A Soldier from 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion,
A Soldier from 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pulls security from the turret of his vehicle during a ground defense area ... More
A Tropic Lightning Soldier with 25th Infantry Division
A Tropic Lightning Soldier with 25th Infantry Division throws a pitch during the softball tournament for Tropic Lightning Week Oct. 29, 2019 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The 25th Infantry Division is celebrat... More
A Tropic Lightning Soldier with 25th Infantry Division
A Tropic Lightning Soldier with 25th Infantry Division fields a ground ball during the softball tournament for Tropic Lightning Week Oct. 28, 2019 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The 25th Infantry Division is ce... More
The 25th Infantry Division is celebrating its 77th
The 25th Infantry Division is celebrating its 77th birthday with their annual Tropic Lightning Week. The Division was formed October 1, 1941 at Schofield Barracks and saw combat during the Japanese attack acros... More
An Airman unloads a pallet of mail, which arrived May
An Airman unloads a pallet of mail, which arrived May 1, 2016, in Garoua, Cameroon by a U.S. Air Force C-130. The pallet is part of the first shipment of mail to approximately 200 Soldiers assisting Cameroonian... More
Anton Hillig (back row, third from left) and Soldiers
Anton Hillig (back row, third from left) and Soldiers from his platoon pose for a group photo prior to a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq in 2005. (Courtesy photo)
Artistic Vision Pops, US Army Photo
Spc. Rebeca C. Downs, a food service specialist, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, has always been artist... More
Newport, N.H., native Spc. Michael Cunningham, no.
Newport, N.H., native Spc. Michael Cunningham, no. 1 man, Battery B, "Banditos," 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barra... More
San Juan, Puerto Rico, native Staff Sgt. Lloyd Hicks,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, native Staff Sgt. Lloyd Hicks, medic Headquarters and Headquarters Company Warhorse, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and Sinaja, Guam, n... More
Penscola, Fl., native Spc. Chase, Stryker driver,
Penscola, Fl., native Spc. Chase, Stryker driver, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawai'i monitors radio traffic from the driver's com... More
Spc. Chase, Stryker driver, Headquarters and Headquarters
Spc. Chase, Stryker driver, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii monitors radio traffic from the driver's compartment of his... More
Brothers, Sgt. Michael Shaw, left, of 1st Battalion,
Brothers, Sgt. Michael Shaw, left, of 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment and Spc. Ronald Shaw from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," both fi... More
Sheik Nadeem of Taji Qada cuts the ribbon on the new
Sheik Nadeem of Taji Qada cuts the ribbon on the new Mass Media Center in Taji town, Jan. 13. The center, which is the first of its kind, will help pave the way toward a free press in Iraq. The U.S. provided ra... More
Hudson, Ohio, native, Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, commander
Hudson, Ohio, native, Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, commander of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, meets with Sheik Naji in Jerfal-Milla Taji, Iraq, on Jan. 15. McCaffrey and the 2nd SBCT, ... More
Lt. Nasheem, medical officer, with the 3rd Brigade,
Lt. Nasheem, medical officer, with the 3rd Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, right, rechecks an invoice for Mohammed Mahood, manager, of the Taji Medical Clinic, left, Jan. 16. The Iraqi army donated several fi... More
Fairfax, Va., native Spc. Jonathan Stryker, infantryman
Fairfax, Va., native Spc. Jonathan Stryker, infantryman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, left, and Dunkirk, Ohio, native... More
Spc. Derek Vess, a native of Simpsonville, S.C., who
Spc. Derek Vess, a native of Simpsonville, S.C., who serves with Multi-National Division - Baghdad's Company C, 1st Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Div... More
Huber Heights, Ohio, native, Command Sgt. Maj. Carl
Huber Heights, Ohio, native, Command Sgt. Maj. Carl Morgan, command sergeant major, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, left, and Hudson, Ohio, native, Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, commander of ... More
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., greets
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., greets patients and ensures the operation is running smoothly during a Combined Medical Engagement Jan. 25 at the Falahat Girls School in the Taji Qada, which i... More
Fredericksburg, Va. native Matthew Pixley, 0923 Military
Fredericksburg, Va. native Matthew Pixley, 0923 Military Transition Team, tries to calm a crying child with a new toy at the Juf al-Mila school Jan. 26 as part of Operation Fuzeball. Pixley helped coordinate th... More
From left to right: San Bernardino, Calif., native
From left to right: San Bernardino, Calif., native Lt. Col Thomas H. Mackey, commander of the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat team, 'Warrior,' 25th Infantry Division, Leavenworth... More
A mother checks in her daughter at a combined medical
A mother checks in her daughter at a combined medical engagement operation Jan. 25 at the Falahat girls school. This mission focused on providing care for Iraqis in a neglected area and training the Iraqi army ... More
Pvt. Edward Robinson, a native of Saint Albans, W.
