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Capt. Rick Landgraf pictured in Baghdad, Iraq. He has been deployed since September, 2007 and his unit is due back in the United States around Dec. 12. He’s based out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

Capt. Rick Landgraf pictured in Baghdad, Iraq. He has been deployed since September, 2007 and his unit is due back in the United States around Dec. 12. He’s based out of Fort Bragg, N.C.
This photo of Longport Police Officer Jason Parratt was taken at the Iraq-Kuwait border Sept. 16. Parratt, who lives in Hamilton Township, is serving with the New Jersey National Guard and is a chief warrant officer grade two.

Policing the border
This photo of Longport Police Officer Jason Parratt was taken at the Iraq-Kuwait border Sept. 16. Parratt, who lives in Hamilton Township, is serving with the New Jersey National Guard and is a chief warrant officer grade two.
Cpl. James Hartman, of Upper Township, a Marine serving in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq is shown with the Gazette. Cpl. Hartman was with Bravo Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion supporting 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines in OIF VIII-1 and recently returned home just in time to resume school at Virginia Tech. Cpl. James Hartman, of Upper Township, a Marine serving in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq is shown with the Gazette. Cpl. Hartman was with Bravo Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion supporting 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines in OIF VIII-1 and recently returned home just in time to resume school at Virginia Tech.

 
Former Tuckahoe resident, Sgt. William Archer, who has since moved to Virginia and returned to military duty after 20 years, is shown with the Gazette at Camp Buehring in Kuwait. Former Tuckahoe resident, Sgt. William Archer, who has since moved to Virginia and returned to military duty after 20 years, is shown with the Gazette at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
 

In 2006, Ed Lopez of Absecon was stationed in Iraq away from his family at Christmas. His neighbors sent him The Current so he could read up on the news going on at home. Here, he poses with The Current in Sinjar, Iraq.

Keeping current in Sinjar
In 2006, Ed Lopez of Absecon was stationed in Iraq away from his family at Christmas. His neighbors sent him The Current so he could read up on the news going on at home. Here, he poses with The Current in Sinjar, Iraq.
A long way from home, but staying informed, is Lt. Tom Walsh, who is serving with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stationed in the Persian Gulf. Greetings from the Gulf
A long way from home, but staying informed, is Lt. Tom Walsh, who is serving with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stationed in the Persian Gulf.
 
Major Beth Ann Lumpkin-Gambill is shown with the Gazette in Iraq. She is responsible for flying out the wounded to Landsthul, Germany or Aviano, Italy. Here she is on weekend break at a hotel in Boha, the capital of Qatar. Beth Ann was a Kohr’s ice cream girl while in high school and university for her BSN/MSN in nursing. When she returns to the U.S., she will be stationed at McGuire AFB. Major Beth Ann Lumpkin-Gambill is shown with the Gazette in Iraq. She is responsible for flying out the wounded to Landsthul, Germany or Aviano, Italy. Here she is on weekend break at a hotel in Boha, the capital of Qatar. Beth Ann was a Kohr’s ice cream girl while in high school and university for her BSN/MSN in nursing. When she returns to the U.S., she will be stationed at McGuire AFB.
 

First Sgt. Steven Swankoski of Egg Harbor Township had this picture taken before his recent return home from Camp Al Asad in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, where he served with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines. The Egg Harbor Township police officer came home to a hero’s welcome April 21. 

Welcome home, Marine

First Sgt. Steven Swankoski of Egg Harbor Township had this picture taken before his recent return home from Camp Al Asad in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, where he served with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines. The Egg Harbor Township police officer came home to a hero’s welcome April 21. 
Cpl. Stephen Vernon of Galloway Township and Cpl. Paolo Imberti of Egg Harbor Township are with the 3d Battalion, 14th Marines, stationed at Fullujah, Iraq.

Current among the few, the proud

Cpl. Stephen Vernon of Galloway Township and Cpl. Paolo Imberti of Egg Harbor Township are with the 3d Battalion, 14th Marines, stationed at Fullujah, Iraq.