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FBI Request for Investigative Information

FBI Request for Investigative Information Relating to Veterans Affairs
Stolen Laptop

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The FBI is currently working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office
of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) and the Montgomery County Department of
Police (MCDP) to recover a stolen laptop computer and external hard drive
containing the personal identifying information of 26.5 million US veterans.
The identifying information is the property of the US Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA). The laptop computer and external hard drive were stolen from
a private residence in Montgomery County, Maryland, during the course of a
burglary on 05/03/2006. At this stage of the investigation, there is no
evidence that the suspect(s) responsible for the theft had any knowledge of
what information was stored on the hard drive. The joint investigation into
the identity of the subject(s) is ongoing. Much information pertaining to
this matter has been reported by multiple news organizations throughout the
past month.

At this time, the primary objective of the investigation is the recovery of
the laptop and external hard drive. The FBI is appealing to InfraGard
members for any information that may lead to the recovery of the laptop
and/or hard drive, and the data they contained. Anyone who can provide
information leading to the recovery of these items should call Crime Solvers
of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). There is a cash reward of
$50,000 for information provided to the Crime Solvers tip line that leads to
the recovery of these items.

If you are a US Veteran discharged after 1975, please closely monitor your
bank statements and take recommended steps to protect yourself against
identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission has produced a booklet
entitled "TAKE CHARGE: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft". Its contents
are available at www.consumer.gov/idtheft or you can call 1-877-438-4338.
Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs will post updated
information about this matter for Veterans to www.firstgov.gov/veteransinfo
or call 1-800-333-4636.

An assault team from B Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, conducted a raid on a possible suicide vehicle bomb workshop in Fallujah. The Marines searched the vacant garage in central Fallujah after receiving intelligence that the owner might be supporting insurgents to harm Coalition forces and innocent civilians.
Pic: Cpl Brian Reimers

11 June 2006

SFC “Lucky” sniffs for weapons and explosives while manning a traffic control point at the Sadr al Yusufiyah water treatment facility. PIC: SFC Class Doug Pfeffer

SSG Cruz, weapons squad leader, 2nd battaliom, 1st Infamtry regiment,172nd Stryker Brigade Combat team for Comiero, Puerto Rico stands with one of his Soldiers SPC West, stand outside the room door enjoying the day off after prior mission at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul. Pic: SPC Yolanda Moreno Leon

Before heading out for a long mission SSG Cruz looks for his Soldiers around the living quarters in Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul. Pic: SPC Yolanda Moreno Leon

Getting ready as a weapon squad leader SSG Cruz gears up and makes communiations with the driver of the Stryker vehicle at Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul. Pic:SPC Yolanda Moreno Leon

MG James D. Thurman, commander, Multi-Natioanl Division-Baghdad, talks to sheiks and Iraqi security force leaders during a meeting at the Babylon Iraqi police academy in Hillah. The leaders discussed the current state of the security sitaution in the Babil province, one of four provinces Thurman's forces command. (Pic: CPL Michael Molinaro

02 June 2006

An Iraqi boy takes a drink of water after a grand opening ceremony for a Reverse Osmosis Water Plant May 31 near Al Batha.
Pic: SPC Brian D. Jesness

Mohammed Al Thighe, Al Batha city council member, and Hardel Sabber, Al Batha water engineer oversee the offical opening of Al Fawaazi Reverse Osmosis Water Plant near An Nasariyah.
Pic: SPC Brian D. Jesness

Iraqi Army Soldiers exit a building just cleared, but continue to check the open areas around their sector.
Pic: SPC Cassandra Groce

27 May 2006

Master Sgt. Daisy Pardo, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Operation Location B detachment commander, and Hot Spot volunteer, organizes Bingo cards after a recent Bingo and variety night at the Big Top.
Pic: Master Sgt. Andrew Gates

Iraqi Army Soldiers form 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division are on the move during the second phase of operation Lion in Quayarrah.
Pic: SPC Yolanda Moreno-Leon

Staff Sgt. Catherine Frazier, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, guides Military Working Dog Rico around a vehicle during random security measures. Sergeant Frazier is deployed here from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Pic: Master Sgt. Jon Hanson)

24 May 2006

SGT Liam Vernon and his wife, SPC Naomi Rodela, were reunited in Baghdad after Rodela volunteered to stay an extra year in Iraq to be with her spouse. Pic: lLT Talon Anderson

An Iraqi Army Soldier and a 4th Infantry Division Soldier engage in some friendly banter after the initial clearing of their area of operation for the mission. No Coalition Force Soldier patrolled without Iraqi Army Soldiers present.
Pic: SPC Cassandra Groce

A Chinook flies in a vehicle in support of a mission. Pic: SPC Cassandra Groce

Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3/320th Field Artillery Regt. move to the main objective area during Operation Iron Triangle via ground convoy while a OH-58D Kiowa helicopter patrols the area from above.
Pic: Cpl. Jesse Dyer

