Stryker
The driver of a Stryker armored vehicle, from the 172nd SBCT, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, takes a moment to rest in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, out of his extremely warm driver’s hatch. Secure Iraqi Army outposts like this one in the outskirts of Mosul, Iraq, give soldiers a chance to relax while patrolling all over the city.
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kathleen
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7 months ago
thnx for showing us these cb…
takes away some of the mystery and cynicism and shows us the reality of the world these guys are in…
cbarker, 7 months ago
Thanks kathleen that means a lot. I always appreciate your comments.
shawhouse, 7 months ago
great capture.
cbarker, 7 months ago
Thank you Paul. I don’t know if you saw the other B&W version, but I would be curious which one you personally prefer.
cbarker, 7 months ago
I’m sorry Phil, I keep wanting to call you Paul, my sincerest apologies.
shawhouse, 7 months ago
I’m surprised at my response, but I prefer the color version. not sure why. Might be that b&w can flatten out an image sometimes – takes the punch out.
Peter Davidson, 7 months ago
This picture echoes fallen fighters – yet they are in fact relaxing. A disturbing juxtaposition.
sticky, 6 months ago
modern day don mccullen – only more optimistic . . . . . . or is it? Loved it.