Jesse makes a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq to thank them for their bravery and service. Find out about the mission if you missed the program on the Military Channel.

Jesse James is not a rock star — he's a self-proclaimed glorified welder who decided to go to Iraq on his own to thank the troops for their valor and dedication. He made the daring decision to go into a war zone where silent warriors will be made into unforgettable stars.

Accompanied by a small production crew, Jesse descended onto a secret location just outside of Baghdad. His mission? He wanted to bring a little piece of home to the mechanics who help protect their fellow soldiers out in the battlefield. Jesse, armed with a caravan of equipment and parts, rounds up a group of heroic builders to restore a casualty of war — a damaged Humvee that was hit during an insurgent attack. The troops of the 181st Transportation Battalion welcome this diversion from the horrors of war and embrace the opportunity to showcase their talents.

IRAQ CONFIDENTIAL WITH JESSE JAMES is a glimpse into what everyday life is like for these soldiers. Jesse gets to put a human face to this war, and he experiences what it's like to be caught in the middle of a mortar attack. He also visits the E.R., where American doctors help treat our soldiers as well as the insurgents. This special depicts firsthand how difficult the most basic things can be in the theater of war and, for two hours, all politics are put aside as we are reminded of how much we take for granted.

This is Jesse's most profound and meaningful build — one that profiles the most deserving group of men and women of the United States of America.