CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Wilson (left), from Austin, Texas, the command sergeant major of U.S. Forces-Iraq, watches as Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schlitz (right) gives a farewell embrace to Col. Douglas Gabram (center), from Cleveland...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - After receiving a humorous message through the crew chief headset, Sgt. Omar Avila, from Brownsville, Texas, enjoys a laugh, while learning the basic functions of an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter, here, Feb. 4. Avila was visiting ...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - While adjusting the mouthpiece, Lt. Col. Charles Dalcourt (right), of Baton Rouge, La., commander, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division-Center, shows Cpl. Charles Domin...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Observing the flight controls closely, Sgt. Jay Fain (right), from Columbia, S.C., receives instructions on the operations of an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter from Chief Warrant Officer 3 Edgar Lovitt, an Apache pilot for Company ...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Soldiers from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division-Center, shake hands with wounded warriors who were visiting as part of Operation Proper Exit, a program designed to bring wounded veterans back to the places...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - At a town hall forum, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schlitz speaks to an audience of 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division-Center, service members here Feb. 4 as part of Operation Proper Exit, a program which takes w...