-Dec-2004 17:44
My dearest Chris: Merry Christmas and may God Bless each and everyone of you, especially today. It is not the same here without you and we miss you more than ever! I love you, hon! The family sends all their love and prayers too. Love, Your proud Marine MOM

JOHN PHAM		25-Dec-2004 03:41
hi anh marry chrismast to u. we miss u alot. dad' s here, he miss u too. be safe and come home soon,ok? love. u brother.

Sylvia		24-Dec-2004 17:31
Luis, Wishing you and your buddies a safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! You are all in our prayers. Take care & God Bless.

Nancy		23-Dec-2004 14:16
Hey Anh & Marines, Doing a great job over there. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Linda says hi Anh. Take car now. byebye

Jimmy		22-Dec-2004 00:47
Hey Anh, I hope everything is ok. I hope your unit is doing ok too! Call home soon!

KMG		21-Dec-2004 23:49
Merry Christmas Marines! Here in Philly we're thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. We are proud and thankful for you all you are doing for us at home. Although your families and friends are missing you, it must be so much harder for you at this time of year. Know your sacrifices are not in vain. Have a safe holiday!

Jess		14-Dec-2004 17:18
Hey guys, hope ya�ll are safe and that you get to go back home soon. You are thought of very often. On Christmas eve I�ll light a candle for all ya�ll! Be careful and stay safe. Jess (sweden)

James		02-Dec-2004 02:30
Thank you for defending the U.S.A. May God bless you!! Hope you defeat the terrorists. :)

James		02-Dec-2004 02:24
Thank you for defending the U.S.A.

Brian Wildermuth		30-Nov-2004 13:59
Chris and friends, Thank you so much for ALL that you are doing for our great country!!! We truly appreciate the sacrifices you are making for us and for the Iraqis. Please come home safely. Happy Holidays!!!! We are thinking of you always. Brian Wildermuth, Family, and Friends at your friends at SharperAgent

pgimello		25-Nov-2004 01:18
Dearest Chris and ALL of our Marines: We miss all of you so.. much and want you all to know how grateful we are to every single one of you! God Bless ALL of You and Happy Thanksgiving! Thank You All for Your Dedication and Sacrifice! We Love You! A Proud Marine Mom! Stay Safe and Come Home to Us SOON!

johnpham		24-Nov-2004 23:16
hi marines happythanksgiving to u all. i just want u to know that we always think about u guy and we pround to be u brothers ,sisters and we miss u alot. be safe u all. GO EAGLES GO

Linda Murphy		23-Nov-2004 16:07
Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you wonderful soldiers on this Thanksgiving. We give thanks for your sacrafices that protect our way of life. May God keep you safe always and bless your families who will miss you so much.

Sweden (Jess)		22-Nov-2004 08:35
hey guys,got the addy for this site from Rossi (he�s a hell of a guy huh) cool page, different pics from what the media is showing. Hope ya�lla re safe and that you will return home soon! Peace,love and Sweden!

JOHN PHAM		19-Nov-2004 02:20
hi luis i'm Anh's brother,how r u? that's very nice picture of u baby. your baby look beautiful ,god bless u all. i'm going to have a baby girl myself,excited and very nervous.how about u? be safe and god bless u all

johnpham		19-Nov-2004 02:13
hi anh h r u?. we miss u alot. Dad is coming on dec/ 04, .everyone is ok and miss u alot. my baby girl is due on feb, so u better to come home to see her in agust ok? everyday at work ,i show u picture of u and the marines to my customers, everybody said they're thanks u all for what're u doing. i'm very pround of u marines.be safe u all. love. your brother

Jim Jeter		18-Nov-2004 15:54
Thank you for sharing these images. It's a Great Thing that you do. You are all in my prayers. -Jim Jeter, California

Reese Peanut Butter		18-Nov-2004 05:48
Dear Anh, You are great :-)

John Brown		17-Nov-2004 20:00
Thanks for the documentation of history. Semper fi (although I was a corpsman) Aloha

laura		16-Nov-2004 21:35
hey LOUIE!!!!! damn we miss you love!!! the other day I did was going to get a tat YES I finally decided waht I am getting, but I cant get it till you come back and when you do you better not punk out cause you have to get one with me!!!! the BABY is soOOOOooOOO cust congrats DADDY !!! gosh your a daddy now!!!! TAKE CARE !!! know that OUR PRAYERS are with you.....

