A Soldier from the 549th Military Police Company takes a rest with his sniffer dog during Operation Medusa in Mosul, Iraq.
KIRKUK, Iraq  Wiping the remaining traces of sleep from their eyes, the last few combat engineers emerge from their tents early Saturday morning and begin the walk to their vehicles. Still yawning, they start putting on their equipment.
For the 1st Platoon, A Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 25th Infantry Division combat engineers this was their second route reconnaissance in less than 12 hours. Not taking anything for granted, they readied themselves, knowing their mission was to find improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and clear the routes for their fellow Soldiers to use later.
After checking their vehicles and equipment, the engineers receive their patrol brief. Ten minutes later they mount up, listening to “Welcome to the Jungle†by Guns ‘n’ Roses, readying themselves for the days work.
What kind of men does it take to go out and look for IEDs in Iraq? It takes men of real courage and dedication. We have every right to be proud of our Soldiers!
Don’t you love the look on both of the faces in the picture above? I think they look great. Another thing, is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that so many of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines seem to be exceptionally good looking?
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October 15th, 2006 at 3:21 am
I know what kind of men are the kind who bravely go to a foreign land to make sure that not only is America protected, but also the citizens of that country, and indeed, the entire world is safe from a planned al-qaeda inspired Muslim Caliphate in the Middle-East, starting with Iraq. One such person is Marine Sgt. Justin Walsh who died from wounds suffered in Iraq while diffusing an IED. A second IED near him detonated causing critical wounds to him on October 4, 2006. It was the 24-year-old’s third tour to Iraq. He died to keep us all free from Islamofascism. He is my hero.
October 15th, 2006 at 10:45 am
Beth thank you for the link and what you said.
I agree, both the faces have such a great look. You do a lot for our troops and their families and your beautiful blog sooo supportive of both.
October 15th, 2006 at 9:15 pm
I’m luving this pic Beth..thanks!!
October 15th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
You are so right Denny. Thanks for the info about Sgt. Walsh - I’m so sorry for your loss. It seems it’s the best that are casualties.
October 15th, 2006 at 10:13 pm
Wild Thing - I don’t do nearly what you do - but maybe with all of us together we can at least put a little dent in all the anti-American propaganda out there. At least we try to do our part
Hey Angel, thanks for coming by - great pic, huh?