An Iraqi army officer assigned from the 34th Armor
An Iraqi army officer assigned from the 34th Armor Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, hands out backpacks to students at a school in Omar Atham, which is located in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 6. Th... More
Spc. Melodye Dzamba, a native of Tahlequah, Okla.,
Spc. Melodye Dzamba, a native of Tahlequah, Okla., checks a heart murmur in one of the patients who came to a medical operation April 29 at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in the Taji... More
A student in enjoys school supplies that were donated
A student in enjoys school supplies that were donated by Hawaii-based "Oils of Aloha." The supplies were delivered April 26 to a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad., by Soldiers from the 1st Battalio... More
Pvt. Justin Do, a native of Vancouver, Wash., inspects
Pvt. Justin Do, a native of Vancouver, Wash., inspects the ground for improvised explosive devices and mines, Feb. 26, in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Do is assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th I... More
Pfc. Timothy Brown, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Pfc. Timothy Brown, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, patrols a market in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, on April 28, ensuring growth of this economic district remains free of criminal and terrorist activit... More
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., greets
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., greets patients and ensures the operation is running smoothly during a Combined Medical Engagement Jan. 25 at the Falahat Girls School in the Taji Qada, which i... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and commander of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, surveys the construction efforts of a new media ce... More
First Lt. Amy Hawkins, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind.,
First Lt. Amy Hawkins, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., checks a boy's breathing during a medical operation April 29 at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in the Taji Qada, northwest of Bag... More
Spc. Michael Miller, a Fort Worth, Texas, native,
Spc. Michael Miller, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, inspects a house for traces of explosive material, Feb. 26, during a search conducted in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Homemade explosives are a key ing... More
Pfc. Stephen Miller, a Batesville, Ark., native,
Pfc. Stephen Miller, a Batesville, Ark., native, communicates situation reports to his company and higher headquarters, Feb. 26 in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Miller is a platoon radio telephone operat... More
Sgt. Andrew Lambert, an Ugean, Ore., native, crosses
Sgt. Andrew Lambert, an Ugean, Ore., native, crosses a canal on small foot bridge to check the other side for possible weapons caches and improvised-explosive devices while on patrol in the Taji Qada, northwest... More
An Iraqi army soldier from the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi
An Iraqi army soldier from the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, searches a vehicle at a checkpoint in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 5. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Derek Miller)
A local Iraqi businessman from Taji, northwest of Baghdad,
A local Iraqi businessman from Taji, northwest of Baghdad, explains the state of economic development in the marketplace area of the city to members of the United States Agency for International Development, Ma... More
Maj. Sean Hollonbeck, a native of Rochelle, Ill., checks
Maj. Sean Hollonbeck, a native of Rochelle, Ill., checks the heart of a woman with high blood pressure during a medical operation April 29 at the at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in... More
Spc. Joshua Oden, a San Angelo, Texas, native, erects
Spc. Joshua Oden, a San Angelo, Texas, native, erects an antenna Apr. 12, which enhances his unit's ability to effectively communicate during Operation Gunslinger Shorebreak I, a mission focused at securing the... More
A young Iraqi boy greets Soldiers from 1st Battalion,
A young Iraqi boy greets Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warriors," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, during a visit to... More
Spc. Wesley Shipman, a native of Katy, Texas, secures
Spc. Wesley Shipman, a native of Katy, Texas, secures a business district in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 29, allowing shoppers to purchase needed items safely without fear of criminal or terroris... More
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn. sends
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn. sends the final order to pack up for the day during a Combined Medical Engagement Jan. 25 at the Falahat Girls School in the Taji Qada, which is northwest of Ba... More
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz.,
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz., carries a box of school supplies donated by Hawaii-based company, "Oils of Aloha," into a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26. Wheelwrigh... More
Iraq's newest flag waves above Taji's local council
Iraq's newest flag waves above Taji's local council building Feb. 12 at Taji, which is located north of Baghdad. Security in the Taji area has improved in recent months.
Ali Bouni, Chairman of the Taji Qada, talks with U.S.
