Dominick Curalli was deployed as a dentist to FOB Falcon in Iraq. He received training at Ft. Irwin, California before being deployed, where temperatures reached up to 101 degrees Fahrenheit. At FOB Falcon, he worked and lived in the barracks and trailers on base. He provided dental care to patients at the clinic, performing procedures like extractions, fillings, root canals, and prosthodontics. While there was always a threat, he tried to have fun and help patients with toothaches.