Pvt. Edward Robinson, a native of Saint Albans, W. Va., plays soccer with children in Taji, Iraq while out on patrol with his unit. Robinson is a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment 'Wolf... More
Sgt. 1st Class Horace Locklear, a native of Pembroke,
Sgt. 1st Class Horace Locklear, a native of Pembroke, N.C., briefs his Soldiers before a consequence management mission to Fourteenth Ramadan at Camp Taji, Iraq, Feb. 8. Fourteenth Ramadan is part of the Taji Q... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and commander of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, surveys the construction efforts of a new media ce... More
1st Sgt. Daniel Tourtelot a native of New Hartford,
1st Sgt. Daniel Tourtelot a native of New Hartford, N.Y., and Capt. Daniel Oh, a native of Philadelphia, case the colors of the 543rd Military Police Company, 10th Mountain Division, Multi-National Division - B... More
Pfc. Richard Scott, a Paris, Ill. native, fire support
Pfc. Richard Scott, a Paris, Ill. native, fire support specialist, 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-Nationa... More
First Sgt. Eric Vidal, a native of Bronx, N.Y., who
First Sgt. Eric Vidal, a native of Bronx, N.Y., who serves with Company A, 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, removes th... More
Pfc. Steven Murphy a native of Westford, Mass., serves
Pfc. Steven Murphy a native of Westford, Mass., serves as an infantryman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, M... More
Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, native of Hudson, Ohio, talks
Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, native of Hudson, Ohio, talks to the Soldiers of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad about the importance of their s... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Gilker, a native of Los Angeles and
Staff Sgt. Andrew Gilker, a native of Los Angeles and a medical advisor with Company C, 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team 'Warrior,' 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Divisio... More
Pvt. William Gentry, a native of Austin, Texas, stands
Pvt. William Gentry, a native of Austin, Texas, stands watch during a patrol with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Divis... More
An Iraqi man intently watches U.S. Soldiers as they
An Iraqi man intently watches U.S. Soldiers as they pull security at the Taji Market, Feb. 21. The Soldiers, from 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infan... More
Pvt. Benjamin Raulerson, a native of Jacksonville,
Pvt. Benjamin Raulerson, a native of Jacksonville, Ala., who is assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Multi-National Division - Ba... More
An Iraqi child tries to get the attention of Spc. David
An Iraqi child tries to get the attention of Spc. David Gregory, a native of Harrison, Ark., and Spc. Benjamin Owen, a native of Leesville, La., while they pull security at a sheik meeting in al Shabat, south o... More
Spc. Michael Miller, a Fort Worth, Texas, native,
Spc. Michael Miller, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, inspects a house for traces of explosive material, Feb. 26, during a search conducted in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Homemade explosives are a key ing... More
Sgt. Robert A. Hillius, a Vanhorne, Iowa, native who
Sgt. Robert A. Hillius, a Vanhorne, Iowa, native who serves as a small-arms repairman with B Company, Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division ... More
Soldiers from the Company C, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion,
Soldiers from the Company C, 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, talk to two local men, Feb. 29, about the conditions of a village water pump, on the banks of the Tigris River, in the village of Abayachi, which is l... More
Iraqi army takes care of Iraqis
An Iraqi army soldier hands out hats to citizens in the Tarmiya marketplace, Feb. 29. The IA soldiers were on patrol with U.S. Soldiers to ensure the safety of the Iraqi people in the market. (U.S. Army photo/S... More
Two Soldiers from the 411th Military Police Company,
Two Soldiers from the 411th Military Police Company, 716th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Multi-National Division - Baghdad observe as Sons of Iraq (Abna al Iraq) line up outside a shop in Abayachi March 2. Sol... More
Lt. Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio,
Lt. Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad sits with guests from the United States... More
