Members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, hand out candy while providing security for the 155th Brigade Combat Team Psychological Operations team after conducting raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



A member of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, applies gauze to an Iraqi woman injured by a door during raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. This was a joint mission with the Iraqi National Guard and Hilla Swat teams that resulted in the capture of more than 60 suspected insurgent participants. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



Members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, assist an Iraqi woman injured by a door during raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. The 155th Brigade Combat Team Psychological Operations team conducted a propaganda campaign following the raid that distributed information to the Hashwah residents stating that coalition forces were making strides to make Iraq a terrorist-free country. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



A young Iraqi girl looks on with anticipation as members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, hand out candy while providing security for the 155th Brigade Combat Team Psychological Operations team after conducting raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



Members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, talk with locals after conducting raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



A young Iraqi girl watches as members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, hand out candy in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho



Members of Alpha Task Force, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Unit, hand out flyers while providing security for the 155th Brigade Combat Team Psychological Operations unit after conducting raids of multiple targets located in the city of Hashwah, Iraq, on March 5, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho

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