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 An Iraqi army soldier with the 55th Brigade, 17th IA Division, patrols the streets and checkpoints, Dec. 26, around the Karb de Gla community of the Rashid District in southern Baghdad. The 55th Bde. is partnered with the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National [...]

Capt. David Peyok with the 1-158th Field Artillery Battalion does not let a lack of snow dampen his spirits as he makes a “Sand Angel” in the dirt while celebrating Christmas at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. Photo By: Staff Sgt. Matthew Lima – 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery Iraqi and U.S. soldiers apprehended suspected criminals and [...]

Iraqi Col. Ali Sabah, commander of the Basra Emergency Battalion, displays ancient artifacts Iraqi Security Forces discovered Dec. 16, 2008, during two raids in northern Basra. U.S. Army photo by Multi-National Division South East PAO Earlier this month, Iraqi Security Forces uncovered hundreds of historical artifacts during two raids in northern Basra. The 228 ancient [...]

President George W. Bush sent his best wishes for the holiday season and those of first lady Laura Bush to servicemembers around the world in a message broadcast on the Pentagon Channel. President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Stipp of Avon, Ind., after presenting him with two Purple Hearts [...]

Since the beginning of warfare, dogs have been used for military purposes. They’re being put to good use in Iraq to help patrol and make sure things are safe for the soldiers and Iraqi citizens. Army Sgt. James Harrington, a military policeman and dog handler assigned to Multinational Division Baghdad, poses with Ryky, a Belgian [...]

Iraq Update According to U.S. officials, three terrorists were killed and 14 suspects were detained as coalition forces continued to degrade al-Qaida in Iraq facilitation and leadership networks during multiple operations. December 17th, 2008. A wanted man assessed to be an al-Qaida military leader was captured by coalition forces in Mosul. Also, two terrorists believed [...]

Bush Pays Final Visit to Deployed Troops in Iraq, Signs Security Pact with Maliki U.S. President George W. Bush spent some of his final 40 days in office visiting troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan in a surprise visit. While in Iraq seeing the troops, Bush also signed an important and historic security pact with [...]

The 2nd Squad of 1st Platoon, 191st Military Police Co., 91st MP Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, Multi-National Division – Baghdad from left to right: Spc. Justin Valenti of Fargo, N.D., Sgt. Justin Lindteigen, a native of Fargo, N.D., and Spc. Michael Jordheim from Thompson, N.D., recall events on Dec. 3, where they identified an improvised [...]

Left to right, Army 2nd Lt. Brian Callahanleader of the Civil Affairs Team 33; Lt. Col. Rod, an officer in the Iraqi Ministry of Science and Technology; Fadil Mottleck, assistant chairman of the Jisr Diyala Council; and Assum Abed, project contractor, cut a ribbon to signify the opening of the Ishtar electric and water substations [...]

Staff Sgt. Monwell Chassion pressure washes a sweeper at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 5. The sweepers pick up foreign object debris on runways and taxiways and are emptied at the end of each shift. Monwell, a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, is deployed from Hurlburt Field, Fla. His [...]