Sgt. Maj. Berk Parsons (left), a Fayetteville, N.C.,
Sgt. Maj. Berk Parsons (left), a Fayetteville, N.C., native who serves as the operations sergeant major for the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 'Warrior,' 25th Inf... More
Capt Joe Dumas, a native of Greenbay, Wis., an intelligence
Capt Joe Dumas, a native of Greenbay, Wis., an intelligence officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Squadron "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th I... More
A child walks next to Spc. Luis Gomezarroyo, a native
A child walks next to Spc. Luis Gomezarroyo, a native of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, as he walks through a town, March 4, in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Gomezarroyo is assigned to Headquarters and Headqu... More
IA reaches out to future heroes
An Iraqi army soldier shakes a girl's hand at a school in Tarmiya, March 5. The Iraqi army visited the school as part of the Junior Hero program. The program promotes security and stability throughout the Tarmi... More
Spc. Christopher Odell, a Roswell, N.M., native, serves
Spc. Christopher Odell, a Roswell, N.M., native, serves lunch to Iraqi leaders during a security conference on Camp Taji, Iraq, March 5. Odell serves as an infantryman from Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infant... More
An Iraqi locomotive passes a crowd of villagers upon
An Iraqi locomotive passes a crowd of villagers upon its approach to the rail road gate to Camp Taji, Iraq Mar. 5 marking the first time a train as arrived at the installation since the beginning of Operation I... More
Capt. Kenneth Smith, a native of Phoenix, and physician's
Capt. Kenneth Smith, a native of Phoenix, and physician's assistant for the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National ... More
Spc. Darryl Lindsey, a native of Atlanta, enjoys a
Spc. Darryl Lindsey, a native of Atlanta, enjoys a cup of freshly brewed Kona coffee before mounting up on his Stryker for a mission. Lindsey is a member of the personal security detachment working with the Mil... More
Pvt. Derk Hayes, a Peru, Ind., native, who serves with
Pvt. Derk Hayes, a Peru, Ind., native, who serves with Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team 'Warrior,' 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, is ... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Boccardi, a Colorado Springs, Colo.,
Lt. Col. Thomas Boccardi, a Colorado Springs, Colo., native, shakes hands with Sheik Sa'id Jassem, a local leader, outside a Tarmiya meeting hall, March 10, before the start of a meeting between local leaders, ... More
Cpl. Donald Pritchard, a Elmira Heights, N.Y., native
Cpl. Donald Pritchard, a Elmira Heights, N.Y., native who serves as a K-9 handler with the 67th Engineer Company, 5th Eng. Battalion, 1st Eng. Brigade, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, instructs his partner, ... More
On a fact-finding visit to Camp Taji, Gen. David Petraeus,
On a fact-finding visit to Camp Taji, Gen. David Petraeus, center, the commander of Multi-National Forces – Iraq, answers questions from Lara Logan, chief foreign correspondent for CBS News, while walking to th... More
NYC firefighter leaves NY to fight fire in Iraq
Pfc. Nicholas Pata, a New York City native, who serves as a radio-telephone operator for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," ... More
First Lt. Devon McRainey, a Cincinnati, Ohio, native
First Lt. Devon McRainey, a Cincinnati, Ohio, native who serves as a platoon leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Mul... More
Stryker Soldiers make ID cards for SoI
Cpl. Nathan Adams, a native of Boise, Idaho, assists in making identification cards for Sons of Iraq (Abna al-Iraq) volunteers, March 13, in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Adams serves as an infantryman w... More
Spc. Garrett Simoneau, a native of Winchendon, Mass.,
Spc. Garrett Simoneau, a native of Winchendon, Mass., patrols the Taji Qada, which is northwest of Baghdad, in search of illegal weapons and improvised explosive devices, March 14. He assists his unit, Iraqi se... More
First Lt. Daniel Laakso, a South Bend, Ind., native
First Lt. Daniel Laakso, a South Bend, Ind., native who serves as the platoon leader for the 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infan... More
Iraqi police officers line the entrance of the new
Iraqi police officers line the entrance of the new Iraqi police station before the station's grand opening ceremony, March 15, in Shat al Taji, northwest of Baghdad.
