A young Iraqi internally displaced citizen holds his
A young Iraqi internally displaced citizen holds his hand out in hopes of receiving food from coalition forces and Iraqi army soldiers visiting his camp to supply aid in Mosul, Iraq, April 17. The boy received ... More
A young Iraqi farmer's son sits on top of a tractor
A young Iraqi farmer's son sits on top of a tractor on a farm in the northern Iraqi province of Ninewah, March 20. The tractor is one of nine donated to the three farmer's associations in the province, created ... More
An M109A6 Paladin fires its 155mm Howitzer from Badoush
An M109A6 Paladin fires its 155mm Howitzer from Badoush Prison, just outside Mosul, in support of ground forces in Mosul, March 29. The Howitzer, belonging to Howitzer Battery, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from ... More
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon,
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, pulls security while patrolling through a busy market in the Al Dawasa market ... More
Pilot, Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise conducts preflight
Pilot, Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise conducts preflight checks on a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter at Logistical Supply Area Diamondback, before conducting a mission over Mosul, Iraq, April 6. Boise, a pilot of 4th S... More
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Co. D, 1st
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Co. D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., communicates through his radio while a Bradley Armored Personnel Carrier provides cord-on security ... More
A Bradley Armored Personnel Carrier rolls down the
A Bradley Armored Personnel Carrier rolls down the streets of Mosul providing security for Soldiers of Co. D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., clearing the al-Sinaa neighborhood April 1.
Michigan senator and chairman of the Senate Armed Services
Michigan senator and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Carl Levin takes a seat during a brief by high level military leaders on military actions in Mosul, Iraq, March 17.
Gen. Tony Thomas, deputy commander of 1st Armored Division,
Gen. Tony Thomas, deputy commander of 1st Armored Division, talks with Michigan Senator and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Carl Levin and Col. Michael Bills, commander of 3d Armored Cavalry Div... More
Tank Commander Sgt. David Newland of Heavy Company,
Tank Commander Sgt. David Newland of Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, monitors his work station in his M1A2 Abrams Tank the evening of Feb. 14, in Mosul, Iraq
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009. The monastery was built between 300-500 A.D. and tours are provided by the chaplain.
An Iraqi C-130 cargo plane carrying equipment for the
An Iraqi C-130 cargo plane carrying equipment for the Iraqi army and Iraqi police lands at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 16. The equipment load was organized by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense a... More
An OH-58 returns from a patrol over Mosul, Iraq, April
An OH-58 returns from a patrol over Mosul, Iraq, April 5, to refuel at the Forward Arming and Refueling Point in Logistical Supply Area Diamondback. Soldiers of the Fuel Distribution Platoon, Troop G, 4th Squad... More
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, shows soldiers what once was a well at the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
Staff Sgt. Mark Morales aligns an M88 A2 Hercules heavy
Staff Sgt. Mark Morales aligns an M88 A2 Hercules heavy recovery vehicle with a new length of track on Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq, Jan. 5. Morales of Queens, N.Y., and Sanchez of College Station, Texas,... More
Sgt. Cole Weih, a medic in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop,
Sgt. Cole Weih, a medic in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, talks with a young Iraqi boy in the Al Dawasa market, Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Co. D, 8th Infantry Regiment
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Co. D, 8th Infantry Regiment move to clear a complex in Mosul, Iraq, April 1, under heavy rainfall after a Bradley Armored Personnel Carrier providing security in the area breached the ... More
An Iraqi army lieutenant cycles the action on an American
An Iraqi army lieutenant cycles the action on an American shotgun at an Iraqi combat outpost in Mosul, Iraq. The officer was inspecting the weapon, shown to him by a Coalition forces soldier.
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon,
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, keeps his machine gun at the high ready while on patrol through the streets of... More
A crowd of Iraqi children build around a 3rd Squadron,
A crowd of Iraqi children build around a 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment Humvee in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 18. Soldiers of Killer Troop handed out coloring books and crayons while visiting an Iraqi police s... More
Pfc. Karl Mojica, a combat engineer in 3rd Platoon,
Pfc. Karl Mojica, a combat engineer in 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, walks the streets of Mosul, Iraq, during a dismounted patrol Feb. 21.
Soldiers and a civilian contractor wait in line to
Soldiers and a civilian contractor wait in line to send packages home at the Army Post Office on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 9.
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, explains to soldiers how this building once was a scriptorium for monks that once occupied the Saint Elijah Monastery long ago... More
An M109A6 Paladin rests overwatching Badoush prison,
An M109A6 Paladin rests overwatching Badoush prison, just outside of Mosul, Iraq, March 28. The Howitzer belongs to Howitzer Battery, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas. The Battery fires an ave... More
Sgt. 1st Class Ron Corella, Mortar Platoon sergeant,
Sgt. 1st Class Ron Corella, Mortar Platoon sergeant, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas slaps high fives with Iraqi children in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 1.
