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MP train Iraqis to identify, react to IEDs

BAGHDAD – U.S. Army Military Police here recently instructed Iraqi Soldiers on how to identify and react to improvised explosive devices while on foot and while operating vehicles.

Mullen vows lasting alliance with ISF

BAGHDAD - The United States military is committed to a long-term, productive partnership with Iraqi Security Forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday.

US, Iraqi Forces forge lasting bonds

BAGHDAD – When U.S. Soldiers from A Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment went on a joint patrol here with Iraqi Federal Policemen for the first time, they were a little shocked by the vast cultural differences.

Iraqis lead Abu Ghraib medical mission

BAGHDAD – As the early-morning summer sun rose over Abu Ghraib July 22, a group of U.S. Soldiers unloaded medical supplies to support a joint medical engagement where Iraqi medical professionals would take the lead.

Village gets new school, toys, clothes

COB SPEICHER – U.S. Army security detachment Soldiers took on a new mission recently; loading their vehicles with soccer balls, toys and clothes for a newly-constructed school near here.

Gift of Life

Carly, a military working dog, participates in a canine blood drive on Joint Base Balad, July 3. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. C. Cook.

On Point

U.S. Soldiers conduct a patrol in search of weapons and intelligence near JSS Basrah, July 23. U.S. Army photo by Spc. J. Powell.

Test Fire

Spc. Joel Palmer gets some trigger time at the COS Marez test fire range, July 16. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jennifer Montagna.

Heat Wave

U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers destroy unexploded ordnance at a location outside Bassami, July 13, 2010. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. G. Silverman.

Rapid Rise

An Iraqi Army Huey and a U.S. Army Black Hawk depart for a training mission over Baghdad, July 19. U.S. Army photo by Spc. R. Hale.

Pit Stop

Airmen with the 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-16 for a mission from Balad, July 15. Photo by Tech. Sgt. C. Cook.

Blue Horizon

Spc. Tony Moreno mans his weapon while passing over a lake in Ninewa province, July 2. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gregory Gieske.

All Aboard

Iraqi Commandos train with CH-47 Chinook helicopters at FOB Garryowen, June 28. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class C. DeHart.

Curiosity

Children watch as U.S. and Iraqi leaders walk through the village of Al-Mujaded, Diyala province, Iraq, July 7. JCCC-I photo.

Perspective

U.S. Army Sgt. Alfred Gallegos interacts with children in Chemin, Iraq, July 5. JCCC-I photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Hites.

Full Throttle

A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Joint Base Balad for a night mission, May 24. USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook.

Milkman

A farmer tends to his herd of livestock in Maysan province, Iraq, June 30. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Lukas McWhorter.

Press Releases:

Mosul ISF operation nets 2 suspected AQI criminal associates

Iraqis graduate US FBI basic crime scene training program

ISF arrest 4 suspected AQI criminal associates in Tarmiyah operation

Gen. Ray Odierno Pentagon News Briefing, July 21

Pentagon DoD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Barbero, June 18

Turnover Press Briefing with Generals Lanza, Cox & Perna, June 14

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Iraqi River Police growing, securing waterways

Army Staff Sgt. Nondice Powell reports on the growing Iraqi River Police Force, tasked with providing security along Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Includes comments from the Deputy Director of Iraqi Training and Advising Mission-Police, Jim Davey, and Iraqi Rescue Police General Director, Maj. Gen. Sabah Hassan Al Shilie.