checkpoint in Bulayz, Iraq, on Nov. 28, 2005. The Iraqi Army soldiers with assistance from U.S. Army soldiers of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment are providing security for the region of Sinjar in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and to clear weapons cache sights in the area of operation. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Alan D. Monyelle, U.S. Navy. (Released)