Ali Bouni, Chairman of the Taji Qada, talks with U.S. Army Col. Mike Bridges, deputy team leader, embedded Provincial Reconstruction Team - Baghdad 5, attached to 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 'Warrior,' 25t... More
Lt. Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio,
Lt. Col. Todd B. McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad sits with guests from the United States... More
Maj. Sean Hollonbeck, a native of Rochelle, Ill., checks
Maj. Sean Hollonbeck, a native of Rochelle, Ill., checks the eyes of an Iraqi woman during a medical operation April 29 at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in the Taji Qada, northwest ... More
Sgt. Ryan Ruz, a native of San Diego, takes a closer
Sgt. Ryan Ruz, a native of San Diego, takes a closer look at possible suspicious activity while on in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26. Ruz assists his unit and the Iraqi army in securing this regi... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bolwell, a Boca Raton, Fla.,
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bolwell, a Boca Raton, Fla., native, spends time talking with several Iraqi children while patrolling a small village in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 17. Bolwell, is an infa... More
Spc. Joshua Phillips, a Sacramento, Calif. native,
Spc. Joshua Phillips, a Sacramento, Calif. native, carries a box of school supplies, donated by Hawaii-based "Oils of Aloha," to a school April 26 in a remote village in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Phi... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade
Col. Todd McCaffrey, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, is greeted by a local Sons of Iraq leader May 3 at the sheik support center ... More
An Iraqi army soldier from the 36th Iraqi army brigade
An Iraqi army soldier from the 36th Iraqi army brigade visits a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, March 26. This is the first visit to the school in several months. The IA soldiers spoke with the s... More
With winds picking up and dust blowing around him,
With winds picking up and dust blowing around him, Spc. Collin Kelly, a Peachtree, Ga., native, pulls security in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 17. Kelly serves as an infantryman with Company A, 1... More
Iraqi army Lt. Col. Rafed, of the 36th Iraqi army brigade,
Iraqi army Lt. Col. Rafed, of the 36th Iraqi army brigade, speaks to students at a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, about the importance of education, setting and accomplishing goals, and being a ... More
Spc. Michael Weber, a Greeley, Colo., native, works
Spc. Michael Weber, a Greeley, Colo., native, works with his fellow Soldiers Apr. 12 to provide a safe and secure Iraq during Operation Gunslinger Shorebreak I, a mission focused at securing the Taji Qada, nort... More
Spc. Adam Costello, a Northborough, Mass., native,
Spc. Adam Costello, a Northborough, Mass., native, pulls security during a medical operation in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 21. Costello is a combat medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarter... More
Cpl. Jared Bruyneel, a San Bernardino, Calif., native,
Cpl. Jared Bruyneel, a San Bernardino, Calif., native, checks for explosive residue during a search of a suspected improvised-explosive device production facility, Feb. 26 in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad... More
Spc. Randel Marcotte, a Natchitoches, La., native,
Spc. Randel Marcotte, a Natchitoches, La., native, checks the heartbeat of an Iraqi childe during a medical operation in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 21. Marcotte is a combat medic assigned to Com... More
Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 37th Brigade, 9th
Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, stand guard at a vehicle checkpoint in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 5. The IA Soldiers set up the checkpoint earlier in the day... More
Two soldiers from the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army
Two soldiers from the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division set up a vehicle checkpoint in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 5. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Derek Miller)
Sgt. Micheal Bird, a Bristol, Conn., native, directs
Sgt. Micheal Bird, a Bristol, Conn., native, directs Iraqis to healthcare providers during a medical operation in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 21. Bird is a combat medic assigned to Headquarters a... More
Pfc. John Mitchell, a native of Grand Praire, Texas,
Pfc. John Mitchell, a native of Grand Praire, Texas, watches over an area of the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26, to ensure the safety of the residents of the area. Mitchell is an infantryman assigned... More
A local Sons of Iraq leader signs a contract promising
A local Sons of Iraq leader signs a contract promising to maintain security of the area through SoI checkpoints in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 3. Criminal activity has decreased since the formation... More
Cpl. Michael Murray, an Apex, N.C., native, overlooks
Cpl. Michael Murray, an Apex, N.C., native, overlooks a courtyard April 12 after ensuring the building was secure during Operation Gunslinger Shorebreak I, a mission focused at securing the Taji Qada, northwest... More
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz.,
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz., waves hello in a sea of children at a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26. The children just received school supplies donated by Hawaii-b... More
Wolfhounds keep residents informed
Staff Sgt. Roberto Zunigasaucedo, a Laredo, Texas, native, gathers a stack of "Baghdad Now" newspapers to assist the Iraqi army in distributing them to the businesses and residents in the Taji Qada, northwest o... More