Iraqi army soldiers eat their hard earned chow after
Iraqi army soldiers eat their hard earned chow after a long day of training at Combat Outpost Courage in Mosul, Iraq, March 13.
Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise flies his OH-58 Kiowa
Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise flies his OH-58 Kiowa helicopter over Mosul, Iraq, Apr. 6. Boise, a pilot of 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., provides security and an eye from the ... More
Spc. Robert Hubbard (left), and Sgt. Rogelio Medoza
Spc. Robert Hubbard (left), and Sgt. Rogelio Medoza of 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, hand out coloring books and crayons to dozens of eager Iraqi ch... More
Sgt. David Kuzmar, a combat engineer in 3rd Platoon,
Sgt. David Kuzmar, a combat engineer in 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, scans for snipers and threats from a rooftop overwatch position, Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 21.
Staff Sgt. Josiah Guthland, a combat engineer, sapper
Staff Sgt. Josiah Guthland, a combat engineer, sapper and 1st Squad leader, 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, scales a rooftop wall, moving building t... More
Sgt. Christian Sanchez, contracting officer representative,
Sgt. Christian Sanchez, contracting officer representative, Postal Platoon, 1-502nd Human Resource Company, from Miami, Fla., moves a container filled with packages ready to mail back to the states at the Army ... More
Soldiers of Howitzer Battery, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored
Soldiers of Howitzer Battery, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, keep their weapons at the ready as they move as a team up a flight of stairs in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 23. The Soldiers ... More
Spc. Damon GrayEagle, an infantryman in 1st Platoon,
Spc. Damon GrayEagle, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., moves up the stairs of an Iraqi mechanics shop, searching it for explosives or enemy... More
Pvt. Brandon Miles, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon,
Pvt. Brandon Miles, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, takes cover behind a wall and pulls security during a dismounted patrol in the... More
A white camel struts through his territory under a
A white camel struts through his territory under a bridge in the busy city of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 18.
A 17 pound rocket is fired from an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter
A 17 pound rocket is fired from an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter at a small island on the Tigris River running through Mosul, Iraq, Apr. 6. The small island dubbed Gilligan's island, is used by helicopter pilots as a ... More
Soldiers get motivated before leaving Forward Operating
Soldiers get motivated before leaving Forward Operating Base Marez for a reconnaissance mission in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 4. The Soldiers are from 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from... More
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009. The monastery was built between 300-500 A.D. and tours are provided by the chaplain.
M1A2 Abrams Tank Gunner Sgt. Matthew Tolan of Heavy
M1A2 Abrams Tank Gunner Sgt. Matthew Tolan of Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, mans his work station during movement through Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 14.
Maj. Parker Frawley, planning officer for the 3d Armored
Maj. Parker Frawley, planning officer for the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, gives Sgt. 1st Class Budge's handler some items donated to military working dogs by Starline Nunley and the Gem City Dog Club from Dayt... More
A loadmaster aboard an Iraq C-130 cargo plane guides
A loadmaster aboard an Iraq C-130 cargo plane guides a forklift to unload crates of equipment Iraqi army and Iraqi police at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 16. The equipment load was organized ... More
Capt. Richard Ybarra patrols dismounted while Iraqi
Capt. Richard Ybarra patrols dismounted while Iraqi army and Coalition Forces Humvees screen providing security during a joint raid in Mosul, Iraq, on April 17. Ybarra in the 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachm... More
Sgt. 1st Class John Somogye, 1st Platoon sergeant,
Sgt. 1st Class John Somogye, 1st Platoon sergeant, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, pulls security on the streets of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 4 during a reconnaissance mission.
Sgt. 1st Class Brian Flading, 3rd Platoon sergeant
Sgt. 1st Class Brian Flading, 3rd Platoon sergeant of Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, walks through the busy Al Dawasa market in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon sergeant of Killer Troop, 3rd
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon sergeant of Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, dismount their Humvees and walk the busy Al Dawasa markets of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
(Front to back) U.S. Army Capt. Alejandro Gentry and
(Front to back) U.S. Army Capt. Alejandro Gentry and Staff Sgt. Loren Werner, 1st Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Division Military Transition Team, tour the inside of an ancient chapel in the Saint Elijah Monaste... More
Recovery team Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters
Recovery team Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Thunder Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, assemble sections of track to replace on a M88 A2 Hercules heavy recovery vehicle on Forward Oper... More
A Soldier of Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry
A Soldier of Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, throws a pass during a football game between Iraqi Army and colition forces at a combat outpost in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 5.
