Iraqi Col. Alkalzaly Saloom of 2nd Battalion, 31st
Iraqi Col. Alkalzaly Saloom of 2nd Battalion, 31st Iraqi Army Brigade examines a Russian metal detector with soldiers stationed at the patrol base in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 14, 2008.
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem instructs new Iraqi
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem instructs new Iraqi police officers not to remove shrapnel from a patient during first aid training at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
U.S. Army Col. Thomas James stands at parade rest with
U.S. Army Col. Thomas James stands at parade rest with his soldiers during the Transfer of Authority Ceremony between the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and the 172nd Infantry Brigade at Forward... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Waltho from 2nd Platoon, 230th
U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Waltho from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade climbs into the turret of his mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehi... More
An Iraqi highway patrolman checks the truck of a vehicle
An Iraqi highway patrolman checks the truck of a vehicle at a checkpoint on Main Supply Route Tampa in Iraq on Jan. 6.
An Iraqi worker applies mortar to a wall with a trowel
An Iraqi worker applies mortar to a wall with a trowel at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, Iraq, on Dec. 31, 2008.
An Iraqi worker pours tar into a bucket to be used
An Iraqi worker pours tar into a bucket to be used on the roof of a building at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, Iraq, on Dec. 31, 2008.
An Iraqi worker shovels dirt for use in construction
An Iraqi worker shovels dirt for use in construction at the Al Rashid water compact unit in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2008.
U.S. Army Spc. Joaquin Mello from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Spc. Joaquin Mello from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade gives Sgt. Bodo, a military police dog, a pep talk before a mission to perform roadsi... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Torres assists Col.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Torres assists Col. Thomas James in rolling up the brigade colors during the Transfer of Authority Ceremony between the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and the 1... More
An Iraqi baker lays out bread to be baked in an oven
An Iraqi baker lays out bread to be baked in an oven in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
U.S. Army Spc. Scott Killingsworth from 2nd Squad,
U.S. Army Spc. Scott Killingsworth from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade instructs an Iraqi policeman on the proper procedure ... More
Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan unveils a Medal of Honor plaque
Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan unveils a Medal of Honor plaque to be displayed in the Michael P. Murphy Post Office in Patchogue. The ceremony, held on Murphy's birthday, recognized his heroic actions during Operation... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joaquin Mello from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Spc. Joaquin Mello from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade gives Sgt. Bodo, a military police dog, a pep talk before a mission to perform roadsi... More
An Iraqi policeman reassembles his weapon during training
An Iraqi policeman reassembles his weapon during training at the Iraqi police station in Haswah, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2008.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Adam Davidson from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Adam Davidson from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade talks to a local Iraqi farmer, while Staff Sgt. Jake Vanmeter radios progress on r... More
An Iraqi worker welds a metal frame at the construction
An Iraqi worker welds a metal frame at the construction site for the new hospital in Mussayib, Iraq, on Dec. 20, 2008.
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem teaches proper police
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem teaches proper police procedures to new Iraqi police officers at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jake Vanmeter and Spc. Edgar Ruiz
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jake Vanmeter and Spc. Edgar Ruiz from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade radio in their progress during roadside clearance on Main S... More
An Iraqi policeman gives Iraqi Police Sustainment Training
An Iraqi policeman gives Iraqi Police Sustainment Training at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
An Iraqi baker places bread dough into an oven in the
An Iraqi baker places bread dough into an oven in the market in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
Iraqi soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 31st Iraqi Army Brigade
Iraqi soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 31st Iraqi Army Brigade play volleyball during their free time at the patrol base in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 14, 2008.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Atwell and Sgt. Ryan Aldrich
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Atwell and Sgt. Ryan Aldrich from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172 Infantry Brigade congratulate each other on completi... More
The view from an irrigation ditch on a farm in Muehlah,
The view from an irrigation ditch on a farm in Muehlah, Iraq, on Dec. 18.
