For Steven Tabat '96, it's duty first in Iraq

U.S. Army Major Steven Tabat '96 is finishing up his deployment Baghdad, Iraq as a part of a Transition Team working with the Iraqi Federal Police. Maj. Tabat is the team executive officer and the operations advisor to a 3,300-man Iraqi Mechanized Federal Police Brigade operating in the Baghdad area.

"I am responsible for advising my Iraqi counterpart in the preparation of all orders, plans, and training programs as well as provide advice and assistance for the development of operations," Tabat explains. "I spend a lot of time assisting with coordination for and employment of U.S. assets (air, civil affairs, engineer, medical, etc). I provide advice and mentoring to all levels of Iraqi leadership during the conduct of combat operations and ensure that operations remain consistent with overall Counter Insurgency goals. From a purely U.S. Army position, I am responsible for the planning, organization, training and maintenance of a 10-man transition team during combat operations."

His wife and fellow Frog Angela (Leftwich) Tabat '96 and their three sons, Nyle, Riley, and Jack are enjoying their time in San Diego and waiting on his return.