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Chris Tucker

Operation Iraqi Freedom | 2nd Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division

Before his 2005 deployment to Iraq, Chris Tucker went to a meeting and met a charming lady who would become his fiance. They were both deployed to Iraq and it was during this tour that he had to be evacuated with a serious injury. (5:30)
Back in Iraq for a third time, Chris Tucker was stationed at an outpost with Iraqi police, who were notoriously unreliable. Health problems prevented him from finishing that tour and he returned home and left the army. After a time as a police officer, he began a new career in canine training. (5:59)
1st Sgt. Robert Hay was a leader that Chris Tucker never forgot. He didn't just set a standard, he lived it. His lessons were the kind you would want to impart to your own children. (3:45)
Authentic footage provided by Chris Tucker of the 3rd Infanty Division's assault into Baghdad, the Thunder Run. Hosted by DVIDsHub.net. (8:13)
Chris Valentine

Operation Desert Storm | 24th Infantry Division

Chris Valentine recounts his time going to school at West Point and transitioning into leadership within the Army. He remembers a few specific instances where his leadership skills were particularly challenged. (7:47)
Chris Valentine recalls his assignment to Fort Rucker and the responsibilities that came with that. After that, he had the chance to go to Saudi Arabia in foreign military services. (8:13)
Chris Valentine recalls the procurement process that he and his team had to go through to get arms equipment to the Iraqi government. Because of the Congressional approval required, there was often bureaucracy that needed to be cleared in order for things to happen. (6:36)
Chris Valentine recounts the threats that they would encounter on a daily basis and the procedures they would follow when it happened. The long work weeks and constant barrage of munitions took a toll on many of the guys. (4:11)
Chris Valentine remembers the types of projects that they did for the Baghdad police force that needed help in the area. He also recalls the private security firms such as Blackwater that he came across while stationed in Iraq. (3:58)
Chris Valentine remembers coming home with less pomp & frill than most other commands because of the specific nature of their deployment, which made transitioning back into civilian life a lot easier. (6:11)