A Short Respite Before the Surge
In a few weeks, Adam Tiffen will be leaving for his second tour of duty in Iraq.

In His Own Words
In a webcast, Adam Tiffen describes how he used his soldiering skills and lawyering skills when his platoon captured an insurgent suspected of launching rockets.

Over Baghdad, a Brush With Disaster
Tally Parham was one of the first pilots to enter Iraqi airspace at the onset of the war.

An Associate Who Built an Air Force
Lawyer and chopper pilot Joseph Fluet helped recruit antidrug squadrons to fight the Afghan opium trade.

The Most Dangerous Desk Job
David Tafuri, the rule of law coordinator for the Iraq at the U.S. Embassy, finds inspriation in the courage of Iraqi judges.

Punctual Police? Not in Ramadi
One challenge, among many, to rebuilding the Iraq police forces is getting recruits to show up on time.

The Businessman
Even amid the violence and strangeness, a Baker, Donelson lawyer sees opportunity in Iraq.

A National Treasure
An investigator from the New York DA's office works to recover Iraq's looted archeological artifacts.

The Images
Images of the conflicts from the lawyers serving in the war zone.