NEMO'S MISSION - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Branch inspects traffic with his partner, Nemo, in Ghazaliya, Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 9, 2008. Branch, assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, and fellow soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 5th Cavalry Regiment team up with two U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog teams to search cars at Iraqi army check points. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel OwenFrom Michael J. Totten:
BAGHDAD -- “If your men conduct any raids,” I said to Captain Todd Looney at Combat Outpost Ford on the outskirts of Sadr City, Baghdad, “I want to go.”
“We might have something come up,” he said. “If so, I'll get you out there.”
Less than an hour later, one of the most dangerous terrorist leaders in all of Iraq was spotted holding a meeting at a house in the area. An arrest warrant had already been issued by the government of Iraq, and Captain Looney's company was the closest to his location. They would be the ones to go get him.
“Do you still have room for me?” I said.
“Get your gear,” Captain Looney said.
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My Comment: A riveting story. Michael Totten at his best.