 Sgt. Jason Dixon, a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., along with an Iraqi Police officer pull security during a joint dismounted patrol in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq on Dec. 20. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Spc. Patrick Ryan, an infantryman with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., pulls security with Iraqi Police officers in the background during a joint dismounted patrol Dec. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. Gifari Mahmoud, a forward observer with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., claps along with Iraqi children as his joint dismounted patrol passes through their neighborhood Dec. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. Gifari Mahmoud, a forward observer with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., listens to an Iraqi woman's complaints during a joint dismounted patrol with Iraqi Police officers Dec. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 2nd Lt. John Herman, a platoon leader with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., passes out candy to Iraqi children while on a joint dismounted patrol with Iraqi Police officers Dec. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. Fernando Perez, a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., plays with an Iraqi kid while on a joint dismounted patrol with Iraqi Police officers in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq on Dec. 20. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. Gifari Mahmoud, a forward observer with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., checks a security guard's weapon permit as an Iraqi Police officer looks on during a joint dismounted patrol Dec. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Spc. Robert Decelles, an infantryman with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., and an Iraqi Police officer kneel down during a joint dismounted patrol in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Dec. 20. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Staff Sgt. Brandon Alford, a squad leader with Co. B, TF 1-21 Inf., looks to his rear during a joint dismounted patrol with Iraqi Police officers in the city of Kirkuk, Iraq on Dec. 20. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. 1st Class Jason Geis (left), a medical platoon sergeant with TF 1-27 Inf., and Spc. Leslie Taylor, a combat medic with 116th BCT, prepare prescriptions for the medical assistance visit outside the Al-Ta’meem Health Clinic on Dec. 29. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Capt. Esther Lazo, a physician assistant with Co. C, 225th FSB, checks the breathing pattern of an Iraqi baby during the medical assistance visit at the Al-Ta’meem Health Clinic on Dec. 29. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Sgt. Genevieve Powell, a combat medic with Co. C, 225th FSB, holds a six-month-old baby named Eilaf Zedan while her mother and other women look on as they wait to be examined during the medical assistance visit at the Al-Ta’meem Health Clinic on Dec. 29. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. David Freel, a physician assistant for Co. C, 225th FSB, examines an Iraqi man as Spc. Elliot Wright, a combat medic with Co. C, 225th FSB, watches during the medical assistance visit at the Al-Ta’meem Health Clinic on Dec. 29. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, re-enlists Staff Sgt. Casey Bell, a combat medic with TF 1-27 Inf., during his visit to FOB McHenry on New Year's Eve. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, addresses the entire TF 1-14 Inf. on Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, prior to their departure to Mosul, where they will conduct combat operations for the upcoming Iraqi elections. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, pins the Bronze Star medal on Spc. Marc Moreau, an infantryman with Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf. on New Year's Eve at FOB McHenry. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, addresses Btry. C, TF 2-11 FA Soldiers during his visit to FOB Dibbis. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, serves lunch to Btry. C, TF 2-11 FA Soldiers during his visit to FOB Dibbis on New Year's Eve. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson (middle), 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, shares a conversation with Spc. Nick Wegner and Spc. Scott Little, both with HHS, TF 2-11 FA, during his visit to FOB Kalsu on New Year's Eve. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |
 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, 25th Inf. Div. (L) commander, answers a question asked by Pfc. Marquel Stewart, a cannoneer with Btry. A, TF 2-11 FA, inside Kirkuk Air Base's gym on New Year's Day. Olson traveled to all 2nd BCT's seven forward operating bases to visit Division troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons) |