Staff Sgt. Thomas Bruhn, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon,
Staff Sgt. Thomas Bruhn, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, watches his surroundings while on a dismounted patrol in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter fires a 17 pound rocket over
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter fires a 17 pound rocket over the city of Mosul, Iraq, April 6. The rocket was fired into a test fire pit, ensuring the bird's weapons systems are functional before moving out into the ... More
Spc. Robert Hubbard of 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd
Spc. Robert Hubbard of 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, struggles to hand out coloring books and crayons to crowd of young Iraqi children in Mosul, Feb. 18.
Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise, an OH-58 pilot standsby
Chief Warrant Officer Tom Boise, an OH-58 pilot standsby in his Kiowa helicopter as Sgt. William Grigsby reloads the bird with a 17 pound rocket. Both Soldiers are in 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from... More
Chief of Section, Staff Sgt. Freddy Perdue confirms
Chief of Section, Staff Sgt. Freddy Perdue confirms a 155mm Illumination round as Gunner, Spc. James Simpson and Cannoneer, Pfc. Brian Chandler standby to load the round into the breach and fire it from their M... More
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, explains the history of Saint Elijah Monastery to Capt. Eric Maia, 1st Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Division Military Transiti... More
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (right), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, gives a tour while Capt. Alejandro Gentry and Staff Sgt. Christopher Roebuck, 1st Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Division Milita... More
Cavalry scouts of 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron,
Cavalry scouts of 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, walk through Al Mansour, a neighborhood in Mosul, Iraq, and talk to the local populace, Feb. 9.
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting a fire mission at Badoush
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting a fire mission at Badoush Prison, just outside Mosul, March 28. The Paladin is a self-propelled track vehicle mounted with a 155mm Howitzer.
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Co. D, 1st
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Co. D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., perches on a rooftop and communicates with his platoon during a joint Iraqi Army and coalition forc... More
Spc. Joey McManus, a medic in 1st Platoon, Killer Troop,
Spc. Joey McManus, a medic in 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, watches the area, scanning for enemy in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 1.
Soldiers stand in the rubble ridden streets of the
Soldiers stand in the rubble ridden streets of the al-Sinaa neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, in the rainy morning hours of April 1. These Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment con... More
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain eats Army chow with coalition forces in Mosul, March 16, during a visit to Iraq on the 35th year anniversary of his release from a Vietnamese pris... More
Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work together
Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work together to construct Iraqi Combat Outpost Nablis in the heart of Mosul, Iraq, March 25. Soldiers erected barriers, guard towers, latrines and a command post in just ... More
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter moves in to support a joint
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter moves in to support a joint Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces raid after small-arms fire is heard nearby in Mosul, Iraq, on April 17.
Soldiers of the 77th Engineer Company work together
Soldiers of the 77th Engineer Company work together to finish building a command post during construction of Iraqi Combat Outpost Nablis in Mosul, March 25.
Pvt. Brandon Miles, 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd
Pvt. Brandon Miles, 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, walks past the flashy store window displays of the Al Dawasa market of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Staff Sgt. Josiah Guthland, a combat engineer, sapper
Staff Sgt. Josiah Guthland, a combat engineer, sapper and 1st Squad leader, 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, radios his team, letting them know he is... More
Iraqi army soldiers try to overcome the language barrier
Iraqi army soldiers try to overcome the language barrier with Spc. Keith Sanford, a cavalry scout in 2nd Platoon, Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, after dinner ch... More
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, explains the history of Saint Elijah Monastery to soldiers during a tour at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
Spc. Matthew Jeffers, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon,
Spc. Matthew Jeffers, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon, Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, scans his area, hand on weapon, while in the gunner's turret of a Humvee during a... More
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain listens during an assessment of the situation in Mosul, Iraq, March 16, the 35th year anniversary of his release from a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp.
Soldiers of the 77th Engineer Company work through
Soldiers of the 77th Engineer Company work through the night to construct Combat Outpost Nablis, an Iraqi outpost in the heart of Mosul, Iraq, March 25. The engineers work night and day while 3rd Squadron, 3rd ... More
An Abrams Tank from 3rd Squadron. 3rd Armored Cavalry
An Abrams Tank from 3rd Squadron. 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, drives up an onramp of a highway in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 1.
Arizona Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate
Arizona Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain receives a coin from Multi-National Division-North Command Sgt. Major Roger Blackwood in Mosul, Iraq, March 16. McCain visited Mosul to be brief... More
Iraqi Sunnis, Shias and Christian members of the Brotherhood
Iraqi Sunnis, Shias and Christian members of the Brotherhood Union for Agricultural Development and Environmental Protection dig into an traditional Iraqi meal with members of the U.S. Department of State Provi... More
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter flies over the Tigris River
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter flies over the Tigris River flowing through Mosul, Iraq, April 6. The Kiowas of 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., fly patrols over Ninewa province, providi... More
A Soldier with Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored
A Soldier with Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, sits in the turret of an M1A2 Abrams Tank the evening of Feb. 14, in the streets of Mosul, Iraq.
