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February 4, 2005 E-mail story Print Most E-Mailed
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ
Seabees Keep Their Fighting Spirit
The Navy's construction force has had to dodge bullets and bombs as it helps rebuild Iraq.
By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
RAMADI, Iraq Members of the Seabees, the Navy's construction force, were fixing broken doors at an empty courthouse here when one looked out a window and saw a group of Iraqi women eyeing the building.
"I wonder if they're getting ready to call in a sniper," said John Weissgerber, 28, of Rockville, Md., who was attending college before his reserve unit was called to active duty several months ago.
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