A hand written message adorns a U.S Marine M1A1 Abrams tank's barrel as preparations for possible action in Iraq continue at a Marine support camp February 5, 2003 near the Iraqi border in Northern Kuwait. During a brief stopover as part of a regional tour, the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, General Michael Hagee spoke with troops about the need to be prepared in case U.S. President George W. Bush orders the Marines to action in neighboring Iraq. Photo: Scott Nelson, Getty Images / 2003 Getty Images