Step into the moments that defined Damn Fine Soldiers. This collection captures the courage, determination, and humanity of those who served on the road to Baghdad — the people and experiences behind the story.

  • The Black Knight company on the border just before crossing the berm

  • Jimmy Lee and Mike Bliss in Baghdad

  • An Najaf Escarpment Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • LTC (ret) Scott Rutter Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • TF 2-7 Mortars at 4-Corners Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History

  • Task Force 2-7 Mortarman Author Photo, taken April 4, 2003 Saddam International Airport

  • Task Force 2-7 Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • Destroyed Iraqi T-72s at Saddam International Airport Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • Battle for Baghdad – Securing the LOC Author Photo, taken April 8, 2003 Highway 8, Baghdad

  • Trail 2-7 Infantry Units Crossing Iraqi Border Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • LTC Scott Rutter’s last day in command of TF 2-7 Infantry Courtesy of Official Task Force 2-7 History (Source: CPT Bill Thompson)

  • Black Knight Officers on the border Left to right: 1LT Shawn Gundrum (1st Plt), 1LT Kyle Carmody (CO XO), 1LT Alex DeArmas (3rd Plt), CPT James "jimmy" Lee - Co Cdr, 1LT Brian Johnson (Outlaws/IN plt), 1LT Lee Simmons (FSO)

  • Memorial Ceremony for Task Force 2-7 Infantry’s fallen Soldiers in Baghdad, May 2003

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