Historic River Baptism

From left to right; Sgt. 1st Class Neil Fletcher, Sgt. Daniel Winstead, Staff Sgt. John Snyder, Capt. Mike Smith, chaplain, and 1st Lt. Robert Bailey pose together after being baptized in the Tigris River, Oct. 6 along the outskirts of southeastern Baghdad, Oct. 6. The Paratroopers chose the location because the Tigris River is believed to be a spiritual location according to the Bible. The Paratroopers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Photo by Johnjames Miller