U.S. Army soldiers take defensive positions. U.S. Army soldiers take defensive positions outside a house during a cordon and search mission in Al Risalah, Iraq, on May 8, 2007. The soldiers are assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.04 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 608989-E-UCN22-183.jpg Photo Gallery