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Capt. Dustin Blecha flies over Haditha, Iraq, in a UH-1N Huey during a mission in October. The Norwich alumnus received his commission in the Marine Corps May 10, 2003 and is currently serving on his second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Dustin Blecha.) - Capt. Dustin Blecha flies over Haditha, Iraq, in a UH-1N Huey during a mission in October. The Norwich alumnus received his commission in the Marine Corps May 10, 2003 and is currently serving on his second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Dustin Blecha.)

Cpl. John Turpin, combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) checks the alignment of the jurors’ box Sept. 9. Turpin led a group of engineers in the courtroom project, which included designing the jurors’ box, witness stands and a judge’s bench. - Cpl. John Turpin, combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) checks the alignment of the jurors’ box Sept. 9. Turpin led a group of engineers in the courtroom project, which included designing the jurors’ box, witness stands and a judge’s bench.

Cpl. Christopher Loftin, an armorer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, follows the manual of an M-249 squad automatic weapon while conducting an inspection in Iraq. Marines use the weapon as a portable automatic machine gun while on patrols and convoys. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo / Released) - Cpl. Christopher Loftin, an armorer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, follows the manual of an M-249 squad automatic weapon while conducting an inspection in Iraq. Marines use the weapon as a portable automatic machine gun while on patrols and convoys. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo / Released)

Lance Cpl. Joshua Wynn, a volunteer for the Human Unity Begins project and a supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), packs one of the first backpacks destined for distribution to Iraqi school children at the Iraqi and American Friendship Project Logistics Center. Wynn is a Dallas native. - Lance Cpl. Joshua Wynn, a volunteer for the Human Unity Begins project and a supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), packs one of the first backpacks destined for distribution to Iraqi school children at the Iraqi and American Friendship Project Logistics Center. Wynn is a Dallas native.