THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Iraqi Security Takes the Lead

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Wayne Waldon coordinates the movement of his soldiers in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, during a cordon and search operation with Iraqi army soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki

Iraqi army soldiers prepare to enter a house in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, during a cordon and search operation with U.S. Army soldiers from Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and attached to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki

An Iraqi army soldier searches a house in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, during a cordon and search operation with U.S. Army soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki

Iraqi army soldiers prepare to enter a house in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, during a cordon and search operation with U.S. Army soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki

An Iraqi army soldier speaks to an Iraqi boy during a house search in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, as part of a cordon and search operation with U.S. Army soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Gmitter searches a yard with his working dog Shadow in the Muthana area of East Baghdad, Iraq, April 21, 2007, during a cordon and search operation with Iraqi army soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki