Chaos...

A U.S. soldier from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment helps an injured Iraqi at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008. Two people were killed and seven wounded when the bomber detonated an explosive vest near the convoy carrying Diyala Governor Raad Rasheed in the provincial capital Baquba, 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Baghdad. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)

BAQUBA, Iraq (AFP) - The Iraqi military imposed a curfew on the city of Baquba, north of Baghdad, on Tuesday after a suicide bomber killed three people and wounded seven in the Al-Qaeda stronghold.

Afternoon...

Sigh...

Another suicide bomber. Unspeakable injuries...death and destruction...sites and smells that will never leave you. Regardless, our warriors from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment respond with security and medical assistance.

Chaos on the streets. Another day in and around Baquba, Iraq. Is this becoming a routine for our warriors of the 2nd SCR? Indeed.

At this point in our journey I had hoped that I wouldn't have to write these types of blogs. I was wrong.

Once again, a suicide bomber has struck in Baquba. Evil continues to deceive these men and women...we could talk until the cows come home on that statement - but we won't.

Here is the article and photos that were captured following the attack....they speak for themselves. Do you find yourself grimacing as you look? I do...

Chaos...a state of extreme confusion and disorder...I wonder if our guys ever get used to this? I doubt it.

Iraq imposes Baquba curfew after bomb kills three

Chris, check in when you can buddy - we continue to pray for the safety of you and the entire 2nd SCR...don't give up! I love you!

Be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman

U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment tend to injured Iraqis at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008.

(Andrea Comas/Reuters)

U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment tend to injured Iraqis at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008.

(Andrea Comas/Reuters)

An Iraqi soldier and a U.S. soldier from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment help an injured Iraqi at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


Iraqi soldiers and police and U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment tend to an injured Iraqi at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


Iraqi soldiers and police and U.S. soldiers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment tend to injured Iraqi men at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)


A U.S. soldier from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment tends to an injured Iraqi woman (L) at the site of a suicide bomb attack in central Baquba in Diyala province August 12, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (IRAQ)