Charlie		16-Nov-2004 15:15
I would like to start out by thanking your brother, his companions and your own family for the sacrifices they are making for all of us. I have two small sons and many friends in the military and it is the honor and sacrifice that our soldiers carry out, that keeps me at home safe with my family, enjoying freedom; because of their selflessness and caring disposition to make the world a better place! It is nice to see some good photos come out of Iraq, my friends always send me some good ones, but what you see on TV is not the whole story by a long shot! Keep posting and know that my family and I (and our whole parish community) pray for the safe return of all of our soldiers from their duty!! God bless you all! Semper Fi! Charlie

pgimello		16-Nov-2004 01:38
My Dear Son: There are no words to express how proud we are of you and your Team! Just know how many thoughts and prayers are coming your way. You are truly MY hero, Chris. I miss you and love you so much, hon. Stay safe and continue to watch each other and God is watching all of YOU! Your Proud Marine Mom and Dad Mike and Nick are so proud of you too! They really miss their BIG brother! God Bless Each and Everyone of OUR Marines!

chris franklin		15-Nov-2004 22:51
Bob, I'm so glad to see your getting your Eagles over there. Can't wait untill you get home me you, Wayne, Mike and everybody else are gonna have a hell of a party! Me and Wayne still say that you are uor hero. See you soon. Chris

Stacy Howell		15-Nov-2004 16:02
Thanks for posting these great photos that show "the other side" of what is going on in Iraq. It's sad that the media is not showing more of things like this. I looked at this gallery for the first time on 11/10, and the next day saw the cover shot of the Philly Daily News which had one of your shots on it. Keep up the great work, stay safe and God Bless! Stacy Howell Levittown, Pa.

Lorraine (Gimello) Gin		15-Nov-2004 14:51
Hey Chris, Haven't seen you in years, but you can't miss that Gimello smile. Mom (your aunt Joanne) sent me this web site. We have all been thinking about you and everyone over there. Stay safe. Lorraine

L Nguyen		15-Nov-2004 14:39
Anh, I�m so proud of you. We all miss you a lot. Be safe and there is a big party waiting for you in August. Your brother C. Linh

JuLiA		15-Nov-2004 00:43
Hey Luis. I don't know if you will read this message but I decided to write one anyways.. I am sorry that I have not got around to writing you again, but school and waiting for the baby are a little overwhelming at the moment! I will write soon though and maybe we will all pitch in and send a care package! Lots of GoOdIeS!! I hope all is well over there and my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the people you're with. Feel free to e-mail me and let me know how you've been doing. I saw the heading of one of the pictures saying that you're now a daddy?? Either way.. God bless and stay strong.. Everyone down here misses you!! LoViNZ..

James Murphy		14-Nov-2004 19:34
Thank you for fighting for our country.:) I pray for your saftey every day.

Ben Sweet		13-Nov-2004 10:19
Great stuff, and Thankyou for your service! 2/11th ACR 88'- 91' ALLONS!

Selvin Chance		13-Nov-2004 07:39
Thanks for sharing these pictures of another side of the war that sadly hardly gets reported. Amdist the terror and suffering there are also the interactions between the Iraqi and coalition forces that should be reported are hardly ever make it into the media. Mahalo and Aloha

Guest		13-Nov-2004 02:46
Semper Fi! Marines Went to cookies bar in south philly for the big birthday party on wednesday bumped into a major who used to be with HQ btry on woodhaven road and he told me my old btry G3/14 was activated then I saw a copy of the daily news today. I assume that you are from golf at west trenton I was wondering if any of my old buddies were in harm's way. I am Corporal Anthony J. Verrecchio I was with G3/14 in guns platoon from '84-'89. I happen to work close to the reserve center on scotch rd. I work for SEPTA on thier railroad div. I swung by the old place after work tonight looks a little different than it did 15 years ago. I just wanted to let you know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Alot of thoughts and memories have been going thru my mind tonight and your presence there has really hit home for me a fellow marine cannoncocker born and raised in philly part of me wishes I was right there with you guys you know once a marine always a marine. Listen if you guys want to talk to any fellow marines and you are capable of getting online there is a website military.com where they have marine corps discussions with many marines. So if there is anything you need or want dont hesitate to reach out you have alot of brother and sister marines around the world and we would do anything to help. SEMPER FIDELIS

Krotee		13-Nov-2004 02:37
You should remember me, I remember you guys. Shout out to Racich and Ellicott. This is Krotee from Supply in HQ 314. Havn't seen you guys since 95ish and now I see you takin' care of business for all of us back home. Hope the best while you are there and a speedy and safe return home.

Sylvia		13-Nov-2004 01:11
What awesome pictures! L. Nguyen please look after Luis, he has a beautiful baby boy waiting for him to come home. God Bless you all, and I thank each and every one of you for being such brave men.

Kelly		12-Nov-2004 21:01
I read your article in the Philadelphia Daily News about being Eagles Fans. First I wanted to Thank You & everyone over in Iraq for being there & doing what you are doing - we appreciate it & support you all. I hope the Eagles beat Dallas just for you guys Monday night & I know that at the Eagles Reskins game I will say a prayer for you & everyone over in Iraq during the National Anthem. God Bless & Go Eagles!

