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. "They are not relying on us anymore," said Knight.