U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Allan Brown, assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, Reconnaissance, 82nd Airborne Division, mans an MK19 Mod 3 40 mm Grenade Machine Gun from his vehicle, while conducting ground clearance, south of Balad Ruz, Iraq. These Soldiers are participating in a massive operation geared toward eliminating the insurgent threat in the area. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SGT. Armando Monroig) (Released)