Alexandre Sarlin Photography

Iraq Embed: Nasser am Salam

DECEMBER 2008 - Nasser am Salam (35 km East from Fallujah). The Alpha-Company 1-21 "Gators" Platoon shares the Joint Security Station with the Iraqi army. Today most of the area is under control but platoons (backed up by the Iraqi army) still make daily patrols and investigations among the local population.

A-Co 1-21 "Gators" 1st Platoon during a nighly patrol in Nasser am Salam.
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
Nasser am Salam police headquarters. Iraqi interpreters are the essential connection between the Coalition forces and the Iraqis. Here, "Paul" is the translator between the Iraqi police and the A-Co 1-21 "Gators" 3rd Platoon.
   
A-Company 1-21 "Gators" 3rd Platoon during a patrol in the rural area of Nasser am Salam.