Soldiers of the 5th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, listen to an Al Amarryia residents express their desire for security in their neighborhood during a cordon and search. The Iraqi soldiers, observed by Military Transition Teams, led by the 4th Infantry Division, confiscated chemical masks, protective suits and more than 50 AK-47 assault rifles with ammunition during the operation. The mission was a response to more than 30 attacks occurring in the area over the last 30 days. Pic: SPC Brian James Anderson