U.S. Army Capt. John Dicks and Capt. Dan Di Camillo
U.S. Army Capt. John Dicks and Capt. Dan Di Camillo of Bravo Company, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, visit a new irrigation project in Muehlah, Iraq, on Dec. 18.
Patrick Broyles from the United States Department of
Patrick Broyles from the United States Department of Agriculture cleans a locally grown potato during a visit to a new irrigation project in Muehlah, Iraq, on Dec. 18.
U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Tovar and Soldiers from Headquarters
U.S. Army Cpl. Oscar Tovar and Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172 Infantry Brigade sweep Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised explo... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Gregory Lloyd from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Pvt. Gregory Lloyd from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade performs roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Tampa near Forward Operating Base Ka... More
Two Iraqi policemen hand out candy to children outside
Two Iraqi policemen hand out candy to children outside a future voting site in Jabella, Iraq on Dec. 27, 2008.
U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Smith of 3rd Platoon, 230th
U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Smith of 3rd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade with the Iraqi police patrols a future voting site in Jabella, Iraq, Dec... More
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif., and U.S. Army
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif., and U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Osborn of the Corps of Engineers inspect the newly remodeled auditorium at the vocational technology school in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2008.
An Iraqi contractor measures the angles of a building
An Iraqi contractor measures the angles of a building while Staff Sgt. Maynard Anken from Bravo Company, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade watches at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in ... More
Iraqi soldiers visit with coalition forces at the
Iraqi soldiers visit with coalition forces at the construction site for a new school in Mashru, Iraq on Dec. 9.
Nicholas Lewis of the Aegis Defense Services Ltd. provides
Nicholas Lewis of the Aegis Defense Services Ltd. provides security during a visit to the vocational technology school in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2008.
An Iraqi soldier provides security for coalition forces
An Iraqi soldier provides security for coalition forces during a visit to the construction site for a new school in Mashru, Iraq, Dec. 9.
Two Iraqi policemen stand guard at checkpoint 77 on
Two Iraqi policemen stand guard at checkpoint 77 on Alternative Supply Route Jackson outside of Haswah, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2008.
An Iraqi vendor sells his sweets at the market outside
An Iraqi vendor sells his sweets at the market outside of the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Santos of 3rd Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Santos of 3rd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade with the Iraqi police patrols a future voting site in Jabella, ... More
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair declares the winner
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair declares the winner of a round of the arm-wrestling competition during the gladiatorial games as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq on D... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Eidt from 230th Military
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Eidt from 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade and Erik Appel, an International Police Advisor from Dyncorp, give a certificate... More
The chairman of the local Iraqi city council poses
The chairman of the local Iraqi city council poses for a photo in his office following the town hall opening ceremony in Mayssaibb, Iraq, on Nov. 5, 2008.
Patrick Broyles, from the United States Department
Patrick Broyles, from the United States Department of Agriculture, cleans a locally grown potato during a visit to a new irrigation project.
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, visit the Iraqi police station in Haswah, Iraq, to give a training class on how to pr... More
Two Iraqis hang a banner in the market in Jabella,
Two Iraqis hang a banner in the market in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
Aram Palanjian, a member of the civil affairs team
Aram Palanjian, a member of the civil affairs team from Bravo Company, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, measures the angle of a building at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, ... More
The new equipment at the water compact plant in
The new equipment at the water compact plant in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on Dec. 15, will provide drinking water for the local Iraqi civilians.
U.S. Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Brigade fall
U.S. Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Brigade fall as they toss a dummy during the gladiatorial games as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq on Dec. 31, 2008.
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Wagner from Jacksonville,
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Wagner from Jacksonville, N.C., of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Detachment Combat Camera, documents progress being made at the construction site for a new school in Mashru... More
An Iraqi contractor teaches proper maintenance procedures
An Iraqi contractor teaches proper maintenance procedures for vehicles during a training session at the Iraqi Police District Headquarters in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 21.
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif. and U.S. Army
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif. and U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Osborn of the Corps of Engineers inspect equipment to be installed at the Al Rashid water compact unit in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2008.
