U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Perez, Combat Observation Liaison Team assigned to Task Force 1-35 Armor, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, pulls security during a village assessment mission in 30 Tamuz, Iraq, on Aug. 9, 2008. After clearing the village, U.S. Soldiers met with residents and discussed the needs and concerns of the local population.