Capt. Phillip Carter with Dr. Thaer Kudier al-Qasi, an Iraqi law professor who served as a translator and legal adviser for Carter's team and their work with the Iraqi police and courts. Thaer was killed by Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia in November 2006, two months after Carter returned home from duty. (Courtesy Phillip Carter)

On 5th Anniversary of Iraq War, Memories of the Occupation

Capt. Phillip Carter with Dr. Thaer Kudier al-Qasi, an Iraqi law professor who served as a translator and legal adviser for Carter's team and their work with the Iraqi police and courts. Thaer was killed by Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia in November 2006, two months after Carter returned home from duty.

Credit: Courtesy Phillip Carter