Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq U.S. Army Sgt Ben Chambers from Shoshone, Idaho, along with other U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, along with Iraqi soldiers conduct a cordon and search on Jan. 24 in Baghdad, Iraq. Photo by Sgt. Edwin Bridges Another Week of Progress [...]
Another Week of Progress in Iraq, Including Elections
Super Bowl and a Journalist Hero in Afghanistan
Obama Thanks Troops, Pledges Support Following Meeting President of the United States Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet service members during their first visit to the Pentagon on Jan. 28. Obama met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and all [...]
1st Calvary Makes Stop in Kuwait Before Iraq
1st Calvary Makes Stop in Kuwait Before Iraq Soldiers from the Division Special Troops Battalion fire while moving during close-quarters marksmanship training, Jan. 22, at a range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Soldiers will spend a few days training in Kuwait before heading to Iraq. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Cupp Progress and Updates in [...]
Action in Afghanistan, Water in Iraq
New Facility Pours Needed Water Into Baghdad Ryan Crocker, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, speaks to a crowd of more than 200 people at the official opening of the Sadr City Rusafa Water Treatment Facility in the Hay Ur neighborhood of Baghdad’s Adhamiyah district, Jan. 21, 2009. Photo by Army Maj. Michael Humphreys Action in [...]
National Security Agenda on the Web and Afghanistan Update
Cobras Strike in Afghanistan AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters sit on the flight deck of Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 12, 2009. Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, provides fire support, security and visual reconnaissance support [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Service in Baghdad
Martin Luther King Jr. Service in Baghdad Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, offers heartfelt words, Jan. 19, at Al Faw Palace on the U.S.’s vast civil rights accomplishments due in a large part to Martin Luther King Jr. during a ceremony commemorating his work. Photo by Lee Craker [...]
Bush, Obama and Peace in Iraq
U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 1 use a forklift to remove track from a damaged self-propelled artillery piece so it can be removed from Al Anbar University campus in Ramadi, Iraq, Nov 29, 2008. The tank removal is part of the ongoing effort to rebuild Iraq and beautify the country. Photo by Lance Cpl. [...]
Clinton and the Elections in Iraq
Iraqi Lt. Col. Dhai’m of the 6th Iraqi Army Engineer Regiment and Lt. Col Joe Hargett, 890th Engineer Battalion’s Commander, offered Lt. Col. David Imhof, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion Commander, a tour of the compound after a Jan. 3 meeting. The 890th Engineer Battalion is attached to 926th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. [...]
Combined Forces Capture Criminal Suspects, Find Weapons in Iraq
Wasit Iraqi Police Celebrate 87th Anniversary Members of the Kut Special Tactics and Weapons Team lead the vehicle parade during the 87th anniversary of the Wasit General Police Department at the Wasit IP Headquarters, Jan. 11. Photo By: Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson – Multi-National Division-Central Combined Forces Capture Criminal Suspects, Find Weapons in Iraq [...]
An Apology for Letters and More Progress in Iraq
Paratroopers assigned to the Troop C, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, partnered with Iraqi security forces to provide security for the national police graduation Jan. 9 in the Rusafa district of eastern Baghdad. Photo By: Pfc. Mitchell Taylor – 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division [...]