Paratroopers, Federal Police Secure Nahrawan

Sgt. Justin Blank, of La Puente, Calif., checks his surroundings while providing perimeter security during a combined clearance operation, Oct. 17, in the town of Nahrawan, Iraq, located in the Ma'dain region outside Baghdad. Paratroopers, assisted Iraqi federal police officers assigned to the 3rd FP Brigade, 1st FP Division check on the area's security and confiscated several weapons during the clearance operation. Blank serves as a cavalry scout assigned to Troop A, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea