O.I.F V Iraqi Tour from 2005-2006

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We stopped to conduct a raid on a house in Bagdad, the children gathered around so I had my gunner in the M1114 take a picture of me with them:

The new uniform change from DCU to ACU but still have the DCU Equipment:

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Picture 2

More of the Iraqi Children:

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Met one of the best friends In my life in Baghdad, Iraq

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Make that two best friends:

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Some more good friends:

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Just being Me:

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Me again:

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Dont let this happen to you:

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On top of the World:

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Baghdad, Iraq Green Zone

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Dont let this happen to you:

I am speechless about this particular image.

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Paul

To not go crazy as a Recon Scout, I had to have some fun while I was in Iraq for my second time: I go back in June with 1-9 Cav 4BCT

So keep me in your prayers.

Thank you

Lorenzo

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I am speechless about this particular image.

Why? It is just a bit of black humour, typical of the military.

All the best for your next tour Lorenzo.

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Why? It is just a bit of black humour, typical of the military.

All the best for your next tour Lorenzo.

I hear what you are saying. That particular photo is kinda chilling, is all.

Lorenzo, I wish you the best of luck over there. It is great to see you have such a close and respectful relationship with the local people. When I was over there, I was sometimes very embarrassed with the actions of my "comrades". Not more than a handful took the time to get to know a few of these noble Persians.

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I hear what you are saying. That particular photo is kinda chilling, is all.

Lorenzo, I wish you the best of luck over there. It is great to see you have such a close and respectful relationship with the local people. When I was over there, I was sometimes very embarrassed with the actions of my "comrades". Not more than a handful took the time to get to know a few of these noble Persians.

The Iraqi guy was one of my terps we had in Iraq he was a very good friend.

Lorenzo

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Working on the MITT Team With the IA Iraqi Army:

While I was in Iraq I worked with the Iraqi Army on the 3-5-6 IA MITT Team

Our Area of Operation AO was under control by the MITT and the Iraqi Army, don't get me wrong we had our fire fights and I.E.Ds.

AMERIYAH

SALHIYA

MANSOUR

KARKH

HAIFA STREET

MUTHANA

The pictures will give you an insight of how the IA lived and worked:

thank you for viewing:

This was my gift for serving the Iraqi Army

Lorenzo

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The soldiers in my IA MITT we served with:

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Group Photo of the IA soldiers I worked with:

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Photo 2:

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The living conditions of the IA

IA soldiers would sleep out side, due to no AC and there was no room for bunks for them to sleep on in the Iraqi Military buildings.

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IA Soldier sleeps near the building to protect him self from mortar fire from his own people:

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Empty bunk out side for an IA soldier to sleep on:

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The IA Iraqi Army Commander in charge of the 2-5-6 IA Company:

Was a Commando under Saddam's Rule:

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This was the 1SG of the 2-5-6 IA Iraqi Army Company:

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IA Iraqi Army Company Arms Room:

And yes they still had RPGs..........