A Stryker crew poses in clean uniforms before a clean vehicle in Kuwait a few miles from the Iraqi border, minutes before entering Iraq for the first time. From left to right is Pfc. Adrian Rodriguez (driver), Capt. Dylan Tete (executive officer), and Sgt. Robert Williams (vehicle commander/gunner).
                                            (Courtesy Dylan Tete)

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A Stryker crew poses in clean uniforms before a clean vehicle in Kuwait a few miles from the Iraqi border, minutes before entering Iraq for the first time. From left to right is Pfc. Adrian Rodriguez (driver), Capt. Dylan Tete (executive officer), and Sgt. Robert Williams (vehicle commander/gunner).

Credit: Courtesy Dylan Tete