LT Tozzi and the 21st Century Infantry
Like we used to say at Bronx Science:
"It's not hell, but you can see it from here."
Taken during MOUT (Military Operation, Urban Terrain) in FT Jackson, SC.
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Taken during weapons training in FT Jackson, SC.
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Getting on the flight for Kuwait.
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C130 flight from Kuwait to Baghdad.
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The next three were taken at Camp Victory, just outside Baghdad.
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Taken at the Foward Operating Base in Rawah, Iraq.
(The picture at the top of the page was taken at this same location.)
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Driving in a long haul convoy to the Jordan border.
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Somewhere near the Jordan border, Iraq side.
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After a few months on the ground I was promoted to the rank of LT. The ceremony was held by the then commanding officer of the 1-133 IN. It was the first, and probably last, time he ever promoted a Naval officer, much less in the field.
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