CPT Paul Shannon, a native of Clarksville, Tenn, and commander of Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, talks to an Iraqi police officer with the help of a translator in a town near Forward Operating Base ORyan, Balad. The Soldiers from Task Force 1-128 were checking up on medical clinic and school projects they have been working on.
Pic: SGT Jennifer J. Eidson