Smiles From Iraq

Unexpected feast to celebrate Ashura's end.

• Randall Cornelison
• Randall Cornelison
• Randall Cornelison
• Randall Cornelison
• Randall Cornelison
• Randall Cornelison

• Every cook needs a helper!
• Good chow, good times! (From Left to Right:) PFC Paul Schlaich, SGT Jose Atilano, SPC Justin Ruiz, SGT Joseph Shuford
• A Soldier haggles with kids, while buying a braclet. Tired of hearing them beg, one day we asked what they could do for us. One boy said he could make braclets, so we got them the supplies. We are trying to teach the next generation to understand that work brings in money, more so than expecting a handout or begging. Call it a little American entrepreneurialism if you will.
• Our generous hosts, tired from a long night of preparing the meal.
• Cpt David Stone discusses needs of the village with a local man.
• 1LT Randall Cornelison poses with local children.