Mike Ip

Iraq: My brothers

Candid images of my fellow soldiers in Iraq (2006-2007). 

"From this day to the ending of the world, 

But we in it shall be remembered; 

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; 

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me, 

Shall be my brother." from Shakespeare's Henry V 

  • Hall was always serious and Bojarski always knew how to laugh.
  • Blunkel takes a nap.
  • Foss posed at the mortar pit.
  • The Iraqi Army soldiers always loved posing for photos.
  • Skrovan and Gonzalez took some time to lounge.
  • Westerfield fell asleep watching movies.
  • Gifford and the company dog, Slick.
  • The interpreter and the commander worked closely together.
  • The 1st Sgt. and Westerfield.
  • Painter and Strauch.
  • Barnes (RIP), Spangenberg and Nichols.
  • There was always a little time to loose up.
  • Torres, Griggs and Illesca.
  • Caron and the civil affairs guy.
  • Morrison was always tired.
  • Sanchez knew how to work with the Iraqis.
  • Feit.
  • Powell always wanted to be like me.
  • The commanding general made a special visit to re-enlist soldiers.
  • Westerfield received two awards from the commanding general.
  • Riveros always had good humor.
  • Williams took a break to listen to music.
  • Cieslak built a barbecue pit from scratch.
  • Saravane and Bordios were ready to go back home.
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