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Iraqi Navy Expands
The Iraqi navy accepted Swift-class Patrol boats 304 and 306 from the U.S. Navy during a handover ceremony Aug. 13 at Umm Qasr, Iraq. Saturday’s ceremony was the culmination of months of effort for both the U.S. and Iraqi Navies. “I’m extremely happy for the Iraqi navy,” said U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kelvin Dixon, director of Iraq Training and Advising Mission-Navy and Marines from Rockaway, N.J. “The delivery of the U.S. built Swift Patrol Boats 304 and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraq and Kuwait perform joint exercise in Persian Gulf
On a warm morning over calm waters, the horizon is lined with small fishing boats. A Kuwaiti coast guard cutter discovers an Iraqi fisherman operating illegally in Kuwait’s territorial waters and the crew detains him. The Iraqi navy arrives to take custody of the apprehended fisherman and return him to friendlier seas. That was the scenario played out by a joint training exercise of the Iraqi navy and Kuwaiti coast guard in the Persian Gulf, July … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Rochester NY Soldier Trains Iraqi Troops
Sgt. James Quatro enlisted in the 105th Military Police Company, New York Army National Guard, to be a part of something greater than himself. Answering the call of duty, the military policeman recently deployed to Iraq, attached to Task Force Shield, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in support of Operation New Dawn. His mission involves advising and training Iraqi Security Forces in U.S. Division – North, helping to make the ISF a sustainable force … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Rebuilding, Rochester New York, War on Terror
Closing Iraq Bases Means Cleaning Iraq Bases
Pamela L. Davis, an environmental manager with the environmental section, United States Forces-Iraq engineers, and Capt. William N. Muthiora, deputy mayor, East Camp Liberty, 116th Garrison Command, United States Division-Center, point out areas of environmental concern and discuss the results from the day’s surveys at Camp Liberty, May 16. Environmental managers work closely with the different base mayors’ offices in order to track the progress of the different sites located in their areas of responsibility. Photo by Sgt. TJ Moller The task of surveying and clearing sites which were used by more than 160,000 U.S. service members during the height of the Iraq conflict, falls on the shoulders of 12 United States Forces-Iraq environmental managers. Environmental managers conduct surveys to identify environmental areas of concern and ensure the environment is properly maintained … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Babylon Museum Restored and Reopened
An Iraqi girl sings a song to Lt. Col. Gregg Athey of 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, before a ceremony to open the Babil Museum Sunday. The museum was renovated as part of a project implemented under the U.S.-Iraqi Strategic Framework Agreement to bolster tourism in the region. The project was supported by the Babil Provincial Reconstruction team, as well as the 3rd ACR. Photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Ralston The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Barriers Come Down in Samarra
Two days before the fifth anniversary of the bombing of Al Askari “Golden” Mosque, the security barriers protecting one of the holiest Shia shrines in Iraq came down. “This is a great day for Samarra, and a great day for all of Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Andy Preston, commander, Task Force 2-11, 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. “I’m happy for the citizens of Samarra, who will finally see … Read entire article »
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Our Best: Tech. Sgt. Merry Hopkins
An airman set out as part of a joint team to advise the Iraqi intelligence community and started a female intelligence advisory program to increase their capability to share information to help keep Iraq secure. Tech. Sgt. Merry Hopkins, Intelligence Capacity Building Team non-commissioned officer in charge and advisor, regularly goes outside the wire with Army Capt. David Salazar, ICBT officer in charge, and their interpreter to foster communication within the Directorate of General Intelligence and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Troops Visit the Ziggurat of Ur
First Lt. Matthew Dean from Richmond, Ohio, 1st Lt. Di’Anna Newton from Hallettsville, Texas, and 1st Lt. Theresa Ockrassa from Austin, Texas, explore the tomb of King Shulgi, the king of Ur who originally built the Ziggurat of Ur. The Ziggurat is one of Iraq’s many historical sites and is located just north of Camp Adder near Nasiriyah. All three soldiers are assigned to Company G, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd AAB, 4th Inf. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Micro Grants Continue to Work in Iraq
With the improvement of security, the business community is in a better position to grow. But in order to grow, some small businesses need some help. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, recently distributed micro-grants to 36 small business owners in Maysan province. The micro-grant program is designed to stimulate the local economy by improving and expanding local businesses, said Maysan Provincial Reconstruction Team economic advisor, Donna … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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