30 BCT Soldiers on the move from Balad (LSA Anaconda) to Tirkit, Iraq. Convoy drove very fast to avoid IED strikes.

Soldiers from TF 120th and the 278th meeting with their Iraqi counterparts in Tuz.

TF 120th Tactical Operation Center (TOC) on FOB Bernstein. The bunker provided a significant amount of protection from indirect fire attacks.

This shop located on Bernstein sold food, pirated DVDs of various quality and souvenirs for the Soldiers to take back to the States.

CPT Sonner with the locals who ran the Bernstein store.

A concrete wall located on Bernstein near the TOC which was painted by the previous American unit.

Weapons that had been captured from Anti- Iraqi Forces and displayed by members of Echo 196 Cavalry.

Soldiers from E/196 Cav having fun with an Iraqi child.

A visit to the Mayor of Tuz by TF 120th Infantry. The sign shows the various ethnic groups in the spirit of cooperation.

A watertower in Tuz next to a police building. The bottom had failed and the repairs were starting to take place.

Children located in a village that Task Force 252 patrolled.

CPT Sonner and Tuz official. Notice picture of President Bush on the wall next to the US Flag.