MARKET CHECKERS U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Vanek, left, plays checkers with Khalaf Ibrahim Ali, a contract employee for the local "Sons of Iraq" citizens group, in a market in downtown Hawijah, Iraq, July 8, 2008. Vanek is commander of the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.09 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 382410-E-NBH74-715.jpg Photo Gallery