Blackanthem Military News

By Staff Sgt. Martin K Newton
Aug 16, 2007 - 3:14:50 PM

ABU GARMA, Iraq -

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. German Dionida from B Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division adjusts his helmet before departing to support Operation Lightning Hammer from FOB Warhorse, Iraq. This operation aims to eliminate al-Qaeda’s presence within the Diyala River Valley. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Martin K Newton) (Released)

On August 14, 2007 a U.S. Army soldier from B Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division searches an Iraqi man during Operation Lightning Hammer in Abu Garma, Iraq on August 14, 2007. This operation aims to eliminate al Qaeda’s presence within the Diyala River Valley. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Martin K Newton) (Released)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Terry Hitchrick from B Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division provides direction while his Soldiers search a home for contraband during Operation Lightning Hammer in Abu Garma, Iraq. This operation aims to eliminate al Qaeda’s presence within the Diyala River Valley. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Martin K Newton) (Released)

On August 14, 2007 U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Wolterstorff from B Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division performs a explosive residue test an Iraqi man during Operation Lightning Hammer in Abu Garma, Iraq. This operation aims to eliminate al-Qaeda’s presence within the Diyala River Valley. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Martin K Newton) (Released)

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