I served around Northern Iraqi region as a infantry squad leader. Our primary mission was looking for road side bombs and securing routes for military convoys.

I served around Northern Iraqi region as a infantry squad leader. Our primary mission was looking for road side bombs and securing routes for military convoys. Other squads had some casualties due to ambushes or IEDs. I survived, as all my men. By the way this was obligatory service, we didn't ask for it.