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[4] 25th Infantry Division Thanksgiving Dinner
Soldiers bustled around the dining facility, chatting, laughing and, perhaps, feeling more at home, if only for one meal. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Willie Taylor Jr. noted how some of the smaller things could take him back home.
(11/30/08)
[5] Broncos replace Screaming Eagles in Iraq
 The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), transferred the mission of assisting Iraqis in Salah ad Din province with security, governance, economics and essential services to the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in a transfer of authority ceremony.
(11/24/08)
[7] Iraqi Police: armed with combat life saving skills
 Saving the life of another takes courage. Combat medics are trained to do just that. They utilize the training they receive in advance individual training and ensure the health and well-being of an injured or sickly patient.
(11/13/08)
[7] Aviation: Asset to the Battlefield
 When most people think of aviators, it often seems they think of two things: 70’s style sunglasses and those guys who fly planes. What they don’t think about is everything that goes into running an aviation asset, especially in the military.
(11/8/08)
[7] New unit, new weapons
 As King Battery, 1st Battalion, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment starts to filter out of the Diyala province of Iraq and Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division replaces them, a weapon switch from Paladins to M777A2 howitzers takes place as well.
(11/8/08)
[7] Eyes in the sky
 One of the most important assets to military aviation in a deployed environment is the one that leaves its crew on the ground.
(11/8/08)
[7] Swap Meet
 Separate battalions within 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division traded one unit for another after recently deploying to Iraq. The units making the swap were 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment.
(10/30/08)
[1] Armies deliver message of a unified Iraq to Mosul
 U.S. Soldiers from the 552nd Military Police Company teamed up with Iraq’s Emergency Response Battalion 2 to help spread the message of unity in Mosul, Iraq, Oct. 30-31, 2008.
(10/30/08)
[7] Kings of the Mountain
 He didn’t climb Mount McKinley for the thrilling rush of adrenaline through his veins when there was nothing but a 5,000 foot drop on either side of him, or for the sheer adventure of climbing a 20,320 foot mountain, or even to just to have the ability to say that he did it. Capt. Graham Ward climbed the tallest mountain in North America simply to help his best friend, Capt. Keelan McNulty, fulfill a life-long dream.
(10/29/08)
[7] Behind the Scenes
 Staff Sgt. Yvonne Smith and her staff of three are the unsung, crucial assets to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. Whether a group needs something from the brigade commander or command sergeant major, or the commander and sergeant major need something to go down, Smith and her team are the people that make it happen.
(10/29/08)
[1] Deputy prime minister brings support to Mosul and Ninewa province
 Deputy Prime Minister Rafi Hiyad al-Issawi visited Mosul and conducted a press conference at Provincial Hall, where he announced some reconstruction initiatives that have already been approved by the central government for Mosul and Ninewa province, Oct. 20, 2008.
(10/29/08)
[7] 1/25th Takes Over Battlespace
 A transition of authority ceremony took place, Oct. 27, 2008, at Forward Operating Base Warhorse, located in the Diyala province of Iraq, signifying the end of a 15 month tour of duty for the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Dragoons and the start of a year-long tour of duty for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Arctic Wolves.
(10/27/08)
[7] Runners of the Equinox
 The Equinox Marathon held in Fairbanks, Alaska, annually is one of the most difficult marathons in the United States. It is bested only by the Pike’s Peak Marathon. This fact still didn’t stop Chief Warrant Officer William “Chip” Steele from making it the first marathon he ever ran. Even at the age of 40. It also didn’t stop him from running it again.
(10/26/08)
[2] Iraqi Army receive weapons training by Taskmasters
 For more than 50 years, the M-16 has been the United States Army’s weapon of choice. From Saigon to Salah ad Din, the M-16 rifle family has become the symbol of the Infantry and is used by 15 NATO countries.
(10/26/08)
[7] Combat Camera: Footage from the frontlines
 “We’re here to, basically, document history,” said Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Angela McLane, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific. “We’re frontline cameramen.”
(10/25/08)
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[7] 11.17.2008
IP armed with combat life saving skills; 326th Engineer Battalion Reflects on T...
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[7] 11.14.2008
Iraqi judges polish Kirkuk's justice system; Iraqi police, Sons of Iraq discover numerous caches in Salah ad Din province; Kirkuk senior leaders interact with local shop own...
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[7] 11.12.2008
Local Kirkuk NGOs gather, discuss future; 500 National Police recruits graduate from MPSA; Homefront and Sports n...
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[7] 11.10.2008
New unit, new weapons; Mosul, IP Recruiting drive gets big turn out; 727 Iraqi Police graduate in Diyala Provi...
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[7] 11.07.2008
Aviation: asset to battlefield; Mosul company donates supplies, time to renovate school; Iraqi army brings school supplies to Mosul you...
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[7] 11.05.2008
Kings of the Mountain; Runners of the Equi...
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[7] 11.03.2008
Iraqi Firemen receive EMT training; 25th ID swaps units to accomplish mission; Thunder Squadron Soldiers, confident progress...
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[7] 10.31.2008
1st Armored Division Band performs; 6-17 Cavalry Regiment covering troops '6'; Health news; Sports n...
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[7] 10.29.2008
Combat Camera: Footage from the frontli...
