82nd Field Artillery Soldiers Show me Combat Arms

I recently went out on multiple missions with 1st Cavalry Division's 82nd Field Artillery. The first night we were out we ran into an improvised explosive device. These Soldiers were too high speed in their reactions. Immediately after getting the word from the Iraqi Police about the spotting of the IED, they called Explosive Ordnance Disposal, dismounted and pulled security (fourth pic). They really surprised and impressed me. I'm just glad I was there to snap a few shots.

I spent about four days with these Soldiers at Combat Outpost Cashe South in Baghdad and they showed me the way of Combat Arms. I met a barber and ball player (first pic), a husband and wife who have been deployed together three different times to Iraq (third pic) and the coolest first sergeant and smoke sergeant that you'll ever meet(second pic). The life of these Soldiers can be hard but the comaraderie is so strong. These guys take care of their own and spend many years together in the same unit. They grow together and make lasting impressions on each other. I'm looking forward to possibly embedding myself with them once again.