An Iraqi army soldier pries open the door of an Iraqi
An Iraqi army soldier pries open the door of an Iraqi business in the al-Sinaa neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, April 1. The raid led to the discovery and destruction of a car bomb factory, several bags of homemade... More
Chief of Section, Staff Sgt. Freddy Perdue and Gunner,
Chief of Section, Staff Sgt. Freddy Perdue and Gunner, Spc. James Simpson prepare to fire a 155mm Illumination Round from their M109A6 Paladin in Badoush, March 29. The Paladin holds a crew of four, a driver, l... More
Sgt. Christopher Moser, an airframe mechanic of 4th
Sgt. Christopher Moser, an airframe mechanic of 4th Squadron 6th Cavalry Regiment wields an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter part at Logistical Supply Area Diamondback, Iraq, Apr. 7.
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward
U.S. soldiers tour the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009. The monastery was built between 300-500 A.D. and tours are provided by the chaplain.
Sgt. 1st Class John Somogye, 1st Platoon sergeant,
Sgt. 1st Class John Somogye, 1st Platoon sergeant, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, talks with an Iraqi man about activity in the area.
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron,
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, move swiftly and fluidly through a complex, weapons roving for threats, covering corners and danger area... More
The .50 caliber machine gun of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter
The .50 caliber machine gun of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter fires over the Tigris River, Mosul, Iraq, April 6. The Kiowa, belonging to 4th Squadron 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., is firing on an ... More
A soldier fills out postal paperwork at the Army Post
A soldier fills out postal paperwork at the Army Post Office prior to sending a package home on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 9.
Pfc. Miguel Sanchez and Spc. Keith Giroux put the final
Pfc. Miguel Sanchez and Spc. Keith Giroux put the final bolts in a section of track for their M88 A2 Hercules heavy recovery vehicle on Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq, Jan. 5. Sanchez of College Station, Te... More
Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon,
Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, hands an Iraqi boy a bag of candy canes during a patrol in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 4.
Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work together
Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work together to construct Iraqi Combat Outpost Nablis in the heart of Mosul, March 25. Soldiers erected barriers, guard towers, latrines and a command post in just four d... More
Spc. Robert Hubbard of 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd
Spc. Robert Hubbard of 1st Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, poses for a picture with Iraqi policeman in West Mosul, Iraq, on April 16.
A Soldier of Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
A Soldier of Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, teaches an Iraqi Army Soldier how to properly hold a football while throwing it during a friendly game of football betwee... More
Spc. Jeff During, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company
Spc. Jeff During, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., keeps his weapon at the low ready during a combat patrol, as he moves through the street... More
Spc. Jimmy Marble (front) and Pfc. Adam Devries move
Spc. Jimmy Marble (front) and Pfc. Adam Devries move through the streets of Mosul during a clearing operation as a Bradley Armored Personnel Carrier rolls by providing security for the dismounted Soldiers. Both... More
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Company D,
1st Lt. Donald Maloy, 1st Platoon leader, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., photographs several bags of homemade explosives found in a mechanics shop turned car bomb facto... More
(Left to right) U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Cooley, Staff
(Left to right) U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Cooley, Staff Sgt. Loren Werner, and Capt. Alejandro Gentry, 1st Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Division Military Transition Team, tour the inside of an ancient chapel in the... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Roebuck, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Roebuck, 1st Battalion, 12th Brigade, 1st Division Military Transition Team, takes a snapshot of the inside of an ancient chapel in the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operati... More
An Iraqi farmer plows his land in a rural area of the
An Iraqi farmer plows his land in a rural area of the northern Iraqi province of Ninewah, March 20, using a new 80-horsepower, Iraqi-built tractor donated by the U.S. Department of State Ninevah Provincial Reco... More
Infantry Soldiers conduct Mosul raid through rain and shine
Spc. Vencent Hashimoto, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., patrols through the streets of Mosul, Iraq, April 1, during a clearing operation. ... More
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., lift a door for Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond and his military police dog after searching the building fo... More
Sgt. Joseph Shirley, a cavalry scout in Troop L, 3rd
Sgt. Joseph Shirley, a cavalry scout in Troop L, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, uses a metal detector to search for possible weapons caches in a cemetery in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. ... More
Staff Sgt. Chad Caldwell, a section sergeant in 3rd
Staff Sgt. Chad Caldwell, a section sergeant in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, patrols the busy Al Dawasa market in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
3rd Platoon Leader 1st Lt. Rusty Morris, Killer Troop,
3rd Platoon Leader 1st Lt. Rusty Morris, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, shows a picture of his family to an Iraqi family in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.