Governor Schweitzer in Iraq
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219th Red Horse Squadron members look on as MSgt Fink shares photo moment with Gov Brian Schweitzer, Mont., during his visit to Iraq 24 May 2006.
During his visit there, Gov Brian Schweitzer, Mont., looks at nails used to build C. Huts as TSgt Huen explains process and number being used for each unit being built in Iraq.
Gov Brian Schweitzer and troops enjoy lunch together at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during visit overseas on 23 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer asks Lt Col Hermann questions about additional protective equipment for military vehicles used in convoys while he is visiting his troops in Kuwait on 23 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer asks questions and discusses mission of the 219th Red Horse Squadron during visit to the troops in Iraq.
Gov Brian Schweitzer checks out wall during visit to Iraq while MSgt Gurnsey of the 219th Red Horse Squadron, Great Falls, Mont. explains process of finishing off a room.
Gov Brian Schweitzer gets photo with, Dorrie Hagan, the oldest person in the 219th Red Horse Squadron, Great Falls, Mont during his vist to Iraq on 24 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer greets MSgt Guernsey and TSgt Huen during visit overseas.
Gov Brian Schweitzer listens to briefing before travelling to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait to visit his troops - 23 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer listens to briefing on vehicle.
Gov Brian Schweitzer presents Montana bolo to SSgt Ronald Eveleigh of the 219th Red Horse Squadron out of Great Falls, Mont. during visit to troops on 24 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer presents pins to his troops out of the 219th Red Horse Squadron currently serving in Iraq.
Gov Brian Schweitzer, Mont. chooses food during visit to troops deployed to Iraq during his visit there on 24 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, Mont., pauses to chat with SGT Fields currently deployed to Iraq while visiting troops there.
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT greets SGT Robert Caudill, 243rd Engineer Company, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during his visit to the troops on 23 May 2006.
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, and SPC Steven Taylor study uparmored vehicle during Governor's visit to Kuwait on 23 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, chats with troops during visit to Baghdad, Iraq on 23 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, chats with SPC Steven Taylor, 243rd Engineer Company, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during his visit to the troops on 23 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, listens as DOD contractors demonstrate the various machine gun mounts used by soldiers deployed overseas during his visit to troops there on 23 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, talks with SSG Sradhananda Dabichan of the Joint Area Support Group over breakfast in Iraq during his visit to the troops on 24 May 2006
Gov Brian Schweitzer, MT, waits in line for food at Dining Facility during visit to troops at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 23 May 2006
Gov Schweitzer tries out truck used by Red Horse Squadron out of Great Falls, Mont. during visit to his troops in Iraq
Gov Schweitzer, Mont., pauses for a moment during his visit to troops overseas to play their game of horseshoes set up for fun and camaraderie during down time.
Maj Rick Cayer, Commander, 219th Red Horse Squadron, out of Great Falls, Montana proudly shows completed quarters his unit built to Gov Brian Schweitzer during his visit overseas.
Montana troops stop work to pose for photo with Gov Brian Schweitzer during his visit to Iraq.
Montana troops at Forward Operating Base Speicher proudly hold their state flag with Gov Brian Schweitzer during his visit 24 May 2006