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Album: Sen. Coleman's Trip to Iraq--September, 2007
Last updated on 09/06/2007

Senator Coleman visits Iraq to meet with our troops, diplomats, and Iraqi leaders and assess the progress of the surge and benchmarks.

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Senator Coleman discusses the progress of the U.S. surge in Iraq with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multi-National Forces in Iraq. The consultations come just days before Petraeus reports to Congress on the state of the surge in mid-September. In the background, you can see Lt Gen William R. Rollo (UK), CBE, Deputy Commander, Multi-National Force – Iraq.

Coleman with Gen. David Petraeus, Commander, Multi-National Forces, Iraq.
Senator Coleman discusses the progress of the U.S. surge in Iraq with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multi-National Forces in Iraq. The consultations come just days before Petraeus reports to Congress on the state of the surge in mid-September. In the background, you can see Lt Gen William R. Rollo (UK), CBE, Deputy Commander, Multi-National Force – Iraq.

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Senator Coleman visits with Ammar al-Hakim, a leader of the Islamic Supreme Council for Iraq

Coleman meets with a member of the Islamic Supreme Council for Iraq.
Senator Coleman, former Mayor of St. Paul, meets with Mayor Latif Obaid Ayadah, Mayor of Ramadi and listens to his vision for the future of this city

Minnesota's Mayor meets the Mayor of Ramadi, Latif Obaid Ayadah.
Colonel John Charlton, Commander of the 1-3 Brigade Combat Team, and Major General Walt Gaskin, Commander of Multi-National Force West (MNF-W), show Senator Coleman around the grounds of the newly refurbished Government Center in Ramadi.

Coleman on grounds of newly refurbished Government Center, Ramadi.
Senator Coleman visits with Marine Captain Marcus Mainz and Major General Walt Gaskin at Joint Security Station Sabbatash in downtown Ramadi. The station is occupied by U.S. Marines and soldiers, Iraqi Army units, and Iraqi police who provide joint security for this area of the city. This room and its wall coverings and furniture have been designed by local Iraqis for meetings between United States officials and tribal sheiks and other citizens.

Coleman at Joint Security Station Sabbatash, downtown Ramadi.
Senator Coleman eats lunch with Minnesota troops and marines at the mess hall in Ramadi.

Coleman in messhall with Minnesota troops in Ramadi.
Senator Coleman with MN Army Reserve troops from the 79th Military Police company in Baghdad. The 79th MP Company is based in Rochester, MN

Coleman with MN Army Reserve troops, 79th Military Police company, Baghdad.
Senator Coleman visits with Minnesota members of the 1st Cavalry and “Trigger” at Camp Victory in Baghdad. The troops are proudly wearing Minnesota Wild caps.

Coleman with Minnesota troops at Camp Victory in Baghdad.
Senator Coleman asks U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the pace of Iraqi progress toward political reconciliation.

Coleman with U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker in Baghdad.
Senator Coleman visits with U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus at the Ambassador’s residence in Baghdad.

Coleman with U.S. Ambassador Crocker and Gen. David Petraeus in Baghdad.
Senator Coleman discusses the progress of the U.S. surge in Iraq with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multi-National Forces in Iraq. The consultations come just days before Petraeus reports to Congress on the state of the surge in mid-September. In the background, you can see Lt Gen William R. Rollo (UK), CBE, Deputy Commander, Multi-National Force – Iraq.

Coleman with Gen. David Petraeus, Commander, Multi-National Forces, Iraq.
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