Monday, December 13, 2010

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US Marines training Iraqi counterparts

BAGHDAD — A contingent of U.S. Marine Corps trainers and advisors recently assisted their Iraqi counterparts with the completion of a fundamental sustainment mission near Umm Qasr.

Iraqi Air Force chief sees Air University

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala., — The first chief master sergeant of the Iraqi Air Force visited Air University here Tuesday, to examine how U.S. officials educate and train their Airmen.

USF-I advise, assist efforts intensified

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. troops are re-doubling their efforts to advise, assist and equip Iraqi Security Forces in advance of the December 2011 deadline for all American troops to leave the country, Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan said here Tuesday.

Wounded warriors welcomed back

CAMP VICTORY — Six wounded warriors returning to Iraq for the first time since they were injured received a hero’s welcome during a ceremony at Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory Monday.

US, Iraqi troops team for CSI training

COB SPEICHER — Civilian-contracted U.S. law enforcement professionals from the 11th Military Police Joint Expeditionary Forensics Facility 4 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher carefully constructed a crime scene, Dec. 4, in order to teach Iraqi and U.S. forces to properly investigate and collect evidence.

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Team Effort

Team Effort

Iraqi Soldiers make adjustments to their mortar system under the watchful eye of a U.S. Soldier here, Dec. 6.  USA photo/Sgt. C. Heller.

Hero’s Welcome

Hero’s Welcome

U.S. wounded warriors injured here arrive at Sather Air Base as part of Operation Proper Exit, Dec. 6.  USA photo/Staff Sgt. E. Daileg.

Wingman

Wingman

Spc. Brandon Chautin helps a 1st Aviation Regiment Apache pilot conduct system tests on Camp Taji, Dec. 2. USA photo/Spc. R. Hale.

Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire

An Iraqi Air Force attack helicopter fires its missiles during an Iraqi-led training raid in Baghdad, Nov. 29. USA photo/Cpl. D. Eddy.

Grenade Launcher

Grenade Launcher

An Iraqi Commando throws a smoke grenade during an exercise here at Muthanna range, Nov. 6.  USA photo/Sgt. M. Katzenberger.

Universal Language

Universal Language

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. J. Marshall laughs with Basra school children during a supply delivery, Nov. 7. USA photo/Sgt. R. Quintanilla.

Receiving End

Receiving End

An Apache helicopter from the Army’s Enhanced Combat Aviation Brigade hovers above Camp Taji, Nov. 22. USA photo/Spc. R. Hale.

Day of Thanks

Day of Thanks

Costumed U.S. Soldiers welcome troops into the COB Kalsu, Iraq, Dining Facility, Thanksgiving Day.  USA photo/Staff Sgt. M. Albright.

Falcon Fuel

Falcon Fuel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 during a mission here, Nov. 18.  USAF photo/E. Harris.

Dawn’s Early Light

Dawn’s Early Light

The morning sun, as viewed from an Iraqi border outpost, rises over the Iranian side of the border, Nov. 18. USA photo/Maj. Alan Brown.

On Target

On Target

An Iraqi Air Force AC-208 fires a Hellfire missile on the Aziziyah Training Range, south of Baghdad, Nov. 8. USA photo/Sgt. B. Bolick.

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