American Soldier

1. I think the most powerful image was #17 because it was the first point where his strength was tested, and he was starting to have his doubts

2.Set 1 #1-#7
Set 2 #8-#49
Set 3  #50-#70
Set 4 #71-#82
 I think basic training was the most powerful set of photos is the set where he is in basic training (set 2) because its where he is building endurance to withstand what is happening as he prepares to deploy to Iraq.
 I think the images work well with each other because the captions make the photos flow well. It wouldn't be a clear without the captions.

3. The verbs are usually written in present tense.

B. I think the captions enhance these photos by making them feel more real by using present tense and not past tense.

4.- picture #6
Ian hugs his friends Buddha and Shane as he says his goodbyes, leaving his hometown. Ian was preparing to go to training, leaving his friends and family.

picture #20
Ian playfully pretends to shoot his gun at the ground, to lighten the mood after their inspection during their training. Ian made silly shooting noises after receiving his M-16 gun for the first time.

picture #72
Ian smiles happily as he returns home to the airport after being in Iraq for many months. Ian was greeted by his whole family, excited for his return.