Soldiers from Task Force Black Lion are halted while conducting a joint patrol in the streets of Samarra. The Soldiers conduct patrols inside the city in order to meet with leaders, inspect reconstruction projects, respond to IEDs and small arms attacks, and investigate purported weapons caches. As part of the mission to advise and assist the ISF, 1-28IN Soldiers work alongside their Iraqi counterparts in all facets of daily life. They carry only the essentials (ACUs, Boots, Kevlar Helmet, Gloves, Eye Protection, Knee Pads, Interceptor Body Armor, Magazine Pouches, Radio Pouches, Utility Pouches, Water Source, M4's, M203's, M249's, M9's, and M14's) as they live and work out of a nearby Joint Coordination Center along with their ISF counterparts. The platoon moves in a platoon column with squads in trailing wedges and ISF interspersed throughout the formation. An ISF truck with a heavy weapon gunner trails the patrol ready to assist with blocking traffic and evacuating a casualty if required. OH-58s fly overhead, providing over-watch, while staying away from airspace directly over the Al-Askari Shrine (Golden Mosque). Despite the threats that exist all around them, the citizens of Samarra are out on the streets conducting business as usual. A rifleman pulls security at an intersection and scans the rooftops of blown out buildings for any threats. A squad leader issues instructions to his team leaders regarding a change in the patrol route. The Golden Mosque of Samarra can be seen in the background. The Mosque continues to be put back together. Although the Mosque is now standing and continues to be repaired, more work remains. Samarra too will be rebuilt to its former glory. All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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