An Iraqi child says hello to U.S. Army Spc. Roman Gatica
An Iraqi child says hello to U.S. Army Spc. Roman Gatica from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade during a patrol with Iraqi police in Eskan... More
Iraqi policemen do maintenance on weapons during training
Iraqi policemen do maintenance on weapons during training at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2008.
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair gets in position while
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair gets in position while soldiers of the 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade stand as ease in preparation for the New Year's Eve celebration at Forward Operating Base K... More
A bonfire waits to be lit as part of the New Year's
A bonfire waits to be lit as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq on Dec. 31, 2008.
U.S. Army Spc. Roman Gatica from 2nd Platoon, 230th
U.S. Army Spc. Roman Gatica from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade prepares for a patrol of a local market with Iraqi police in Eskan, Ira... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maurice Wineglass of 3rd Platoon, 230th
U.S. Army Sgt. Maurice Wineglass of 3rd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade goes over his notes during a meeting with the Iraqi police in Jabell... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Fillion instructs Pvt. Trent Lalande,
U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Fillion instructs Pvt. Trent Lalande, both from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, during roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Ta... More
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Wagner of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Detachment Combat Camera sprays fake snow while taking photos during the New Year's Eve celebration at For... More
Iraqi highway patrolmen have a morning inspection at
Iraqi highway patrolmen have a morning inspection at the Iraqi highway patrol station on Main Supply Route Tampa in Iraq on Jan. 6.
An Iraqi contractor checks the measurements of a building
An Iraqi contractor checks the measurements of a building at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, Iraq, on Dec. 31, 2008.
Nick Lewis of Aegis Defense Services Ltd. provides
Nick Lewis of Aegis Defense Services Ltd. provides security for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visit to the vocational technical school in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on Dec. 15.
An Iraqi policeman searches a man at checkpoint 77
An Iraqi policeman searches a man at checkpoint 77 on Alternate Supply Route Jackson outside of Haswah, Iraq, as part of training on proper search procedures, Dec. 22, 2008.
An Iraqi puppy enjoys a treat from U.S. Army Spc. David
An Iraqi puppy enjoys a treat from U.S. Army Spc. David Cartwright from Martinsburg, W. Va. of the 1st Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, duri... More
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif., and U.S. Army
Victor Aquino from Ridgecrest, Calif., and U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Osborn of the Corps of Engineers visit the Al Rashid water compact unit in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Aldrich and Soldiers from Headquarters
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Aldrich and Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172 Infantry Brigade sweep Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised expl... More
An Iraqi worker applies the final coat of concrete
An Iraqi worker applies the final coat of concrete to steps at water compact plant in Iskandariyah, Iraq, on Dec. 15.
An Iraqi barber gives a customer a shave while a friend
An Iraqi barber gives a customer a shave while a friend watches in the market in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
An Iraqi baker closes the door on an oven in the market
An Iraqi baker closes the door on an oven in the market in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
Iraqi police gather outside the Mayssaibb police station
Iraqi police gather outside the Mayssaibb police station before the town hall opening ceremony in Mayssaibb, Iraq, on Nov. 5, 2008.
An Iraqi policeman patrols with soldiers from 2nd Platoon,
An Iraqi policeman patrols with soldiers from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade in Eskan, Iraq, on Jan. 5, 2009.
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Neyman of Charlie Troop, 1st
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Neyman of Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, examines the batteries from a Russian metal detector at the patrol base in Mah... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Huggins from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Huggins from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade perform roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Tampa near Forward Operating Base Kal... More
An Iraqi child watchs as U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon,
An Iraqi child watchs as U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade perform roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Tampa near Forward Operatin... More
An Iraqi policeman clears his weapon at a clearing
An Iraqi policeman clears his weapon at a clearing barrel at the Iraqi police station in Haswah, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2008.
