♪ >> alisyn: it's independence day, of course. it's a time to give thanks for those who are fighting for our freedom. there is is a new project to hep recognize soldiers from all 50 states. major general and command sea world jesse andrews join us now from the third infantry division in tikrit, iraq. gentlemen, good morning. >> good morning. happy fourth of july, alisyn, teammates, how are you all doing today? >> alisyn: doing great. such a pleasure to be talking to you and all of the troops behind you. before we get to the 50 by 50 project, let's talk about the situation in iraq today as we know that the government there is still in flux and we are wondering how that's affecting your mission there. >> sure. it's actually going very well as far as the security goes.