Iraqi mayor Zuher Muhsin Mohammed poses with teachers
Iraqi mayor Zuher Muhsin Mohammed poses with teachers and students during a visit to the Al- Amel Institute for the Deaf and Mute in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 11.
Orphaned Iraqi boys pick from an assortment of toys,
Orphaned Iraqi boys pick from an assortment of toys, food and school supplies brought to them by U.S. Army Soldiers of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, at the Orphanage of Saint Josep... More
An Iraqi butcher stands outside his shop in the Al
An Iraqi butcher stands outside his shop in the Al Rissala market in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
An Iraqi girl waits for U.S. Soldiers from 413th and
An Iraqi girl waits for U.S. Soldiers from 413th and 415th Civil Affairs Battalion to hand out food, clothing and school supplies to her in Al Mamoon, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008.
Actress, Tishina Arnold, sings to service members
Actress, Tishina Arnold, sings to service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19. Tishina Arnold sang "Wind Beneath My Wings".
U.S. Army Maj. Michael Kuzara from Salah National Police
U.S. Army Maj. Michael Kuzara from Salah National Police Transition Team, calls on his radio for a status report during a joint dismounted patrol through the Al Rissala market in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson, chaplain for 215th Brigade
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson, chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, shows where a section of wall was rebuilt during a tour of the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Garcia, Sgt. Shawn
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Garcia, Sgt. Shawn Mendoza, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Rockhold, Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment pose with their vehicle while at an Iraqi police station in Hamm... More
Iraqi children smile for the camera while U.S. Soldiers
Iraqi children smile for the camera while U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi army Division ... More
Comedian, Lewis Blacks, entertains service members
Comedian, Lewis Blacks, entertains service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19. Other performances included singers Kid Rock and Kellie Pickler, actress Tisha Arnol... More
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, leads a group of soldiers on a tour through the Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment prepare to go on a patrol through Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008.
An Iraqi boy examines a new generator dropped off by
An Iraqi boy examines a new generator dropped off by U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 9th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi army division, in the Al Karama neighbo... More
Iraqi Police Pvt. Lu'ay Ali Sa'eed teaches arresting
Iraqi Police Pvt. Lu'ay Ali Sa'eed teaches arresting techniques during a defense training class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19,
Iraqi children receive school supplies and shirts during
Iraqi children receive school supplies and shirts during a visit from Mayor Zuher Muhsin Mohammed at the Al-Amel Institute for the Deaf and Mute in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 11.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jeremy Glossen (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jeremy Glossen (left) and Staff Sgt. Gary Pearson (center) of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, stop to visit with a local Iraqi man during a pa... More
An Iraqi police member sits at an entry control point
An Iraqi police member sits at an entry control point of an Iraqi police station at Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2008.
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and representatives of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization visit the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three a... More
An Iraqi man receives a bag of food from 3rd Battalion,
An Iraqi man receives a bag of food from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army during a humanitarian aid mission in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 24.
A bus pulls into the orphanage driveway, bringing home
A bus pulls into the orphanage driveway, bringing home Iraqi boys from school to the Orphanage of Saint Joseph in Al Qosh, Iraq, Dec. 23.
Iraqi children watch as U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop,
Iraqi children watch as U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment conduct a patrol through the town of Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008.
U.S. Army Pvt. Kevin Revers, 2nd Platoon, Lightning
U.S. Army Pvt. Kevin Revers, 2nd Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, carries in boxes of school supplies during a "Good Neighbor Mission" at Sahaba Primary School in the Tamooz... More
An Iraqi policeman provides security at a reconstruction
An Iraqi policeman provides security at a reconstruction site of the Santa Fe overpass on Main Supply Route Tampa in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 24.
Iraqi police personnel conduct operations at an Iraqi
Iraqi police personnel conduct operations at an Iraqi police station in Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2008.
An overall view of the Northwest Palace in the ancient
An overall view of the Northwest Palace in the ancient city of Calah, which is now known as Nimrud, Iraq, Nov. 19. Nimrud is in consideration by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization... More
U.S. Army Soldiers of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army Soldiers of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, organize toys, school supplies and food to hand out to orphaned children at the Orphanage of Saint Joseph in Al Qosh, Iraq, Dec. 23.
