Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers receive Halloween treat from mixed martial arts fighters [Image 3 of 5]

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

10.31.2008

Photo by Sgt. Jerry Saslav 

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, talks with Tom Jones, a native of Waltham, Mass., a seven time Thai boxing champion and former U.S. Marine, in front a display of pictures of the brigade's fallen warriors at Forward Operating Base War Eagle in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 31, 2008. Hort talked to Jones the accomplishments the brigade has achieved at this point of their current tour of duty. Jones is part of the Mixed Martial Arts Tour, a USO morale event that visited the troops at FOB War Eagle on Halloween. The troops had a chance to ask questions of the athletes pose for pictures with them and receive autographs. The athletes gave the Soldiers a standing ovation and thanked them for their service and sacrifice.

• Date Taken: 10.31.2008
• Date Posted: 09.16.2011 19:11
• Photo ID: 125900
• VIRIN: 081031-A-8161S-005
• Resolution: 1750x1159
• Size: 411.54 KB
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