Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work through
Soldiers of the 77th Engineers Company work through the rainy night to build an Iraqi police station in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 14. These Soldiers work at night to avoid sniper fire and enemy attack.
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, talks with a crowd of Iraqi children in al-Jadeedah, Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 18.
Spc. Mathew Burke, a forward observer in the Fire Support
Spc. Mathew Burke, a forward observer in the Fire Support Element, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, clears a room in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 23. FO... More
Spc. Thomas Fick, a forward observer in Howitzer Battery,
Spc. Thomas Fick, a forward observer in Howitzer Battery, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, observes possible positions to call in artillery strikes on from a rooftop in Mosul, Ir... More
1st Lt. Brandon Harper, 3rd Platoon leader of Heavy
1st Lt. Brandon Harper, 3rd Platoon leader of Heavy Company, gets low and looks for enemy through the scope of his M4 Assault Rifle after hearing automatic weapon fire in the immediate area while providing secu... More
Pfc. Adam Devries, an infantry Soldier in 1st Platoon,
Pfc. Adam Devries, an infantry Soldier in 1st Platoon, Co. D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., patrols the streets of Mosul, April 1, with members of his company under as a Bradley ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman shares his water during with his explosives sniffing dog Rattler during a clearing operation in Mosul, Iraq, April 1. Rattler worked through the entire... 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
Sgt. William Grigsby, Troop E, 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry
Sgt. William Grigsby, Troop E, 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., tests the rotors of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter at Logistical Supply Area Diamondback, Iraq, April 7. In this particular t... More
A Soldier of Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout
A Soldier of Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, shakes the hands of a group of Iraqi men while on a patrol through ... More
An M109A6 Paladin sits idle after a night of fire missions,
An M109A6 Paladin sits idle after a night of fire missions, executed from Badoush Prison, just outside Mosul, March 28. The vehicle behind the Paladin is a field artillery ammunition supply vehicle, which holds... More
Pfc. Adam Devries, an infantry Soldier in 1st Platoon,
Pfc. Adam Devries, an infantry Soldier in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., patrols the streets of Mosul, April 1, with members of his company under as a Brad... More
An Iraqi army soldier throws a football to his comrades
An Iraqi army soldier throws a football to his comrades during a game between Iraqi army and coalition forces Soldiers at a combat outpost in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 5.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Bevington, 1st Platoon, Troop I,
Staff Sgt. Matthew Bevington, 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, communicates through his radio while on a patrol through Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 4.
Sgt. Joshua Sullivan a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crew
Sgt. Joshua Sullivan a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crew chief of 1st Platoon, Troop H, 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., performs a maintenance check on a Kiowa at Logistical Supply Area... More
Sgt. Ian McPherson, an infantry Soldier of 1st Platoon,
Sgt. Ian McPherson, an infantry Soldier of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., scans his sector during a combat patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on April 12.
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., provide 360 degree security as their platoon leader talks with local market vendors in Mosul, Iraq, April 12.
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, scans an overhang for threats while clea... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Troutman, a forward observer in the
Staff Sgt. Joseph Troutman, a forward observer in the Fire Support Element, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, uses the scope on his M4 assault... More
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 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... More
A Soldier of Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout
A Soldier of Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, holds his hand out to a shy Iraqi boy during a patrol through Mosul, Feb. 4.
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
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon,
Spc. Carlos Rivera, a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, pulls security in the Al Dawasa market of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Soldiers of Howitzer Battery, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored
Soldiers of Howitzer Battery, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, move tactically to the front door of a home in Mosul, Iraq, to clear it and use it as an observation position on Feb. 23.
Children follow a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer
Children follow a cavalry scout in 3rd Platoon, Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, as he walks through Al Mansour, a neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Pvt. Cameron Pedersen, an infantryman in 1st Platoon,
Pvt. Cameron Pedersen, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., keeps his weapon up as he sprints across the street during a combat patrol in Mosul... More
Sgt. Ian McPherson, an infantryman in 1st Platoon,
Sgt. Ian McPherson, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., scans his sector while on a combat patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on April 12.
