Catnap...

U.S. army soldiers attached to Palehorse Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, take a nap in the back of a Stryker armored vehicle in the village of Baaya, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Baghdad, in Iraq's Diyala province, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. Two Iraqi officials say the U.S. and Iraq are close to a deal under which all American combat troops would leave by October 2010 with remaining U.S. forces gone about three years later.
(AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)


“Believe me, There will be a big disaster when American forces leave."
Col. Ali Mahmoud, Iraqi Army, Diyala province

Afternoon...

The info hounds have been busy working the web and pushing photos of our warriors from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. Given my schedule now, I appreciate the constant push.

Here is a look at some of the photos along with a few articles that might be of interest to you...

Iraqis: Deal close on plan for US troops to leave

Violence down in Iraq, but politics need help: U.N.

Iraqi Army Is Willing, but Not Ready, to Fight

Chris, you are on our hearts and minds...our prayers are covering you and the entire 2nd SCR. I love you buddy!

Be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman

U.S. Sergeant HB Adams from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment walks on a road during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)

U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment check a map during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)

U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment walk towards a military vehicle during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


U.S. military vehicles line up next to Iraqi military vehicles during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment talk to an Iraqi soldier during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


U.S. Second Lieutenant John Leitch (L) from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment talks to Iraqi Colonel Mazahem during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


U.S. Second Lieutenant John Leitch (R) from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment and Iraqi Colonel Mazahem (L) look at a map during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


A U.S. army soldier attached to Palehorse Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, communicates a sign to his colleagues while on a patrol in the village of Baaya, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Baghdad, in Iraq's Diyala province, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. Two Iraqi officials say the U.S. and Iraq are close to a deal under which all American combat troops would leave by October 2010 with remaining U.S. forces gone about three years later.
(AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)


A U.S. soldier from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment carries petrol during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. U.S. and Iraqi forces have routed al Qaeda in Baghdad and Western Iraq, and the Sunni Islamist group has since regrouped in Iraq's north, including Diyala, where a major security operation is underway to crush insurgents. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


A U.S. military vehicle drives by the ruins of a building during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment and Iraqi soldiers are reflected on a window of a military vehicle during security operations in Diyala province August 7, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)