Photos of 1-22 Infantry from the Striker Torch 2006

1-22 Infantry Iraq August-October 2006

The Striker Torch is a publication of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Armored Division.
In August 2006 1-22 Infantry was detached from 1st BDE 4th ID and assigned to 2nd BDE 1st AD.
The photos on this page appeared in The Striker Torch in 2006.

August 2006

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September 2006

An M1 tank from Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
rolls from patrol base Courage. The Company uses these armored vehicles
to man static positions such as checkpoints and observation posts.
Photo by Capt. Andrew Armstrong

Joseph Wilson, Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
makes some new friends while out on patrol.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Pvt. Chad Gooding of Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
talks to local children while patrolling his area.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Capt. Drew Conover, Commander of Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
stands outside after talking with local leaders in the area.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

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October 2006

Spc. Robert Miller, 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
conducts a market assessment in the Shiha market.
Photo by 1st Lt. James Spofford

1st Lt. Chris Thelen of Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, discusses issues
that were raised by Iraqi civilians while his squad was on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

1st Lt. Jon Chychota (left) and Staff Sgt. Travis Parker (right) provide security during a mission
in Western Baghdad. Both are from Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment.
Photo by 1st Lt. Nate Rawlings

Cpl. Ryan Meador of Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
pulls security during a leaders engagement held in Baghdad, Iraq.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
conduct a joint patrol with the Iraqi Police.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Spc. Elliot Stewart, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
kneels next to a weapons cache that his platoon found.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Staff Sgt. Donald Anderson from 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
hands out backpacks, soccer balls, and tshirts to children in Baghdad, Iraq.
Photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Loudon

Spc. Bradley Williams of 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
pulls security while members of his platoon conduct a leaders meeting.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

Spc. Christopher Cantu from Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
provides security during a recent patrol in Western Baghdad.
Photo by 1st Lt. Nate Rawlings

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Warman of 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment, leads a dismounted patrol.
Photo by 2nd Lt. Christopher Loudon

A Soldier from Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, hands a
young Iraqi girl some candy while out on patrol.
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert F. Murray

Sgt. Latavian Phipps and Pfc. Ryan Fizia from Company E, 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment
stand in front of their fueler before heading out to Patrol Base Courage to re-supply Company A.
Photo by 1st Lt. Allen Hughes

Pfc. Courtney Washington from Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
keeps focused on his job of feeding a company of Soldiers at Patrol Base Courage.
Photo by 1st Lt. Allen Hughes

1st Lt. Nate Wilson, Platoon Leader, 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
takes a moment to play with some local children while out on patrol in Radwayniah.
Photo by Spc. Jonathan Rumsey

“What Have You Liked Most About the Striker Torch?”

Lt. Brian Johnson of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment
talks with school children during a patrol outside Baghdad in the village of Isasha in October, 2006.
Photo by Sgt. Raul Montano

Spc. Dean Barney of Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment
prepares for a convoy at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Photo By 1st Lt. Allan Hughes

Pfc. Randolph Lee of Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, stands ready
in his personal protective gear for inspection at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Photo by 1st Lt. Allan Hughes

1st Lt. Brian Johnson and Staff Sgt. Brandon Walker, both of Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment search the area for weapons caches during a patrol outside
western Baghdad in October, 2006.
Photo by Sgt. Raul Montano

“How Well Do YOU Think The Media Portrays The Environment In Iraq?”

Sgt. Gary Cooper from Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, during a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
(Website Ed., Note the early experimental version of the Enhanced Battle Rifle)
Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Murray

An M1A2 tank from Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment assists the Iraqi Army
in a cordon and search operation in Abu Manseer district in Abu Ghraib, Iraq.
Photo by 1st Lt. James Spofford

Capt. Andrew Armstrong of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
administers the oath of reenlistment to Spc. Timothy Moore, during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq.
Photo by 1st Lt. Matt Parsons

“What Is The Most Important Thing YOU Have Learned Since YOU Were Deployed To Iraq?”

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