An Iraqi doctor checks a man's blood pressure during
An Iraqi doctor checks a man's blood pressure during a combined medical mission in Bata Village, northwest of Baghdad, March 17. Doctors and medics from the 225th Brigade Support Battalion and 2nd Squadron, 14t... More
Seven former detainees stand proud in Tarmiya, northwest
Seven former detainees stand proud in Tarmiya, northwest of Baghdad, after being released from prison, March 19. The men were released after charges brought against them were dropped. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tec... More
Staff Sgt. Bruce Hillier, a Twin Falls, Idaho, native
Staff Sgt. Bruce Hillier, a Twin Falls, Idaho, native who serves with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-Nati... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey (left), a Hudson, Ohio, native,
Col. Todd McCaffrey (left), a Hudson, Ohio, native, discusses the itinerary with a congressional delegation after they landed, March 20. The delegates: congressional representatives Carol Shea Porter of New Ham... More
Ramsey Jiddou (left), a Plymouth, Mich., native, shakes
Ramsey Jiddou (left), a Plymouth, Mich., native, shakes the hand of a local leader at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new internet café, March 23, in Taji, located northwest of Baghdad,. The internet café is ... More
A 36th Iraqi army brigade soldier looks into a classroom
A 36th Iraqi army brigade soldier looks into a classroom at students at a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, March 23. The students were selected to be a part of the Junior Hero program. The program... More
Pfc. Daniel Cortes, a Corona, N.Y., native who serves
Pfc. Daniel Cortes, a Corona, N.Y., native who serves as an infantryman with Company B, 52nd Infantry Regiment (Anti-Tank) attached to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Com... More
A young Iraqi boy greets Soldiers from 1st Battalion,
A young Iraqi boy greets Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warriors," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, during a visit to... More
Sgt. Sean Robbins, a Charlotte, Tenn., native, talks
Sgt. Sean Robbins, a Charlotte, Tenn., native, talks with a man March 27 about possible weapon caches in an area northwest of Baghdad during Operation Iron Curtain, a joint mission with Iraqi Army soldiers and ... More
First Lt. Michelle Garcia, a native of Omaha, Neb.,
First Lt. Michelle Garcia, a native of Omaha, Neb., who serves as the forward area support coordinating officer for 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry regiment, "Gimlets," 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Multi-National... More
Exercising with Iraqi army
First Lt. Louis Cascino, a Cornwall, N.Y. native who serves as a platoon leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Divis... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Boccardi, a Colorado Springs, Colo.,
Lt. Col. Thomas Boccardi, a Colorado Springs, Colo., native, who serves as the battalion commander for the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-N... More
Iraqi army soldiers stand in front of their T-55 tank
Iraqi army soldiers stand in front of their T-55 tank as part of an armored checkpoint, March 31, near al Awad, northwest of Baghdad. Soldiers with the Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stry... More
Sgt. Adam Daponte, a native of Charleston, S.C., searches
Sgt. Adam Daponte, a native of Charleston, S.C., searches a house for contraband in the Sadr City District of Baghdad, April 1. Daponte is an infantryman assigned to 4th Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 21st ... More
An Iraqi man enjoys his tea and watches Spc. Jason
An Iraqi man enjoys his tea and watches Spc. Jason Beeson, a native of Shepherd, Texas, as he pulls security outside a house in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad, April 1. Beeson is an infantryman assigned to 4t... More
Sgt. Michael Rios, a native of Sebastian, Texas, greets
Sgt. Michael Rios, a native of Sebastian, Texas, greets a young girl while on patrol in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 3. Rios, an infantry team leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry R... More
A Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier watches
A Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier watches intently April 5, as Iraqis bag flour for shipping to local bakeries, shops and markets at a flour mill in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad.
