Kilo Company officers after Operation Matador (L-R): Captain Chris Ieva, 1Lt John Hayes, 2Lt Nate Smith, 2Lt Mark Bullock, 1Lt Clint Cummings, 1Lt Joe ClemmeyChris IevaShawn GregoryCAMP AL QA’IM, Iraq (April 1, 2005)- Cpl. Richard C. Marshall, the 1st squad leader with 1st Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment leads his squad in rehearsals for the raid that took place in Sedah April 4. The Marines of Kilo Co. took seven detainees during the raid including their main target, who was a known exposives expert. Marshall, a native of Denver, considered the mission to be a complete success. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)1st Platoon, Kilo Co, during Operation Spear in June, 2005. Note the red trianglar recognition patch on the helmet for 1st Platoon. (Derek Wright photo)HADITHA, Iraq (May 25, 2005)- Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 cut their way through obstacles using their breaching kit during a sweep of northern Haditha. Kilo Co. was supporting 3rd Bn., 25th Marines during Operation New Market to clear the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)
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Footnotes:
1. Nathan Smith, interview with author 2. Marc Bullock, interview with author 3. Sean Gregory, interview with author 4. Chris Ieva, interview with author 5. Sean Gregory, interview with author 6. Chris Ieva, interview with author 7. Sean Gregory, interview with author 8. Marc Bullock, interview with author 9. Chris Ieva, interview with author 10. Ibid. 11. Ibid.
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