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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Lopez, center, introduces the Karmah education inspector to Army Col. Mark Stammer at the opening of the Karmah School for Girls in Karmah, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2009. Stammer’s brigade of paratroopers will continue the Marines’ partnerships with Iraqi security forces, sheiks, and local and provincial officials to ensure that school and water projects continue.

SCHOOL OPENING

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Lopez, center, introduces the Karmah education inspector to Army Col. Mark Stammer at the opening of the Karmah School for Girls in Karmah, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2009. Stammer’s brigade of paratroopers will continue the Marines’ partnerships with Iraqi security forces, sheiks, and local and provincial officials to ensure that school and water projects continue.

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