Stryker Soldiers operation in Al Kut [Image 6 of 7]

MOSUL, IRAQ

08.24.2004

Courtesy Photo

139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Ward greets Iraqi children outside of an Iraqi Police station in the Al Wasit Province on August 24, 2004. As a part of Task Force Tomahawk, three battalions from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) were sent 500 kilometers away from their normal area of operations, Ninevah Province, to stabilize the Al Wasit area. Al Sadrs militia overran and destroyed several government buildings in the region. The Stryker Brigade Soldiers worked with the Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard to secure the area. Ward is a platoon sergeant for Company A, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fred Minnick)
-- IPTC Data ------------------
Creation Date: 20040908
Position: 139th MPAD
Credit: Sgt. Fred Minnick
Source: 139th MPAD

• Date Taken: 08.24.2004
• Date Posted: 09.08.2004 17:24
• Photo ID: 1257
• Resolution: 1492x1086
• Size: 552.86 KB
• Location: MOSUL, IQ