An Iraqi army officer from the 34th Armor Brigade,
An Iraqi army officer from the 34th Armor Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, hands out backpacks and pencils to students at a school in Omar Atham, which is located in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 6.... More
Capt. Arnulfo Martinez, a San Antonio native, communicates
Capt. Arnulfo Martinez, a San Antonio native, communicates with leaders at a Joint Security Station in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, regarding significant activities in the unit's area of operations May ... More
Iraqi army Lt. Col. Rafed, from the 36th Iraqi army
Iraqi army Lt. Col. Rafed, from the 36th Iraqi army brigade, distributes backpacks, stickers, notebooks and pencils to students, March 23, at a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. The students partic... More
Pfc. Timothy Moreland, a Shreveport, La., native, keeps
Pfc. Timothy Moreland, a Shreveport, La., native, keeps watch on a possible suspicious vehicle traveling in the distance while on patrol in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26. Moreland, an infantryma... More
Second Lt. Kenneth Jura, a native of Gulf Breeze, gives
Second Lt. Kenneth Jura, a native of Gulf Breeze, gives a high five to Iraq's future leaders during a medical operation in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 21. Jura serves as an infantry platoon leade... More
Spc. Wayne Cloud Jr., a Sisseton, S.D., native, assists
Spc. Wayne Cloud Jr., a Sisseton, S.D., native, assists the Iraqi army in securing a marketplace in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, on April 28. Cloud is a forward observer assigned to Company B, 1st Batt... More
Pfc. Timothy Smith, a Tomball, Texas, native, pulls
Pfc. Timothy Smith, a Tomball, Texas, native, pulls security for his platoon April 12 during Operation Gunslinger Shorebreak I, a mission focused at securing the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Smith serves as... More
Spc. Garret Simoneau, a Wichendon, Mass., native, prepares
Spc. Garret Simoneau, a Wichendon, Mass., native, prepares to set up a patrol base in the Taji Qada, located northwest of Baghdad, May 15, giving coalition forces the ability to have an increased presence in th... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade
Col. Todd McCaffrey, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, speaks to local Sons of Iraq leaders May 3 at the sheik support center in Ta... More
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz.,
Capt. Shaun Wheelwright, a native of Pinetop, Ariz., distributes school supplies, donated by Hawaii-based company, "Oils of Aloha," to students at a school April 26 in a village in the Taji Qada, northwest of B... More
Sgt. Michael Rios, a Sebastion, Texas, native, remains
Sgt. Michael Rios, a Sebastion, Texas, native, remains alert, looking for terrorist or criminal activity while patrolling a small village in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 17. Rios serves as an infa... More
Pfc. Melanie Shelton, a native of Henniker, N.H., looks
Pfc. Melanie Shelton, a native of Henniker, N.H., looks down the ear of a girl who attended a medical operation April 29 at the at the Al Arwa Abn Al Ward School in Jaffer village, which is in the Taji Qada, no... More
A 36th Iraqi army brigade soldier looks into a classroom
A 36th Iraqi army brigade soldier looks into a classroom at students at a school in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, March 23. The students were selected to be a part of the Junior Hero program. The program... More
A Stryker vehicle from Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th
A Stryker vehicle from Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, moves through checkpoi... More
Pvt. Richard Plasket, a Midlothian, Texas, native,
Pvt. Richard Plasket, a Midlothian, Texas, native, pulls security in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 26 in temperatures that soared above 100 degrees. Plasket has been serving in this region northwes... More
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and
Col. Todd McCaffrey, a native of Hudson, Ohio, and commander of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, meets with Ali Bouni, Taji Qada chairman, in Taji,... More
Sgt. Michael Rios, a Sebastian, Texas, native; Spc.
Sgt. Michael Rios, a Sebastian, Texas, native; Spc. Garrett Simoneau, a Winchendon, Mass., native; and Pvt. Justin Do, a Vancouver, Wash., native, enter a school in the Taji Qada, located northwest of Baghdad, ... More
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., overlooks
1st Lt. Jon Still, a native of Union City, Penn., overlooks the sign in table, run by MND-B Soldier, 2nd Lt. Tamara Brewer, a Marion, Ariz., native, and commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1103rd ... More
An Iraqi child watches as Staff Sgt. Joseph Brown,
An Iraqi child watches as Staff Sgt. Joseph Brown, an Oswego, N.Y., native, pulls security, Feb. 26, in the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad. Brown is assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment... More
Spc. Kristopher Weber, a Rosehill, Kan., native, patrols
Spc. Kristopher Weber, a Rosehill, Kan., native, patrols an area of the Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, April 28. Weber is a combat medic assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhound... More
Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 37th Brigade, 9th
Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 37th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division, examine an identification card at a vehicle checkpoint in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad, May 5. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Derek Miller)