The archeological site of the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra,
The archeological site of the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. UNESCO works to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon r... More
U.S. Army Spc. Robert Huth from 1st Battalion, 8th
U.S. Army Spc. Robert Huth from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo., and an Iraqi soldier from 3rd Battalion, 9th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi army division, provide security while dropping off a gen... More
An Iraqi policeman sits inside a police station in
An Iraqi policeman sits inside a police station in Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Dec. 11.
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and representatives of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization visit the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three a... More
Iraqi construction workers work on rubble removal and
Iraqi construction workers work on rubble removal and reconstruction of the Santa Fe overpass on Main Supply Route Tampa in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 24.
Iraqi policemen practice arresting techniques during
Iraqi policemen practice arresting techniques during a defense training class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Rock star, Kid Rock, prepares to perform for service
Rock star, Kid Rock, prepares to perform for service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19.
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
Singer Kellie Pickler sings to service members during
Singer Kellie Pickler sings to service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.
U.S. Soldiers from 413th and 415th Civil Affairs Battalion
U.S. Soldiers from 413th and 415th Civil Affairs Battalion hand out shoes displaced Iraqis living on the outskirts of Al Mamoon, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008.
Iraqi army Lt. Fasao (left) of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade,
Iraqi army Lt. Fasao (left) of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi army Division and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jeremy Glossen (center) of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Tex... More
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and
Members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and representatives of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, visit the Northwest palace in the ancient city of Calah, which is now know... More
Iraqi police Pvt. Lu'ay Ali Sa'eed (center) teaches
Iraqi police Pvt. Lu'ay Ali Sa'eed (center) teaches arresting techniques during a defense training class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi national police Gen. Mohammed, Commander of 3rd
Iraqi national police Gen. Mohammed, Commander of 3rd Division national police of Mosul, meets with local leaders to discuss neighborhood issues in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 302nd Military Police Company
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 302nd Military Police Company assist as range safety officers as Iraqi policemen learn pistol firing techniques at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
An Iraqi police student learns pistol firing techniques
An Iraqi police student learns pistol firing techniques at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi children form a line to wait for hand-outs from
Iraqi children form a line to wait for hand-outs from Iraqi soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, Nov. 1, 2008. The Iraqi soldiers conduct a "Good Neighbor Mission" passing out ba... More
Iraqi army Maj. Hussein Abraham, 3rd Battalion, 6th
Iraqi army Maj. Hussein Abraham, 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army, signals to locals that the last bag of food has been handed out in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 24. 12... More
An Iraqi army medic from 2nd Division, Iraqi army,
An Iraqi army medic from 2nd Division, Iraqi army, examines a girl during a mission offering medical services in the Al Zahraa neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 1.
Iraqi Army Col. Abdul Amir, Commander of 3rd Battalion,
Iraqi Army Col. Abdul Amir, Commander of 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army, shakes hands with a local Iraqi while going door-to-door, dropping off food to families in the Hay Al Tinek neighbor... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dave Farr and Staff Sgt. Adam Collins,
U.S. Army Spc. Dave Farr and Staff Sgt. Adam Collins, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, give out food, clothing and school supplies to displaced Iraqis living on the outskirts of Al Mamoon, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008.
Iraqi police Sgt. Jbory scores students' targets during
Iraqi police Sgt. Jbory scores students' targets during pistol firing class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi children watch as U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop,
Iraqi children watch as U.S. Soldiers from Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment conduct a patrol through the town of Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 26, 2008.
An Iraqi soldier from 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd
An Iraqi soldier from 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, passes out soccer balls to children during a "Good Neighbor Mission" in Palestine, Iraq, Nov. 1, 2008.
Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd
Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi army, deliver bags of food to families during a humanitarian aid mission in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Rockhold, Grim Troop, 2nd
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Rockhold, Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, goes on a patrol through the town of Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008.
