Stryker [Image 11 of 23]

MOSUL, IRAQ

04.13.2004

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gretel Weiskopf 

139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

In the afternoon sun, a Stryker moves through the city of Mosul, Iraq. The eight-wheeled, 350-horsepower, diesel engine Stryker vehicle is the Armys newest tactical fighting vehicle, used for the first time in combat operations by the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) based in northern Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. The Stryker vehicle is being utilized in combat operations in seven different variations. This variation is the Infantry Carrier vehicle, able to carry a full squad of nine Soldiers, plus it?s crew of two Soldiers, into any combat situation with speed and mobility.
-- IPTC Data ------------------
Creation Date: 20040802
Position: 139th Mobile Public Affairs Deta
Credit: Spc. Gretel Sharpee
Source: 139th Mobile Public Affairs Deta

• Date Taken: 04.13.2004
• Date Posted: 08.02.2004 14:51
• Photo ID: 715
• Resolution: 1312x2000
• Size: 201.72 KB
• Location: MOSUL, IQ