Fresh Work

Jonathan Sweeney, an elementary school physical education teacher, holds a Chicago flag during a rally of Chicago public school teachers in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

School nurse Denise Racky during a rally of Chicago public school teachers outside of the Chicago Board of Education in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Racky stated "We want a nurse in every school." She currently works at five schools. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

John Thuet, a high school history teacher, holds his son Henry, 5, who is a CPS Kindergarden student, during a rally of Chicago public school teachers in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters including Jason Antesberger, a middle school math teacher, rally outside of the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Cynthia Smith, a CPS teacher, rallies outside of the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters march at the intersection of E. Congress Pkwy. and S. Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters including Lane Tech junior, Victor Loda, 16, gather in Grant Park near E. Congress Pkwy. and S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jack Licata, 21, a Northwestern student in support of the teachers, marches at Stephen Gale Community Academy in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 14, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Schurz High School seniors Hoaian Nguyen, 17, and Gesenia Viviescas, 16, play music during a rally in Logan Square in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 14, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis speaks at a teachers rally at Union Park in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 15, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union member Juan Cardona, an elementary school bi-lingual teacher, gives a thumbs up after a meeting of delegates ended the strike, at Operating Engineers Hall, 2260 Grove Street, in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis speaks after a meeting of delegates ended the strike, at Operating Engineers Hall, 2260 Grove Street, in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Joe Dilallo at his home in Westchester, Ill., on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Dilallo recently closed on the home. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chef Scott Walton with freshly prepared sausages at Markethouse in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

An American Airlines flight lands at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

American Airlines pilots including First Officer Tim Hanley picket at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Devron Enarson walks her dog Hazelnut during a cloudy afternoon at the lakefront near Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Erick Alanzo feeds seagulls during a cloudy afternoon at the lakefront near Montrose Harbor in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Henry 3X, left, pats down attendees before the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Security for Saturday's event was provided by the Nation of Islam. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bull Taj Gibson works with his team during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jaleel Muhammad, 20, (black jersey) defects a shot from Deion Irvin, 17, (red jersey) during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bull's Derrick Rose works with his team during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Father Michael Pfleger takes a photo with members of the Luvabulls during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jaquan Holiday, 16, makes a basket during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Orlando Magic's Quentin Richardson, left, jokes around with the Chicago Bull's Derrick Rose during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bull Joakim Noah greets fans after the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Mason Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., reels in a catch while fishing in Humboldt Park in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 23, 2012. The fish was spared and tossed back in. Johnson stated "When I'm not doing anything, I'm doing this. It keeps me busy."  | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Fire Department personnel respond to a reported person missing in the water at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 23, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Afghanistan Part II

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August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard pause for a moment during a foot patrol in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

The 82nd Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team has employed a unique tactic against the increasing improvised explosive device threat in Afghanistan, Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs. The TEDD teams are sent into the field to accompany foot patrols where they are effective in detecting potential IED threats. Unlike traditional Military Working Dog teams, which the Army has used in the past, TEDD teams are unique in that their handlers are regular infantrymen from the brigade who have been given specialized training in working with the dogs. The brigade has trained and deployed 18 TEDD dogs and handlers during their current deployment in Afghanistan.(Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 4, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, exercises with his dog Howard at FOB Pasab in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

August 4, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, exercises with his dog Howard at FOB Pasab in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

August 4, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, bathes his dog Howard at FOB Pasab in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

August 6, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard fly in a helicopter on their way to link up with a platoon in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Monday, August 6, 2012.

August 6, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard rest while waiting for a convoy at FOB Howz-E-Madad in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Monday, August 6, 2012.

August 6, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, right, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard ride in a convoy in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Monday, August 6, 2012.

August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard search a van in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard search a van in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard accompany a foot patrol in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard stop for a drink during a foot patrol in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

August 7, 2012.  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -  TEDD handler SPC. Alexander Reimer, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his dog Howard prepare for bed at COP Sangsar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Howard's kennel is next to Reimer's bed, when kennels are not available they sleep together.

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More of the TEDD dog story here: http://www.zreportage.com/zReportage.html?num=zrep435

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - SGT. Guillermo Garcia of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, moves through a grape field during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - SPC. Andrew Laughlin of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, uses a radio inside of a grape field during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - SPC. Jonathan Myrick of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, uses his scope to monitor suspicious men in the distance during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - SGT. Guillermo Garcia of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, scans the horizon during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - SGT. Joseph Barrow of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, uses his scope to monitor suspicious men in the distance during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - A tree line is demolished during an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

August 12, 2012  - Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1-17 Infantry, catch a moment of rest before an operation to remove tree cover used by enemy fighters near COP Ghundy Ghar in Zharay District, Kandahar Province on Sunday, August 12, 2012. (Credit Image: © Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

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