Iraqi children line up to receive goodies from Iraqi
Iraqi children line up to receive goodies from Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, conducting a "Good Neighbor Mission" passing out bags of clothes, shoes and soccer balls i... More
The remains of a statue stands in front of an entrance
The remains of a statue stands in front of an entrance to the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. United Nations Educational, Scientific,... More
Iraqi national police Brig.Gen. Majit (right) from
Iraqi national police Brig.Gen. Majit (right) from Salah Battalion, national police of Mosul, talks to local vendors during a joint dismounted patrol in the Al Rissala market in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
Iraqi policemen practice arresting techniques during
Iraqi policemen practice arresting techniques during a defense training class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th
U.S. Army Capt. Rick Brunson (left), chaplain for 215th Brigade Support Battalion, shows what once was a kiln and storage area at Saint Elijah Monastery to soldiers during a tour there at Forward Operating Base... More
Iraqi children wait for U.S. Soldiers from 413th and
Iraqi children wait for U.S. Soldiers from 413th and 415th Civil Affairs Battalion to hand out food, clothing and school supplies to them in Al Mamoon, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008.
The remains of a portal to a ziggurat in the ancient
The remains of a portal to a ziggurat in the ancient city of Ashur, the site is now known as Qalat Shergat, Iraq, Nov. 21. Ashur is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site.
An Iraqi village leader watches as Iraqi soldiers from
An Iraqi village leader watches as Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi army, deliver bags of food to families in his village in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6.
Iraqi men wait to allowed into an Iraqi police station
Iraqi men wait to allowed into an Iraqi police station in Nimrud, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2008. These Iraqis are applying for a road repair project.
An Iraqi village leader watches as an Iraqi soldier
An Iraqi village leader watches as an Iraqi soldier from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi army, delivers bags of food to families in his village in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6.
Iraqi soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi
Iraqi soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi army Division conduct a patrol in the Al Hodba neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008.
The Saint Elijah Monastery at Forward Operating Base
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.
Iraqi national policemen from 2nd Battalion National
Iraqi national policemen from 2nd Battalion National Police Command distribute food to local Iraqis during a humanitarian aid in the Zinjali neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 16.
Iraqi men sit and chat at a tea house in Hammam Al
Iraqi men sit and chat at a tea house in Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Dec. 11.
U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Heyman, Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron,
U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Heyman, Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, pulls guard on a rooftop of an Iraqi police station while conducting a reconnaissance patrol in Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2008.
U.S. Army Sgt. Leslie Boyanton of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd
U.S. Army Sgt. Leslie Boyanton of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, searches a house during a patrol in the Al Qirwan neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008.
U.S. Army Soldiers of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army Soldiers of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, take a break in a building during a patrol in the Al Qirwan neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008.
Iraqi policemen chat with each other at an Iraqi police
Iraqi policemen chat with each other at an Iraqi police station in Nimrud, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2008.
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, visit a classroom in Sahaba Primary Schoo... More
Diane Crowe, Public Diplomacy Officer, Provincial
Diane Crowe, Public Diplomacy Officer, Provincial Reconstruction Team, explores the ancient city of Ashur, the site is now known as Qalat Shergat, Iraq, Nov. 21. Ashur is one of three areas in Iraq that is a Wo... More
Rock star Kid Rock, and musician Zac Brown perform
Rock star Kid Rock, and musician Zac Brown perform for service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.
Singer Kellie Pickler (left) steps outside of the blue
Singer Kellie Pickler (left) steps outside of the blue room to watch comedian John Bowman during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008. The tour showcased singers Kid Rock and... More
Iraqi children line up to receive school supplies from
Iraqi children line up to receive school supplies from Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi army Division, during a "Good Neighbor Mission" at Sahaba Primary School in the Tamooz neighborho... More
Iraqi men wait in line to apply for a road repair project
Iraqi men wait in line to apply for a road repair project at an Iraqi police station in Nimrud, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2008. About 192 Iraqis will be hired for the road repair project.
