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Near An Nasiriyah

Sgt. David Smith mans a TOW missile after a burst of small arms fire disrupted a convoy of Marines near An Nasiriyah. A warning that gas may have been used was called within minutes of the small arms attack, but proved to be false.

Sgt. David Smith mans a TOW missile after a burst of small arms fire disrupted a convoy of Marines near An Nasiriyah. A warning that gas may have been used was called within minutes of the small arms attack, but proved to be false.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Small arms fire disrupts Marine convoy.
March 24, 2003

Awaiting Orders

A Marine stands on his vehicle in the middle of a large convoy awaiting orders to move from their position.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Small Arms Fire

A Marine runs after a burst of small arms fire disrupted a convoy near An Nasiriyah.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Heading North

An M1A1 tank rolls north toward An Nasiriyah.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

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Iraqi Man

Lance Cpl. Chris Stewart, 20, watches over an unidentified Iraqi man walking near Marine convoy.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Turning Back

Women and animals are piled onto the back of a pickup truck stopped by Marines near An Nasiriyah. The vehicles were told to turn around.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Led Away

Iraqi men are led away after being found walking in a remote area near American soldiers.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Road to An Nasiriyah

Marines watch over three men who had been heading toward An Nasiriyah, scene of heavy fighting.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

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Search

Marines stop and search vehicles on the road to An Nasiriyah.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Women Wave

Women wave to American soldiers on the road to An Nasiriyah.  (Rick Loomis / LAT)

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