4-9 Inf. Operation Manchu Thunder
Soldiers from 4-9 Inf. advance toward an objective, April 6, during a battalion exercise at Fort Lewis.
Sgt. Christopher Mason aims his weapon from the roof of a building during an assault.
Spc. Donald Spooner, Commanche Co., 4-9 Inf., aims his weapon from a support-by-fire position during a multidimensional battalion exercise on April 6.
1st Lt. Andrew Locke of 3rd Pltn., Comanche Co. seeks cooperation from a village religeous leader during “Manchu Thunder.”
Sgt. Nathan Wilkes, Pvt. Steven Pilotzi and Pvt. Darren Hemnigway (right to left) of 3rd Plt., C Co. walk past simulated Iraqi villagers during a leader engagement exercise.
A simulated Iraqi villager stands beside 1st Lt. Andrew Locke during a leader engagement exercise.
Pfc. Thomas Hodyna stands at a battalion award ceremony following the exercise.
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