“Rakkasans” Rifle & Headquarters Companies

Senior NCO MSG Dwight P. Dooley recounts his experiences of the War in Iraq when stationed there as part of the 101st “Screaming Eagles Airborne Division between 09/20/2005 - 05/18/2006. This paper explains the different experiences and the similarities I experienced as First Sergeant in Crusher & Hatchet Company, 1-187TH Infantry Regiment. Both companies presented completely different experiences but they were equally satisfying. My rifle company was a company known for its rough around the