THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Shoulder-to-Shoulder Teamwork in Iraq

Staff Sgt. Manuel Sahagun greets an Iraqi Soldier before the operation. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

1st Lt. Matthew DeWitt scans rooftops for snipers. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Staff Sgt. Manuel Sahagun maintains radio contact with his unit. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

An Iraqi Soldier provides security inside a courtyard. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Iraqi Soldiers prepare to clear a house. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Pfc. Jason Kelly and an Iraqi Soldier work side by side. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Sgt. Tierney Nowland poses for a picture with Iraqi children during the operation. U.S. Army photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Coco Gunther. March 30, 2007

A U.S. Soldier provides security as Iraqi Soldiers enter a courtyard. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Teamwork between U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers is evident throughout the operation. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

The Soldiers finish clearing a house and move to the next one. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Iraqi Soldiers take a quick break in a courtyard during the clearing operation. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Iraqi Soldiers provide security for fellow Soldiers clearing a house. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

An Iraqi Soldier peers over a gate as the owner prepares to open it for him. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Iraqi Soldiers watch for insurgents who may be lurking nearby. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Spc. Ismael Gonzalez uses his scope to check for trouble. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007

Staff Sgt. Juan Alba, Cpl. Joseph Casiano, Spc. David Tunstall and an Iraqi National Police officer patrol the market area. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tierney P. Nowland. March 30, 2007