THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Guard Force Secures Camp

The provost marshal's office was called to the entry control point after illegal contraband was found on a third country national, at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. The interior guard force is responsible for maintaining order and protecting both the people and property. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston

Sgt. Eric M. Simmons, the Regimental Combat Team 2 interior guard chief, uses his radio to communicate with Marines at the entry control point at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston

The provost marshal's office was called to the entry control point after illegal contraband was found on a third country national at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston

Lance Cpl. Felipe A. Marin, a tactical data network specialist assinged to the Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 2, receives a certificate of commendation for “superior performance of duty while serving as a member of the Camp Ripper guard force” at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston

A cell phone, video game console and AK-47 part were found upon closer inspection of the third country national's belongings at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston

Lance Cpl. Jose F. Rivera, an infantryman with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 2, clears a vehicle for entry after verifying the driver's credentials at Camp Ripper in Al Asad, Iraq, April 15, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Johnston