Destination: Baghdad

A camel attempts to cross the road as a convoy of U.S. military vehicles rolls through the desert on its way to Baghdad. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Sept. 15, 2014 4:40 PM PT

American troops renew their advance toward the Iraqi capital.
March 23, 2003

An Iraqi man waves at soldiers in a convoy of U.S. military vehicles heading north. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

A U.S. military convoy rolls through the Iraqi desert. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Marines run for cover after hearing a report that enenmy aircraft was inbound. Minutes later it was declared a false alarm. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Iraqis carrying U.S. food rations walk along the road to Baghdad. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

Marine CH-46 helicopters follow a convoy of trucks headed toward Baghdad. (Rick Loomis / LAT)

A humvee with a machine gun mounted on top heads for Baghdad. (Rick Loomis / LAT)