Army puts Soldier's life in 'Check'

CAMP TAJI, IRAQ

12.01.2008

Courtesy Photo

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division

Sgt. Neal Naputo, a native of Zambales, Philippines, prepares to launch an unmanned aerial vehicle at Camp Taji, northwest of Iraq, Nov. 15. Naputo is the oldest of six children. Prior to joining the Army, he worked as a commercial spear fisherman. His hobbies consist of chess playing, where he once was a member of the All-Army Chess team, and playing guitar at the Tigris River Chapel. He serves as a technician for the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Platoon assigned to Troop D "Diamondback," 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad.

• Date Taken: 12.01.2008
• Date Posted: 12.01.2008 00:50
• Photo ID: 132371
• VIRIN: 081201-A-0000D-001
• Resolution: 3072x2304
• Size: 726.21 KB
• Location: CAMP TAJI, IQ