Monday, February 19, 2007

Combat Camera: All in a Day's Work

Pfc. Christopher Massie, 25th Infantry Division, looks for snipers during a dismounted patrol with Iraqi police officers in the Aruba district of Kirkuk. In addition to watching for snipers, the Soldiers must also be on the lookout for the lethal Iranian exported explosively formed penetrator devices. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet February 16, 2007 Pfc. Christopher Massie, 25th Infantry Division, looks for snipers during a dismounted patrol with Iraqi police officers in the Aruba district of Kirkuk. In addition to watching for snipers, the Soldiers must also be on the lookout for the lethal Iranian exported explosively formed penetrator devices. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet February 16, 2007

2nd Lt. John Arant hands out treats to the children. The Soldiers enjoy interacting with the children and frequently comment that this aspect is one of the most rewarding. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007  2nd Lt. John Arant hands out treats to the children. The Soldiers enjoy interacting with the children and frequently comment that this aspect is one of the most rewarding. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007

The Soldiers continue their mission through the town, interacting with the people but always keeping on the alert for the unexpected. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007 The Soldiers continue their mission through the town, interacting with the people but always keeping on the alert for the unexpected. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007

Although the mission is humanitarian, the Soldiers spot suspicious activity at a propane distributing station, where IEDs are suspected of being produced. Sgt. Rosario Leotta (right) and Staff Sgt. Mike Rice search a suspected bomb maker. From interacting with children to investigating a bomb factory, it's all in a day's work for the troopers. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007 Although the mission is humanitarian, the Soldiers spot suspicious activity at a propane distributing station, where IEDs are suspected of being produced. Sgt. Rosario Leotta (right) and Staff Sgt. Mike Rice search a suspected bomb maker. From interacting with children to investigating a bomb factory, it's all in a day's work for the troopers. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano February 13, 2007

3rd Infantry Division Soldiers practice urban combat techniques in Kuwait. Photo by Sgt. Thomas L. Day February 13, 2007 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers practice urban combat techniques in Kuwait. Photo by Sgt. Thomas L. Day February 13, 2007

A Soldier stays alert for suspicious activity during the search of a building. Photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway February 14, 2007 A Soldier stays alert for suspicious activity during the search of a building. Photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway February 14, 2007

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment lift off from Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, carrying Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment for an aerial patrol over the Hawijah District of Kirkuk Province. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Guillory February 12, 2007 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment lift off from Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, carrying Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment for an aerial patrol over the Hawijah District of Kirkuk Province. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Guillory February 12, 2007

Sgt. Christian Rohde, from Headquarters Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, tests out his night vision goggles at Camp Taji, Iraq, Feb. 7 prior to conducting a night mission. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kitt Amaritnant February 13, 2007<br />Sgt. Christian Rohde, from Headquarters Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, tests out his night vision goggles at Camp Taji, Iraq, Feb. 7 prior to conducting a night mission. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kitt Amaritnant February 13, 2007

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