Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division communicating in a message center of the 39th Signal Company somewhere in Europe, 1944.

Soliders of the 26th Infantry Division with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness (center) at US base, 1944.

Soldiers in the 26th Division 39th Signal company peeling potatoes at US base, 1944.

Inspection of soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 1944.

Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness, at US base, 1944.

Captain Emil J. Schmidt, of the 39th Signal Company, coordinating an arms inpsection for the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 1944.

Scrapbook of photos, brochures, documents, and memorabilia compiled by James W. Ochs of the 26th Infantry Division of the US Army documenting his WWII service.

SSG Ortiz posing with the Iraqi Army soldiers guarding the rear gate of FOB Q-West

Oakes at a refueling stop in Iceland on the way to Kuwait, the day after Thanksgiving 2004.

Iraqi guards at the rear gate of FOB Q-West looking south. Notice how flat the terrain is and the lack of distinguishing features.

IED damage done to a HUMVEE. The HUMVEE is loaded on a truck head south to FOB Balad

Spent shell-casings at the firing range at FOB Q-West. An M-249 LMG (Light Machine Gun) is in the background