SUE Z		12-Nov-2004 20:32
BILLY D. GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN WE ALL MISS YOU STAY SAFE

Dorothy Stubblebine		12-Nov-2004 17:18
Thanks for the wonderful pics, Chris. You guys look like you're influencing the next generation for the best. No matter what anyone thinks of the war in Iraq, everyone wants our boys and girls to be safe. Go with God and come home soon!

Cousin Shannon		12-Nov-2004 15:36
Christopher: Such fantastic pictures! Loved seeing you and the rest of your team looking so well and doing such great work. We are so very proud of you, and love and miss you so much. Stay safe...Shannon, Tom and Drew

Valery Finn Petitt		12-Nov-2004 15:29
Chris and all the guys........stay safe. We cannot wait for you to come back home! We miss you and want you to know you are in our thoughts constantly! We are very proud to call you our friend! Come home soon............... Love - Marc and Valery Petitt

Cheryl and Jason Supplee		12-Nov-2004 15:09
Bob we miss you sooo much! We are so proud of you and can't wait til you come home! You look great! Love, Cheryl and Jason Supplee

"Gin"		12-Nov-2004 12:57
Chris - these are great! Thank you for sharing them with everyone! You guys look great but we can't wait to see you back at Congress!!! Love & Miss Ya!

Aunt Barbara		12-Nov-2004 12:14
Chris, we are so proud of you! Stay safe. Love Aunt Barbara

Guest		12-Nov-2004 07:20
Stay safe. Your country is proud of you, even though you are Eagles fans.

JOHN PHAM		12-Nov-2004 03:25
hi anh. i'm proud of u. we miss u a lot. be safe and see u in august. that was very nice picture of u ,marines. GO EAGLES GO ......

Angela		11-Nov-2004 23:30
Christopher....it certainly is a G Thing, Pop would be so proud. We love you!!! Angela, Tom and Boys

Angela		11-Nov-2004 23:29
Christpher....it certainly is a G Thing, Pop would be so proud. We love you!!! Angela, Tom and Boys

CHRIS ORLANDO		11-Nov-2004 21:34
hey i was reading the paper and i saw you brotha i just wanted to say whats up and god bless all of ya

Chuck		11-Nov-2004 21:21
Happy Birthday Marines!! Hey Bob- It was Great to see your face on the Front of the Daily News today. Keep well. Gob bless you guys... your cousin

chuckj		11-Nov-2004 20:54
Happy Birthday Marines ! Saw your pics and article in todays Daily news. The article mentioned your units home town. I served in the same unit several years ago. We are all proud of you ! Be Safe, look out for one another. Shoot, Move, Communicate! Semper Fi

Tory Anderson		11-Nov-2004 19:22
These are great pictures. The GIs are shown as human beings. The Iraqi's are shown as human beings. I wish we would see a little more of this in the papers. Thanks for posting the pictures. I really enjoyed them!

bernsquick		11-Nov-2004 19:17
Nice to see the other side of the story....smiling Kids....

Jimmy		11-Nov-2004 19:12
I'll see you guys in August. Be safe. Goodies are on the way! :)

Guest		11-Nov-2004 18:56
Happy Birthday Marines. We are proud of you guys. Keep up the great work. Be safe and come home soon. Don, Dana, Alyssa and Sarah miss you Uncle Bobby.

SlinkTMP		11-Nov-2004 18:20
HAPPY BIRTHDAYY MARINES!

Al Torcini		11-Nov-2004 17:54
Hey Bob Racich!!! We miss you, you look great!! Love ya, cousin Al, Henry and Denise.

Kate McShane		11-Nov-2004 15:57
You are truly the heros. Happy Veterans Day. I hope all the Eagles players see your pictures and write. Fly, Eagles, Fly

Former Marine		11-Nov-2004 13:24
Semper Fi

Ponyboy		11-Nov-2004 12:19
Saw you guys on the cover of todays Daily News. Great photo! You guys are True Heroes. The photos of the Iraqi children smiling made me feel proud of you guys. God bless you and keep you safe, GO E-A-G-L-E-S !!!!!!!!!!!!

jwscotch		10-Nov-2004 19:43
Sure won't see great pictures like this in the NYT...thanks.

Guest		20-Oct-2004 17:30
Thank you very much for your brother's dedication to this great country.

Cindy		20-Oct-2004 16:49
Wonderful pictures, and please thank your brother and his buddies for us, God Bless them, may they come home soon. My son is currently in Marine Corp. boot camp and I am proud as a peacock!! :-)

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