First Sgt. Jonathon White, a San Francisco native,
First Sgt. Jonathon White, a San Francisco native, talks about route-clearance practices to a class of 10 Iraqi army engineers April 5 as part of on-going training teaching the Iraqi soldiers about route-cleara... More
First Sgt. Jonathon White, a San Francisco native,
First Sgt. Jonathon White, a San Francisco native, talks to an Iraqi army engineer April 5 about leadership practices as part of on-going training that teaches the Iraqi soldiers about route-clearance operation... More
Capt. Brian Sweigart, a San Antonio native, discusses
Capt. Brian Sweigart, a San Antonio native, discusses medical aid and security with an Iraqi leader, April 7, while his unit conducts a medical operation in Nahala village, in the Taji Qada, located northwest o... More
Sgt. 1st Class Craig McNeal, a native of Hollandale,
Sgt. 1st Class Craig McNeal, a native of Hollandale, Miss., pounds fists with an Iraqi boy while on patrol in Sadr City, a district of Baghdad, on April 1. McNeal is the platoon sergeant for 4th Platoon, Compan... More
Spc. Joshua Oden, a San Angelo, Texas, native, erects
Spc. Joshua Oden, a San Angelo, Texas, native, erects an antenna Apr. 12, which enhances his unit's ability to effectively communicate during Operation Gunslinger Shorebreak I, a mission focused at securing the... More
Spc. Richard Bobbitt, a Brenham, Texas, native, instructs
Spc. Richard Bobbitt, a Brenham, Texas, native, instructs Iraqi army soldiers on how to enter and clear a hallway during a training exercise April 12 at Camp Taji, northwest of Baghdad. Bobbitt is a mortarman w... More
Iraqi Col. Mustafa meets with local sheiks during the
Iraqi Col. Mustafa meets with local sheiks during the grand opening of the al Tatawar primary school in the town of Hor Al Bash, northwest of Baghdad, April 14. Multi-National Division Soldiers from 1st Battali... More
Wolfhounds keep residents informed
Staff Sgt. Roberto Zunigasaucedo, a Laredo, Texas, native, gathers a stack of "Baghdad Now" newspapers to assist the Iraqi army in distributing them to the businesses and residents in the Taji Qada, northwest o... More
Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers bring the
Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers bring the colors forward for the dedication of the Camp Taji pavilion, April 15. The dedication is in honor of Sgt. Jon M. Schoolcraft, III, the first Soldier lost in ... More
Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, the commanding general of
Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, the commanding general of I Corps, based out of Fort Lewis, Wash., meets with the plant manager and chief engineer of the north Baghdad power plant that is currently under construction ... More
Iraqi army soldiers from the Iraqi Army?s 36th Mechanized
Iraqi army soldiers from the Iraqi Army?s 36th Mechanized Brigade, along with Soldiers from Company B, 52nd Infantry Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade... More
A Stryker vehicle from Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th
A Stryker vehicle from Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, moves through checkpoi... More
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a native of Brooklyn,
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., talks with a Taji city council member about detainees being released in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 17. Wilson is the commander, 1st Ba... More
Capt. Brian Sweigart, a native of San Antonio; Lt.
Capt. Brian Sweigart, a native of San Antonio; Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Capt. Lucas Yoho, a native of Long Beach, Calif., prepare to conduct a change of command ceremony, ... More
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native,
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, rewards Pfc. Samuel Fowler, a McDonough, Ga., native, a commander's coin for excellence during a combat patch ceremony, April 20, at a joint security st... More
Second Lt. Kenneth Jura, a native of Gulf Breeze, gives
Second Lt. Kenneth Jura, a native of Gulf Breeze, gives a high five to Iraq's future leaders during a medical operation in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 21. Jura serves as an infantry platoon leade... More
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native,
Lt. Col. Richard "Flip" Wilson, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, and commander, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Div... More
An Iraqi army soldier from the 36th Iraqi Army Brigade,
An Iraqi army soldier from the 36th Iraqi Army Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, hands school supplies to a child, April 23, during an "Operation Junior Hero" mission in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. The... More
Spc. Jonathon Riggs, a New Bern, N.C., native, pulls
Spc. Jonathon Riggs, a New Bern, N.C., native, pulls security down a street while on patrol, April 23, in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Riggs serves as an infantryman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th ... More
MND-B Soldiers train at small-arms live fire range
Spc. Willie Lebeouf, a Bay Town, Texas, native, coaches and mentors Spc. Channelle Bryant, a native of Dangiga Town, Belize, on the importance of sight alignment at a firing range on Camp Taji, northwest of Bag... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Pharr Jr., a Charlotte, N.C., native,
Staff Sgt. Michael Pharr Jr., a Charlotte, N.C., native, plots grid coordinates on April 26 to determine the impact point for an Excalibur round fired from the M777 Howitzer. The round was fired from Camp Taji,... More
Pvt. Richard Plasket, a Midlothian, Texas, native,
Pvt. Richard Plasket, a Midlothian, Texas, native, pulls security in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26 in temperatures that soared above 100 degrees. Plasket has been serving in this region northwes... More
Spc. Wayne Cloud Jr., a Sisseton, S.D., native, assists
Spc. Wayne Cloud Jr., a Sisseton, S.D., native, assists the Iraqi army in securing a marketplace in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, on April 28. Cloud is a forward observer assigned to Company B, 1st Batt... More
First Lt. Amy Hawkins, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind.,
First Lt. Amy Hawkins, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., checks a boy's breathing during a medical operation April 29 at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in the Taji Qada, northwest of Bag... More