OIF Deployment Photos

Sgt. Jeff Czapla, a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf., quietly searches a desk without disturbing a sleeping Iraqi child during Operation Wolfhound Jab on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

A Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf. Soldier searches a dark room inside a home in Rubaydhah as part of Operation Wolfhound Jab on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Sgt. Jeff Czapla, a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf., prepares to search a Rubaydhah home during Operation Wolfhound Jab on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Soldiers from Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf. walk through a sheep stable after searching the building behind them as part of Operation Wolfhound Jab in Rubaydhah on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf. Soldiers and an Iraqi National Guard trooper search a Rubaydhah home during Operation Wolfhound Jab on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Sgt. Ronnie Terry (middle), a team leader with Co. C, TF 1-27 Inf., wipes a tear from his cheek during Spc. Daniel McConnell's memorial ceremony at FOB Gaines Mills on Nov. 19. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Soldiers gathered for Spc. Daniel McConnell's memorial ceremony at FOB Gaines Mills on Nov. 19. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Sgt. 1st Class Steve Green, a platoon sergeant with HHC, TF 1-27 Inf., salutes the Soldier's memorial of Spc. Daniel McConnell during a ceremony at FOB Gaines Mills on Nov. 19. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

The American flag waves behind the Soldier's memorial of Spc. Daniel McConnell. His photo is to the left. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf. Soldiers unearth a pile of rocks in search of weapon caches as part of Operation Wolfhound Jab in Rubaydhah on Nov. 15. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

Sgt. Nick Redroza, a team leader with Co. B, TF 1-27 Inf., counts U.S. currency found inside a Rubaydhah home during Operation Wolfhound Jab on Nov. 15. The large amount of money was suspicious but checked out fine and was not confiscated. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

The grief-stricken face of McConnell's former platoon leader, 1st Lt. J.R. Taylor, peers over the shoulder of a Soldier embracing him following the memorial ceremony at FOB Gaines Mills on Nov. 19. (Sgt. Sean Kimmons)

"I'm thankful for being alive and having the family I have." Spc. Axel Pagan, Co. B, 125th Sig. Bn. Telecommunications Operator

"For all the support I received from my family while I've been in Iraq." Spc. Geoffrey Teza, HHC, 2nd BCT Paralegal Specialist

"I'm thankful for all the support I've got from my family and friends. Also, for seeing another day and being in Iraq with a bunch of great Soldiers."Spc. Keven Moore, Co. B, 125th Sig. Bn. Generator Mechanic