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, March 25. The engineers work night and day while 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored... More
Sgt. Collin Marshall, a fuel resupply specialist of
Sgt. Collin Marshall, a fuel resupply specialist of the Fuel Distribution Platoon, Troop G, 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., runs tests on the Forward Arming and Refueling Point fu... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman and his explosives sniffing dog Rattler, take a break during a clearing operation in Mosul, Iraq, April 1. The dog confirmed several bags of homemade e... More
Chaplain's assistant Spc. Steven Kennedy takes a photo
Chaplain's assistant Spc. Steven Kennedy takes a photo of Iraqi children outside an Iraqi Police station in Mosul, Iraq, on April 16. Kennedy is in Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored... More
First Lt. Peter Cacossa directs an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter
First Lt. Peter Cacossa directs an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter from a rooftop towards the sound of small-arms fire heard during a raid in Mosul, Iraq, April 17. Kiowas support troops on the ground in contact. Cacoss... More
Local businessman George Kako presents a certificate
Local businessman George Kako presents a certificate of appreciation to Jason Hyland of the Department of State Provincial Reconstruction Team, March 20, for his efforts to assist several farmers associations a... More
An M109A6 Paladin rests overwatching Badoush Prison,
An M109A6 Paladin rests overwatching Badoush Prison, just outside of Mosul, March 28. The Howitzer belongs to Howitzer Battery, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas. The Battery fires an average of... More
A Soldier of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron,
A Soldier of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, waves a car through while dismounted on a patrol through Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 21.
Spc. Robert Hubbard poses for a picture with Iraqi
Spc. Robert Hubbard poses for a picture with Iraqi children outside an Iraqi police station in West Mosul, Iraq, on April 16. Soldiers passed out Gatorade and water to the children. Hubbard is in 1st Platoon, K... More
An Iraqi army soldier hands out stickers and information
An Iraqi army soldier hands out stickers and information on the local Iraqi army units in the area providing security for the people in the area, at an internally displaced citizens camp in Mosul, Iraq, April 17.
Iraqi army Jundi Ahmed Hkala Dahka, a mechanic in the
Iraqi army Jundi Ahmed Hkala Dahka, a mechanic in the 2nd Motor Transport Regiment, 2nd IA Division, welds a metal guard rail in al-Kindi, Iraq, Feb. 26.
Iraqi army Cpl. Haji Khalaf Alo of 8th Brigade, 2nd
Iraqi army Cpl. Haji Khalaf Alo of 8th Brigade, 2nd Division hands a dinner plate to Sgt. Jesse Hoffman, a cavalry scout in 2nd Platoon, Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Division from Fort Hood... More
Michigan senator and chairman of the Senate Armed Services
Michigan senator and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Carl Levin talks with Brig. Gen. Tony Thomas, deputy commander of 1st Armored Division, on the landing strip in Mosul, Iraq, March 17. Levin ... More
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting an early morning fire
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting an early morning fire mission at Badoush prison, just outside of Mosul, Iraq, on March 28. The Paladin is a self-propelled 155mm Howitzer capable of hitting targets up to 13 miles away.
Sgt. Joshua Sullivan a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crew
Sgt. Joshua Sullivan a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crew chief of 1st Platoon, Troop H, 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., conducts maintenance checks on a Kiowa at Logistical Supply Area ... More
Cavalry Scout Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, keeps an aggressive
Cavalry Scout Sgt. Domingo Sagolili, keeps an aggressive posture on the streets of Mosul, while 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, conducts a reconnaissance mission.
Iraqi army soldiers stand in line to receive their
Iraqi army soldiers stand in line to receive their fair portion of rice at the chow hall at Combat Outpost Courage in Mosul, Iraq, March 13.
A young Iraqi boy hands his mother a case of water
A young Iraqi boy hands his mother a case of water he received from coalition forces and Iraqi army soldiers at an internally displaced citizens camp in Mosul, Iraq, April 17. Soldiers visit the camp often prov... More
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, pulls security while patrolling through the Al Dawasa market in Mosul, Ir... More
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, swings his rifle up covering corners and... More
An M109A6 Paladin fires its 155mm Howitzer from Badoush
An M109A6 Paladin fires its 155mm Howitzer from Badoush prison, just outside Mosul, Iraq, in support of ground forces in Mosul, Iraq, on March 29. The Howitzer, belonging to Howitzer Battery, 3rd Armored Cavalr... More
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter returning from a patrol over
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter returning from a patrol over Mosul, Iraq, flies into the Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Logistical Supply Area Diamondback. The FARP, run by the Fuel Distribution Platoon, Troop... More
Lt. Col. Steven Cook, commander of Regiment Support
Lt. Col. Steven Cook, commander of Regiment Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, speaks during a meeting with Col. Fareed Ibraheem Fatah, commander of the 2nd Motor Transport R... More
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, patrols tactically through the Al Mansour neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 9.
