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On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Mortar rounds and other ordnance were found in a home on the river.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. A mortar team was on site to support the operation.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers rally in a home on site before moving on.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. In one home at every corner some type of ordnance could be found.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers took breaks resting during the 24 hour operation.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers huddled under blankets to fight the cold morning air near the river.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers stay around a hole that once held hidden 105-155mm rounds.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. A soldier loosens zip ties on a detainee.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suppected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of orandance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers secure there landing Zone before continuing there operation.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

On 19 February 2006 soldiers from 10th Mountain, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry conducted Operation Vigilant Warrior in the Village of Oswesat on the Euphrates River. The purpose of the Air Assault Operation was to capture suspected terrorist and capture and destroy large caches of ordnance to deter terrorist from conducting a planned raid on the Abu Ghraib Prison. Soldiers huddle around a site suspected of having buried ordnance.(Released)US Army photo by SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr

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Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM

Base: Camp Liberty

State: Baghdad

Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MNT 2ND BDE

Scene Camera Operator: SSG Kevin L. Moses Sr., USA

Release Status: Released to Public

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