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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10 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…
Christopher Ba..., 10 months ago
Thanks kathleen that means a lot. I always appreciate your comments.
shawhouse, 10 months ago
great capture.
Christopher Ba..., 10 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.
Christopher Ba..., 10 months ago
I’m sorry Phil, I keep wanting to call you Paul, my sincerest apologies.
shawhouse, 10 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, 9 months ago
This picture echoes fallen fighters – yet they are in fact relaxing. A disturbing juxtaposition.
sticky, 9 months ago
modern day don mccullen – only more optimistic . . . . . . or is it? Loved it.
Rita H. Ireland, about 1 month ago
Awesome!
barakameek, 18 days ago
i really like this….this really tells a story for me. thanks for posting.
Christopher Ba... in reply to barakameek’s comment, 18 days ago
Thanks for the kudos.