Photo by Spc. Opal Vaughn | 14th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.13.2009
An Iraqi policeman blocks passage to a crowd of onlookers at a busy market intersection in Huwadyr, Jan. 13. The crowd of onlookers is watching an official ceremony to validate the first Iraqi police station in the Diyala province to meet the security criteria set by the Iraqi government and coalition forces....
Photo by Spc. Opal Vaughn | 14th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.13.2009
Wichita, Kan. native, Pvt. Chris Butler with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, jokes around with local kids while pulling security during an official ceremony to validate the Huwadyr Iraqi police station for being the first in the Diyala province to meet the security criteria set by the Iraqi government and coalition......
Photo by Spc. Opal Vaughn | 14th Public Affairs Detachment | 01.13.2009
Capt. Shannon Newell, commander, 202nd Military Police Company, 7-28 Military Police Battalion, poses with Capt. Bassim, the Huwadyr station captain, after presenting his station with a certificate of appreciation during an official ceremony to validate the Huwadyr Iraqi police station for being the first in the Diyala province to meet the security criteria set by the Iraqi government and......
