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IA Soldiers learn advanced medical skillsSgt. 1st Class Damian Steptore - Monday, 05 January 2009 CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq –Approximately 15 Iraqi Army medics completed advanced combat medical skills training at Camp Mittica, near Tallil Air Base, in southern Iraq Dec 31.
IA, U.S. Soldiers conduct reconnaissance patrol in HamzaSgt. Rodney Foliente - Sunday, 04 January 2009 CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Iraqi Army Soldiers conducted a combined reconnaissance patrol in Hamza Dec. 30.
Soldiers receive civil affairs trainingSgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson - Saturday, 03 January 2009 FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq – The efforts of Iraqi civilian and military leaders to rebuild their nation’s government and infrastructure is enhanced by the expertise of Coalition forces’ civil affairs Soldiers.
Iraqi commandos graduate from border security courseSgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson - Friday, 02 January 2009 FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq – Iraqi commandos graduated from a two-week training course on mounted and dismounted techniques, urban and close quarter combat, medical training and snap traffic control points at the Karmashiyah Border Fort Dec. 29.
Long Knives, Airman team up to help IraqisSpc. Rebekah Lampman - Thursday, 01 January 2009 Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq - While deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Soldiers and Airmen often work side by side during combat operations.
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Spirits stay high while working during the holidaysSpc. Sophia R. Lopez - Wednesday, 31 December 2008New Year’s Day is the culmination of an exciting season of celebrations and usually, about a week away from work or school. Deployed Soldiers work these holidays like any other day; frequently, they work even harder on these days.
Iraqi, military leaders meet for SoI conferenceSgt. Michael J. Taylor - Tuesday, 30 December 2008Approximately 40 Iraqi Security Force leaders representing various provinces throughout Iraq Key met with Coalition leaders on Forward Operating Base Kalsu to discuss future plans for the Sons of Iraq.
Iraqi healthcare workers receive newborn resuscitation trainingSgt. Rodney Foliente - Sunday, 28 December 2008Iraqi doctors, physician assistants and nurses received newborn resuscitation training at Camp Echo in Diwaniya Dec. 17-18.
Vanguard Brigade transfers authority to the 172nd Infantry BrigadeSgt. David Turner and Sgt. Michael J. Taylor - Saturday, 27 December 2008The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division transferred authority to the 172nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Kalsu Dec. 18.
Long Knives discuss elections in Southern IraqSpc. Rebekah Lampman - Friday, 26 December 2008Leaders from Independent High Electoral Comission-Iraq, U.S. Coalition forces and the Iraqi Security Forces met Dec. 18 at Camp Dhi Qar, near the city of Nasiriyah, to discuss important issues regarding the upcoming elections.
Sons of Iraq work for safe province Staff Sgt. Carlos M. Burger II - Tuesday, 23 December 2008Coalition forces conducted status checks on highway checkpoints controlled by the Sons of Iraq during a patrol Dec. 15.
Camp Victory cranks up power, cuts the noiseStaff Sgt. Michel Sauret - Sunday, 21 December 2008Soon, streets around Victory Base Complex will start to be surprisingly quiet. The complex’s biggest noise-makers, power generators, will soon be replaced by the power lines popping up around base.
Co. A, STB Soldiers re-enlist in IraqCapt. Andrew Camp - Saturday, 20 December 2008It may surprise some to know that re-enlistment rates among military intelligence and intelligence support Soldiers in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are high here in Iraq.
Friends make re-enlistment memorable Sgt. Allison Churchill - Friday, 19 December 2008Three friends re-enlisted together on Dam Bridge in al Kut Dec. 13.
The Soldiers behind the bird Pfc. Jasmine N. Walthall - Wednesday, 17 December 2008When it comes to making sure aircrews and passengers are safe when they fly, the members of the 4th Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Ft. Hood, Texas, have the job covered.
