Cutaneous leishmaniasis is becoming a frequently encountered problem in soldi ers returning from deployments to areas in Southwest Asia. Two cases of cutaneou s leishmaniasis diagnosed at a military treatment facility in soldiers returning from Iraq are presented. Diagnostic considerations and procedures are reviewed as are the histopathologic findings and treatment options. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is becoming a common encountered problem in soldi ers returning from deployments to areas in Southwest Asia. Two cases of cutaneou s leishmaniasis diagnosed at a military treatment facility in soldiers returning from Iraq are presented. Diagnostic considerations and procedures are reviewed as are the histopathologic findings and treatment options.