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BAGHDAD , April 6, 2009 – Hours on a route clearance mission can lead to many inside jokes. For soldiers of the 688th Engineer Company’s 2nd Platoon, their platoon leader provided the ammunition. Army 1st Lt. Richard Warehime is pinned with the Bronze Star Medal, which is given for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service, just minutes before his team departs on its next route clearance mission in Baghdad, February 2009. U.S. Army photo by Scott Flenner  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The holder of three types of martial arts black belts, Army 1st Lt. Richard Warehime...

Iraqi Police and Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division deliver school supplies donated by the Hyde family of Modesto, Calif. First Lt. Daniel Hyde was killed in action Mach 7, 2009, by an insurgent attack. Courtesy photo, 25th Infantry Division. FOB BRASSFIELD-MORA — Iraqi Police and U.S. Soldiers recently teamed up for a special delivery of more than 300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the children in Taraysha.The backpacks, filled not only with school supplies, but also with treats and toys, were sent on behalf of the family of 1st Lt. Daniel Hyde, who was a platoon leader in...