On Patrol...

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment walk with an Iraqi girl during a security patrol on the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

“You can’t really repair anything that is broken until you establish security”

LTC Dan Barnett
Commander, 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment

Afternoon...ever wonder why we don't see more photos like the one above on our national news casts? Hmmmm....

For those wondering and asking, still no call from Chris to update us on the IED incident from the other day. However, his pictures continue to flow and they provide a wonderful look at the work of Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. I enjoy the look from their perspective as they patrol the neighborhoods of Baghdad...

Before I leave you with more photos, lets take a quick spin around the web and catch up on the news stories that involve the 2nd SCR. You will note from the articles that they are busy taking care of business all across the Baghdad area.

Spend some time with the stories, if you haven't already, and get a feel for their ops tempo...and we thought we had a hectic week?

Also, note the challenges of getting the Iraqi Army to stand up and take responsibility for their country...can you say grrrrr?

I can...

Enjoy the articles and photos...if you can identify your warrior in the photos leave me a comment on the blog...I am interested in knowing and putting a name with a face. These are our heroes...how can we say thanks?

Iraqi Army Provides First Aid Supplies to Sadr City Residents

Troops construct wall to section off Sadr City

Company of Iraqi troops abandons position after attack

Iraq: US Troops Target Errant Iraqi Police

Chris, I love you son. Check in when you can and be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman

On Patrol with the 2-2 SCR
Baghdad, Iraq
2008

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment provide security during a patrol on the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

A 2-2 SCR Stryker vehicle and warrior during a patrol on the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment prepare to breach a compound for inspection in Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

An Iraqi girl waves to the camera during a security patrol for the 2-2 SCR. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Iraqi children and a father wave to the warriors of the 2-2 SCR in Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

A warrior from 2-2 SCR takes a motorcycle for a spin during a patrol in Baghdad. The hearts and minds mission remains a top priority for the 2nd SCR as they establish security and trust with the Iraqi's in the neighborhoods of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

A warrior from 2-2 SCR takes a motorcycle for a spin during a patrol in Baghdad. The hearts and minds mission remains a top priority for the 2nd SCR as they establish security and trust with the Iraqi's in the neighborhoods of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)


A warrior from 2-2 SCR takes a motorcycle for a spin during a patrol in Baghdad. The hearts and minds mission remains a top priority for the 2nd SCR as they establish security and trust with the Iraqi's in the neighborhoods of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment provide security overwatch during a patrol in Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

A warrior from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment interacts with Iraqi children during a patrol in Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Iraqi children next to a 2-2 Stryker in Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SGT Arroyo, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment provides a helping hand to SPC Eric Strick inside their Stryker. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Warriors from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment patrol the streets of Baghdad. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment "Hams" it up for the camera following a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)