Iraqi army soldiers and Kurdish Peshmerga security

Iraqi army soldiers and Kurdish Peshmerga security forces inspect a vehicle at a combined security checkpoint in Diyala province, Iraq, Feb. 23. Sgt. Spencer Knight, a cavalry scout assigned to Troop B, 2nd Battalion, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, said he has seen a drastic improvement in the security forces competence and willingness to learn and work together since Troop A's arrival in country in June 2010.