Combat zone ingenuity protects Marines, earns $5,000 [Image 4 of 5]

TAQADDUM, IRAQ

08.07.2006

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Redding 

1st Marine Logistics Group

Seven Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, listen August 6, 2006 at a ceremony at Camp Taqaddum, Iraq as Brig. Gen. David G. Reist, 1st MLG's commanding general, congratulates them on being recognized for their TRAM (Tractor, Rubber-tired, Articulated steering, Multipurpose), up-armament system. The Marines created the system at the request of Col. David M. Richtsmeier, the commanding officer of 1st MLG (FWD). The Marines created an armored helmet for the TRAM that helps protect the heavy equipment operators from small-arms fire and other forms of insurgent attack. They were awarded several thousand dollars by the Marine Corp Logistics Command's Beneficial Suggestion Program for the protective system. Awarded were Staff Sgt. Andrew N. Zabel, the project's team leader, and 27-year-old from Batavia, Ill.; Cpl. James A. Carrillo, 23, from Chicago; Cpl. Kelsey S. Marshall, 23, from Anchorage, Ala.; Lance Cpl. Jonathan C. Elkins, 20, from Moorehead, Ky.; Cpl. Adam L. Schroeder, 22, from Platteville, Wis.; Cpl. Rogelio De La Graza, 21, from Premont, Texas.; and Cpl. Jonathan M. Rakestraw, 22, from Pittsburgh. The Beneficial Suggestion Program, run by the Marine Corps' Logistics Command, is designed to take advantage of the creativity of military and civilian personnel who contribute practical and innovative ideas for improving and maintaining productivity, economy, efficiency, and mission effectiveness for Marine Corps programs and operations. (Official USMC photo by Lcpl. Priscilla M. Juan. Released. 060806-M-0898J-001.)

• Date Taken: 08.07.2006
• Date Posted: 08.07.2006 14:05
• Photo ID: 27325
• VIRIN: 060806-M-0898J-001
• Resolution: 1540x2160
• Size: 2.37 MB
• Location: TAQADDUM, IQ