Lance Cpl. Gary W. Clark, motor transportation operator, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, prepares to lift an Iraqi Army vehicle hit by a suicide vehicle bomber in western, Fallujah. Marines arrived at the scene to aid the Iraqi soldiers in clearing debris and two downed vehicles on the roadway.
Pic: Cpl. Brian Reimers

Cpl. Joseph E. Sherwood, a 29-year-old from Orlando, Fla., and Cpl. Paul Kozlowski, a 20-year-old from from Buoy, Md., both assinged to D Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalionn, make coffee before a day of conducting counterinsurgency operations. Working in direct support of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the Marines maintain security and stability in Gharmah, a farming town outside of Fallujah.
Pic: Cpl. Graham Paulsgrove

Cpl. Joseph E. Sherwood, a 29-year-old from Orlando Fla., assigned to Company D, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, scans a berm for anything unusual during patrol. Working in direct support of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the Marines maintain security and stability in Gharmah, a farming town outside of Fallujah.
Pic: Cpl. Graham Paulsgrove

15 May 2006

An Iraqi army soldier from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade 5th Iraqi Army Division walks through the village of Tahrir on an Iraqi army lead patrol.
Pic: SSG Mark Wojciechowski

Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division secure an area after a walk through the village of Tahrir in Diyala Province.
Pic: SSG Mark Wojciechowski

An Iraqi army soldier from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade 5th Iraqi Army Division stands ready in the village of Tahrir on an Iraqi army lead patrol.
Pic: SSG Mark Wojciechowski

Iraqi Army Brig. Gen. Essa (center) hands out toys to children at a refugee camp here. He commands the Iraqi army's 1st Brigade, 5th Division.
Pic: SPC Lee Elder

SSG Logan Reiser (right) handles things as the daytime battle captain for the Tactical Command Post. 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team. Pic: SPC Lee Elder

11 May 2006

Sandstorm in Baghdad.
Pic: SFC Lilia Wensink

07 May 2006

Iraqi children watch soldiers from the 1st Division of the Iraqi Army patrol the streets of Habbaniyah. Patrols like this have become commonplace throughout the Al Anbar province as Iraqi soldiers work towards independent operations without U.S. assistnce. "The Iraqi soldiers are 20 times better than when we first started working with them in January," said GySgt. Michael McDaniel, a Los Angeles native assigned to the Militray Transition Team responsible for advising the 1st Division. Pic: lLT Robert Shuford

Iraqi children in the town of Habbaniyah crowd around Iraqi soldiers as they and out toys and candies during a patrol. During the patrol Iraqis mingled with the locals and attempted to give something to every child who asked for something but ran out of prizes before the patrol was complete. Iraqi patrols are becoming commonplace in many areas of the Al Anbar province as U.S. forces continue to hand over more area of responsibility to the Iraqi Army. Pic: lLT Robert Shuford

A young Iraqi girl peeks out from her gate as Iraqi soldiers patrol pass her house in Habbaniyah. Iraqi patrols are becoming more common as the Iraqi Army increases its capabilities. Habbaniyah is located between Fallujah and Ramadi and has been a holding spot for many terrorists. Pic: lLT Robert Shuford

An Iraqi soldier passes out pro-military stickers to a local child in the town of Habbaniyah. Patrols by Iraqi soldiers have become more common in many parts of the Al Anbar province as Iraqis work toward independent operations. Patrols like this are conducted daily with Marine advisors assigned to Military Transition Teams who assist Iraqis troops when needed with things like fire support and logistics. Pic: 1LT Robert Shuford)

Iraqi soldiers joke around with their Marine advisor, Capt. Jonathan Bonar, before stepping off on a patrol though the town of Habbaniyah. Marines like Bonar are assigned to Military Transition Teams, or MiTTs, and are responsible for advising and training Iraqi soldiers who they live and operate with. A typical MiTT has 10-15 U.S. service members deployed for a year and are part of the U.S. effort to create an independent Iraqi army. Pic: 1LT Robert Shuford

04 May 2006

An injured Iraqi policeman gives a “thumbs up” to his co-workers after a ceremony in which wheelchairs were presented to wounded Iraqi policemen at the Baghdad Police Directorate headquarters.

Pic: SPC Rodney Foliente

02 May 2006

The HVAC shop is responsible for more than 500 environmental conditioning units they ensure military members stay cool on Ali Base.
Pic: MSG Jon Hanson

Iraqi Army Soldier move through a shoot house clearing rooms at the Al Kindi training facility. This is part of a seven day training course, were IA Soldier are taught advanced marksmanship and tactics by Iraqi non-commissioned officers.
Pic: SPC L.C. Campbell

28 Apri

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