THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Marine Tankers Patrol Main Supply Routes

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 prep their M1A1 Abrahms Tank before heading out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah Iraq on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - A M1A1 Abrams Tank with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 patrols the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah, Iraq on June 5th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Cpl. Ryan S. Lebat from Kansas City, Miss. with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 preps his M1A1 Abrahms Tank before heading out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah Iraq on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 prep their M1A1 Abrahms Tank before heading out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah Iraq on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti Coalition Force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Staff Sgt. Jonathan L. Rodriguez from Marietta, Ga. with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 performs a final inspection on his M1A1 Abrahms Tank before heading out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah Iraq on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 prep their M1A1 Abrahms Tank before heading out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah Iraq on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Samuel D. Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center)

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 prepare to head out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah, Iraq in their High Mobility Multi Wheeled Vehicle on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Samuel D. Corum) (Released)

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 prepare to head out to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah, Iraq in their M1A1 Abrahms Tank on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Marines with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 depart the staging area to patrol the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah, Iraq in their M1A1 Abrahms Tank on June 6th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of Anti- coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center

FALLUJAH, Iraq - A M1A1 Abrahms Tank with 2d Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6 patrols the Main Supply Routes (MSR) surrounding Al Fallujah, Iraq on June 5th, 2007. The Marines with 2d Tank Battalion are tasked with patrolling the MSRs and keeping them clear of anti-coalition force activity. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi security forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Photographer: Cpl. Samuel Corum, Joint Combat Camera Center