A Marine passes by local residents as he patrols Terra Alta, W.Va., during the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's training-in-an-urban-environment exercise May 14, 2004. The Marine is with Company C, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. The exercise was to help prepare the Marines for urban-combat scenarios they may encounter on an upcoming deployment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah A. Beavers