Lt. Col. Mark A. Pilkington, commander of the 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey L. Mapes, unfurl the battalion's colors at a ceremony, Feb. 25, marking their official assumption of responsibilities for the defense of Camp Bucca. The 179th will conduct security patrols and work with the Iraqi population in surrounding towns to improve their security and also help with humanitarian assistance missions, such as helping to build schools and deliver vital supplies. (U.S. Army photo/Staff Sgt. Carlos D. Vinson)
| Date Taken: | 02.25.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.22.2011 02:03 |
| Photo ID: | 78830 |
| Resolution: | 1590x1960 |
| Size: | 2.14 MB |
| Location: | CAMP BUCCA, IQ |
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