Spc. Jason Johnson, 36, of Augusta, Ga. stands guard as other soldiers talk to local residents in the village of Himbiss, Iraq. Johnson is a soldier with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. The unit is taking part in Operation Iron Harvest, which is meant to eliminate remaining al Qaida safe havens in Diyala province. Jan. 24, 2008. DREW BROWN/STARS AND STRIPES