Iraqi army 1st Sgt. Zeyad Zanel Solyman, the top
Iraqi army 1st Sgt. Zeyad Zanel Solyman, the top noncommissioned officer of the Basic Combat Training Company, 8th Brigade, 2nd Division from Combat Outpost Courage in Mosul, Iraq, stands while his recruits eat... More
Sgt. Michael Gonzales, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon,
Sgt. Michael Gonzales, a cavalry scout in 1st Platoon, Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, patrols through Mosul on a reconnaissance mission, Feb. 4.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman, and his explosives sniffing dog rattler exit an Iraqi business in the al-Sinaa neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, April 1, after searching it for bombs and ... More
Sgt. Michael Slattery, 1st Platoon sergeant of Troop
Sgt. Michael Slattery, 1st Platoon sergeant of Troop H, 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash., pressure washes a panel of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter as members of his platoon conduct checks o... More
Spc. Mark Ramirez, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company
Spc. Mark Ramirez, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., works to negotiate a locked door during a clearing operation in Mosul, Iraq, April 1. A... More
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., take a knee and pull security during a clearing operation in Mosul, Iraq, April 1. The operation was planned and... More
Sgt. Petelo Duffy, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company
Sgt. Petelo Duffy, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., pulls security on the streets of Mosul, Iraq, on April 12.
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron,
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, keep their weapons up, clearing room to room in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 21.
Sgt. James Crawford III, an infantryman in 1st Platoon,
Sgt. James Crawford III, an infantryman in 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., searches the rooftop of a business in the al-Sinaa neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, A... More
Chaplain, Capt. Lee Greensfield of 3rd Armored Cavalry
Chaplain, Capt. Lee Greensfield of 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment hands out candy to local Iraqi children near a Mosul Iraqi police station on April 16.
Sgt. Alejandro Cruz scans the area through the scope
Sgt. Alejandro Cruz scans the area through the scope of his M4 assault rifle after hearing small-arms fire during a raid in Mosul, Iraq, April 17. Cruz is a tanker in Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cav... More
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate
Ariz. Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain, front left, is briefed by the Ninevah Operations Center Lt. Gen. Riyadh Jalal Tawfiq, on Iraqi operations and progress in Ninevah province during... More
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting an early morning fire
An M109A6 Paladin sits awaiting an early morning fire mission at Badoush Prison, just outside of Mosul, March 28. The Paladin is a self-propelled 155mm Howitzer capable of hitting targets up to 13 miles away.
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, walks dismounted alongside Humvees through a street in a residential area of Mos... More
Sgt. David Newland, a tank commander in Heavy Company,
Sgt. David Newland, a tank commander in Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, mans his .50 caliber machine gun from a hatch in the turret of an M1A2 Abrams Tank in Mos... More
Iraqi army soldiers work to unload engines and vehicle
Iraqi army soldiers work to unload engines and vehicle parts at the regional maintenance yard in al-Kisik, Iraq, Feb. 28.
An Iraqi army soldier holds his plate out for cucumbers
An Iraqi army soldier holds his plate out for cucumbers and tomatoes after a hard day of training at Combat Outpost Courage in Mosul, Iraq, March 13.
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter strafes Giligan's Island
An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter strafes Giligan's Island on the Tigris River, Iraq, with a .50 caliber machine gun, April 6. Gilligan's Island is used as a test fire pit by helicopter pilots of 4th Squadron, 6th Cava... More
An Iraqi woman smiles as she carries a box of meals
An Iraqi woman smiles as she carries a box of meals ready to eat she received from coalition forces and Iraqi army soldiers at an internally displaced citizens camp in Mosul, Iraq, April 17.
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, scans rooftops across the street while dismounted in Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 5.
Col. Michael Bills, commander of 3d Armored Cavalry
Col. Michael Bills, commander of 3d Armored Cavalry Division, briefs Michigan senator and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Carl Levin on the situation in Ninevah province in Mosul, Iraq, March 17... 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
Combat engineer Pfc. Karl Mojica patrols the streets
Combat engineer Pfc. Karl Mojica patrols the streets of Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 21, with his unit, 3rd Platoon, Heavy Company, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas.
Downtown Mosul, Iraq, is seen from the left seat of
Downtown Mosul, Iraq, is seen from the left seat of a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter April 5. The Kiowa is from 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash. Helicopters are used to provide extra securi... 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 a young Iraqi girl tries to make friends in Al Mansour, a... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Raymond, a military policeman and dog handler takes a break with his explosives detecting dog during a clearing operation in Mosul, Iraq, April 1. The dog confirmed several bags of ... More
Cpl. Marcus Owens, an infantry Soldier of 1st Platoon,
Cpl. Marcus Owens, an infantry Soldier of 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., provides security for fellow Soldiers during a combat patrol in Mosul, Iraq, April... More