OIF Deployment Photos

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Spc. Andrew Reeves (middle), a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-21 INF, receives his chevrons as he gets promoted by Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Ashe (left), command sergeant major of the 25th ID (L), and Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson (right), commander of the 25th ID (L), during their visit to Bull Patrol Base in Kirkuk July 12.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), places the Combat Infantry Badge on the chest of Pvt. 2 Eric Martinez, a rifleman with Co. C, TF 1-21 INF, during the combat patch ceremony July 12.


Soldiers who have just received the Combat Infantryman Badge stand in formation during the ceremony July 12.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson (upper left), commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), and other distinguished guests and Soldiers in formation salute at the beginning of the combat patch ceremony July 12.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), places the Division combat patch upon the right shoulder sleeve of Pvt. 2 Eric Martinez, a rifleman with Co. C, TF 1-21 INF, during the combat patch ceremony July 12.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), makes remarks during the combat patch ceremony on Kirkuk Air Base July 12.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), speaks to 225th FSB Soldiers before they head out on a convoy from Kirkuk Air Base July 14.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), talks to Co. A, TF 1-27 INF Soldiers stationed at FOB McHenry July 13.


Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, commander of the 25th Infantry Division (Light), answers a question from Pfc. Robert Grandestaff, a cannon crewmember for Btry. C, TF 2-11 FA, during his visit to FOB Dibbis July 13.