Col. Ali, an Iraqi policeman, discusses local issues
Col. Ali, an Iraqi policeman, discusses local issues with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Eidt from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade before a p... More
An Iraqi policeman talks with a local businessman in
An Iraqi policeman talks with a local businessman in the market a part of Iraqi police sustainment training at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
Iraqi policemen practice applying a tourniquet on each
Iraqi policemen practice applying a tourniquet on each other during Iraqi police Sustainment Training at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
An Iraqi businessman takes a break at the local market
An Iraqi businessman takes a break at the local market outside the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
U.S. Army Spc. Danny Bradshaw from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Spc. Danny Bradshaw from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade perform roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Tampa near Forward Operating Base Ka... More
Mahmood Yarwas, a member of the civil affairs team
Mahmood Yarwas, a member of the civil affairs team from Bravo Company, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, checks the quality of wire to be used at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Mue... More
Iraqi workers haul tar up to the roof of a building
Iraqi workers haul tar up to the roof of a building at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, Iraq, on Dec. 31, 2008.
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem instructs new Iraqi
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem instructs new Iraqi police officers on proper police procedures at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Williams from the 2nd Platoon,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Williams from the 2nd Platoon, Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division discusses local events during a visit with key leaders ... More
U.S. Army Pvt. David Campbell from Headquarters and
U.S. Army Pvt. David Campbell from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172 Infantry Brigade sweeps Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised explosive devi... More
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem answers questions
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem answers questions from new Iraqi police officers after a teaching session at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
An Iraqi worker shovels dirt into a wheel barrel for
An Iraqi worker shovels dirt into a wheel barrel for use in construction at the Al Rashid water compact unit in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2008.
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem points out a problem
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem points out a problem to new Iraqi police officers practicing how to assemble a rifle during training at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
U.S. Army Pfc. Devin Blanton from 2nd Platoon, Charlie
U.S. Army Pfc. Devin Blanton from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade watches the perimeter during roadside clearance on Main Supply Route Tampa near Forwa... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jeremiah Greggs from Headquarters and
U.S. Army Pfc. Jeremiah Greggs from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172 Infantry Brigade sweeps Main Supply Route Tampa for improvised explosive dev... More
An Iraqi policeman signs paperwork during a visit with
An Iraqi policeman signs paperwork during a visit with U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at the patrol base i... More
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair shows Sgt. 1st Class
U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Sinclair shows Sgt. 1st Class David Brown how to position his hands during the arm-wrestling competition of the gladiatorial games as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at Forward Ope... More
An Iraqi farmer displays his potatoes grown in a field
An Iraqi farmer displays his potatoes grown in a field in Muehlah, Iraq, on Dec. 18.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Phillips from 2nd Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Phillips from 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade administers first aid to an Iraqi child at the district police ... More
An Iraqi baker closes the door on an oven in the market
An Iraqi baker closes the door on an oven in the market in Jabella, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem explains a technique
Iraqi policeman Lt. Hedear Kreem explains a technique to two new Iraqi police officers practicing first aid during training at the Al Neel Police Station in Mahawil, Iraq, on Dec. 16, 2008.
U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Smith of 3rd Platoon, 230th
U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Smith of 3rd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade with the Iraqi police patrols a future voting site in Jabella, Iraq, Dec... More
Sgt. Amanda Druckenmiller from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon,
Sgt. Amanda Druckenmiller from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, 230th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade teaches force protection puppies how to sit with a treat of Fr... More
An Iraqi policeman talks with a local vendor as he
An Iraqi policeman talks with a local vendor as he makes kabobs during Iraqi police Sustainment Training held at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
An Iraqi policeman has a tourniquet applied to his
An Iraqi policeman has a tourniquet applied to his arm as part of first aid practice during Iraqi Police Sustainment Training at the police station in Haswah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2008.
An Iraqi worker pours tar into a bucket to be used
An Iraqi worker pours tar into a bucket to be used on the roof of a building at the Central Euphrates Farmers Market in Muelah, Iraq, on Dec. 31, 2008.