Combat Camera: Gunbattle in Diyala

A Soldier exchanges fire with anti-Iraqi forces. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Soldiers wait to get a clear shot and positive identification of the anti-Iraqi forces. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Soldiers use smoke to mask their movements during the firefight. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

The Soldiers observe the front and the rear as they advance. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Spc. Brett Glaze advances cautiously after being shot at by anti-Iraqi forces. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Soldiers break down a door to engage the anti-Iraqi forces inside. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Other Soldiers utilize their Stryker vehicle for cover as they engage anti-Iraqi forces. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

The Soldiers advance through their smokescreen. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

The Soldiers move to another rooftop to gain a tactical advantage. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

Soldiers fire on the anti-Iraqi forces from the rooftop. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

The Soldiers call in fire on anti-Iraqi forces holed up in a building. An attack helicopter responds with a Hellfire missile. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall, March 19, 2007.

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