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Chris Tucker

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Tanker Chris Tucker had a Hi-8 video camera with him on the push through Baghdad known as the Thunder Run. He sat it on top of the tank as he engaged targets while on the move, capturing the only footage of the battle. He'd been told that once the objective of Baghdad had been achieved, that would be his ticket home. It didn't work out that way. (4:35)

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The armored unit had a CNN cameraman embedded with them on their run into Baghdad. Chris Tucker was very impressed with him and loved that he had a satellite phone with him. This meant that they could call home, something that was not easy to do at the time. (5:03)

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Finally, Chris Tucker was going home. As the bus pulled into Fort Stewart, he noticed a woman running next to the bus, waving and shouting. It was his mother, who was overflowing with pride. (2:15)

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Chris Tucker went back to Iraq in 2005 and it was an entirely different war. Instead of reaching an objective, they were just there, riding around and getting blown up by IED's. (3:53)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)