The Pathfinder Mudhif at Contingency Operating Base Adder is built entirely from materials harvested from the local marshes and by a crew of craftsmen from the region. Its completion will serve as a lasting monument to the task force’s unconventional mission, while displaying the commitment the United States has to ensuring that local history and heritage are not forgotten. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Aaron Brooks)
Task Force Pathfinder built its very own mudhif to provide the location for meetings with local Iraqi leaders in a comfortable, traditional setting. First constructed in the marshes of what is now southern Iraq over 5,000 years ago, the mudhif is a unique local meeting place assembled entirely of reeds, straw and other natural materials. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Aaron Brooks)
