Face of Defense: Soldier Fights to Deploy Despite Medical Condition

TAJI, IRAQ

05.16.2008

Courtesy Photo

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs           

Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christian Smith, a Villa Grove, Ill., native, stands at the open hood of a Humvee at Camp Taji, Iraq, May 16. Smith is the squadron maintenance technician for 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 12, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. He fought for, and won, the opportunity to deploy to Iraq in November despite being diagnosed with multifocal motor neuropathy. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton)

• Date Taken: 05.16.2008
• Date Posted: 06.04.2012 13:46
• Photo ID: 89401
• VIRIN: 080519-O-9999X-001
• Resolution: 1159x1250
• Size: 417.15 KB
• Location: TAJI, IQ