Vikings Cheerleaders Visit MP’s at Camp Victory Iraq

From NorthShoreJournal.org:

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders visit Soldiers assigned to the kennels of 501st Military Police Company, 1st Armored Division, at Camp Victory, May 20. The Cheerleaders took time to talk to service members and take photos with them to help build morale and lift their spirits. They also participated in a military working dog demonstration, which included take-down techniques and obedience skills. Photo by Sgt. Phillip Valentine.

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader and Mahtomedi, Minn., native Peyton visits Gero, a German shepherd assigned to 501st Military Police Company, 1st Armored Division, at Camp Victory, May 20. This is Wight’s first visit to Iraq but said she has visited Soldiers in Afghanistan in the past. Photo by Sgt. Phillip Valentine.

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Meghan, a St. Cloud, Minn., native, tries on a Soldier’s equipment while visiting 501st Military Police Company, 1st Armored Division, at Camp Victory, May 20. Photo by Sgt. Phillip Valentine

Lissa, a Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader and Eagle River, Wis., native, tries on a Soldier’s body armor during a visit to Camp Victory, May 20. The cheerleaders toured the kennels of 501st Military Police Company to watch a K-9 demonstration, meet Soldiers, share stories and lift their spirits. Lissa has been with the Vikings for four years and said this is her second time in Iraq. She also said it has been special to see how Soldiers are doing, and she prays for their speedy return. Photo by Sgt. Phillip Valentine.