Iraqi Army Lt. Fasao (left) of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade,
Iraqi Army Lt. Fasao (left) of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jeremy Glossen (center) of Ironhawk Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Tex... More
Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd
Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi army Division, handed out school supplies to children during a "Good Neighbor Mission" at Sahaba primary school in the Tamooz neighborhood of Mosul, Ira... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Michael Mullen, Chief Joint Chiefs of
U.S. Navy Adm. Michael Mullen, Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets soldiers and hands out coins during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008. The tour showcased singers Kid Roc... More
The remains of the Nabu Temple in the ancient city
The remains of the Nabu Temple in the ancient city of Calah, which is now known as Nimrud, Iraq, Nov. 19. Nimrud is in consideration by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization to becom... More
An Iraqi police student loads magazines with ammo during
An Iraqi police student loads magazines with ammo during a pistol firing class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi police students shoot at the kneeling position
Iraqi police students shoot at the kneeling position during a pistol firing class at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
An Iraqi policeman learns pistol firing techniques
An Iraqi policeman learns pistol firing techniques at the Mosul Public Service Academy in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 19.
Iraqi children cheer as U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon,
Iraqi children cheer as U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi army Division, visit their schoo... More
A crew chief with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing
A crew chief with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing works on the wing of an A-10 Thunderbolt fighter, March 29. From a forward-deployed location, the fighters are flying missions into Iraq in support of Operatio... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott Jackson, 3rd Squadron, 3rd
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott Jackson, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, passes by Iraqi locals while conducting a joint operation patrol with Iraqi soldiers in Al Muhandiseen, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2008.
Iraqi national police officers from 2nd and 3rd Military
Iraqi national police officers from 2nd and 3rd Military Police Battalion search homes during a cordon and "knock" mission to introduce themselves to the residents of Al Thawra neighborhood in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 8, 2008.
U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,
U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo., and Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 9th Brigade, 3rd Iraqi army division, drop off a generator to a local locksmith in the Al Kara... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Rockhold, Grim Troop, 2nd
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Rockhold, Grim Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, goes on a patrol through the town of Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2008.
These arches once stood as doorways to shops, now are
These arches once stood as doorways to shops, now are remnants of a past culture in the Shrine of Hatra, in Hatra, Iraq, Nov. 20. Hatra is one of three areas in Iraq that is a World Heritage site. United Nation... More
An Iraqi village leader watches as Iraqi soldiers from
An Iraqi village leader watches as Iraqi soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, Iraqi army, deliver bags of food to families in his village in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6.
An Iraqi man spoons out nuts at his store in the Al
An Iraqi man spoons out nuts at his store in the Al Rissala market in Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 21, 2009.
Iraqi army Maj. Marwan Koger, battalion executive officer
Iraqi army Maj. Marwan Koger, battalion executive officer of 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi army Division, handed out school supplies to children during a "Good Neighbor Mission" at Sahaba primary school... More
Portal guardians mark the entrance to what once was
Portal guardians mark the entrance to what once was the Northwest palace in the ancient city of Calah, which is now known as Nimrud, Iraq, Nov. 19. Nimrud is in consideration by United Nations Educational, Scie... More
An Iraqi man sits at a tea house in Hammam Al Alill,
An Iraqi man sits at a tea house in Hammam Al Alill, Iraq, Dec. 11.
An Iraqi man gets his photo taken by 1st Lt. Tyrone
An Iraqi man gets his photo taken by 1st Lt. Tyrone Rankin, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo., as part of a hiring process for a road repair project Nimrud, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2008. 192 Iraqi... More
U.S.Army Spc. Robert Huth from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
U.S.Army Spc. Robert Huth from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo., provides security during a visit to a medical clinic in the Al Karama neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 3.
An Iraqi boy smiles for the camera in the Hay Al Tinek
An Iraqi boy smiles for the camera in the Hay Al Tinek neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 6.
Comedian Lewis Black entertains service members during
Comedian Lewis Black entertains service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008. Other performances included singers Kid Rock and Kellie Pickler, actress Tisha Ar... More
Iraqi children form a line to wait for hand-outs from
Iraqi children form a line to wait for hand-outs from Iraqi soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division in Palestine, Iraq, Nov. 1, 2008. The Iraqi soldiers conduct a "Good Neighbor Miss... More