U.S. Marine Corps

Sunni Muslim Fights in Global War on Terrorism

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mohammed N. Rahman, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines prepares to go on a patrol with his squad at Haditha Dam, Al Anbar, Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ken Melton By U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ken Melton 2nd Marine Division

HADITHA DAM, Iraq, July 29, 2005 — As the Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment continue their fight in the Global War on Terrorism, most of them think of it as business and not personal. However, for some Marines who are of the Islamic faith, the war in Iraq hits a personal note. Cpl. Mohammed N. Rahman, who is a Sunni Muslim, fights not only to free the people of Iraq from the insurgents grip and to protect his country (America), but also to redeem his beloved religion. “This is a personal offense, not only to me but others who share my faith,” said the 23-year-old infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company L. “The insurgents have scarred the image of my religion.” To read the rest of the article please click here.