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[7] 10.27.2008
Iraqi Army receive weapons training by Taskmasters; 3rd ACR tests new Army program for redeploying equipm...
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[7] 10.24.2008
Army observes 30th anniversary of integrating WAC's; Medical clinic gets much needed supplies; Businesses reopen, life returning to normal in Jaze...
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[7] 10.22.2008
Bastogne artillerymen fall back on traditional role; U.S. Army South Chaplain rallies Salvadoran religious lead...
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[7] 10.20.2008
President recognizes MP for Hispanic Heritage Month; IA and CF execute another ‘good neighbor’ mission; Iraqi pilots graduate, flight training wing op...
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[7] 10.17.2008
Operation Deadbluff Takes Flight in Bayji; Spartan Soldiers ‘drop in’ on small fishing vill...
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[7] 10.15.2008
With a new unit comes a new start in Diyala; Iraqi army, Iraqi police sweep city of insurgents; Gladiators...ready, contenders....rea...
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[7] 10.13.2008
Iraqi Army delivers school supplies to primary schools; Thund-Her Struck strikes Contingency Operating Base Speicher; Health and Technology Ne...
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Recent Video |
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 [7] Iraqi Factory
B-roll of Soldiers touring an Iraqi chip factory as businesses continue to grow in Iraq. Scenes include the factory machinery, workers bagging chips and interviews. (12/2/08)
 [1] Civil Service Schools Train Former Sons of Iraq Package
Package about schools that are training former Sons of Iraq members to transition into civilian life. Produced by Sgt. Jim McKinney. Also see "Civil Service Schools Train Former Sons of Iraq" in the B-roll section and "Capt. Brown" in the interview section. (12/1/08)
 [1] Civil Service Schools Train Former Sons of Iraq
B-roll about schools that are training former Sons of Iraq members to transition into civilian life. Produced by Sgt. Jim McKinney. Also see "Civil Service Schools Train Former Sons of Iraq" in the package section and "Capt. Brown" in the interview section. (12/1/08)
 [1] Capt. Brown
Talks about schools that are training former Sons of Iraq members to transition into civilian life. Produced by Sgt. Jim McKinney. Also see "Civil Service Schools Train Former Sons of Iraq" in the B-roll section and package sections. (12/1/08)
 [7] Maj. Gen. Hertling
Talks to a CNN reporter, about the timing of troops pulling out of Iraq and what will happen after the U.S. troops no longer have a presence there, cooperating with the Iraqi government on missions and the violence level currently in Iraq. (11/30/08)
 [1] New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots Package
Package made from "New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots" in the B-roll section about a new generation of Iraqi pilots being trained. Produced by Spc. Jim McKinney. Also see "Lt. Col. Brauner and 2nd Lt. Habeeb" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots
B-roll of the graduation ceremony for the new generation of Iraqi pilots being trained. Scenes include Iraqi and coalition leaders arriving for the ceremony, graduates standing at attention, speeches, medals being pinned on graduates and aircraft flying overhead. Also see "New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots Package" in the Packages section and "Lt. Col. Brauner and 2nd Lt. Habeeb" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] Lt. Col. Brauner and 2nd Lt. Habeeb
Talk to a military reporter about how Iraqi pilots are being trained, the long term goals of the program and being part of the first graduates since Saddam Hussein was in power. Also see "New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots Package" in the Packages section and "New Era of Iraqi Air Force Pilots" in the B-roll section. (11/29/08)
 [1] Iron Rhythm Package
Package made from "Iron Rhythm" in the B-roll section about Soldiers in a band performing for Iraqi leaders and how their performances can help bridge the gap between the U.S. and Iraqi people. Produced by Spc. Jim McKinney. Also see "Maj. Gen. Hertling" and "Chief Warrant Officer Dorrell" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] Iron Rhythm
B-roll of a ceremony for Iraqi leaders and a U.S. military band performing for the ceremony. Scenes include Iraqi and U.S. military and local leaders greeting one another, a Soldier singing, the band playing and guests leaving the ceremony. Also see "Iron Rhythm Package" in the Packages section and "Maj. Gen. Hertling" and "Chief Warrant Officer Dorrell" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] Maj. Gen. Hertling
Talks to a military reporter about how music can bring people of different cultures together. Also see "Iron Rhythm Package" in the Packages section, "Iron Rhythm" in the B-roll section and "Chief Warrant Officer Dorrell" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] Chief Warrant Officer Dorrell
Talks to a military reporter about how the music was chosen for the band performance, the various places they have performed for Iraqis and how music can bring people of different cultures together. Also see "Iron Rhythm Package" in the Packages section, "Iron Rhythm" in the B-roll section and "Maj. Gen. Hertling" in the Interviews section. (11/29/08)
 [1] The Kirkuk Update
This edition features stories on a new generation of Iraqi pilots being trained, the Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team helping develop local leadership and the future of agriculture in Kirkuk and Soldiers in a band performing for Iraqi leaders and how their performances can help bridge the gap between the U.S. and Iraqi people. Hosted by Spc. Jim McKinney. (11/29/08)
 [4] Thanksgiving B-roll with Four Interviews
B-roll of Soldiers enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. Scenes include Soldiers being served in the food line, dining together and four Soldiers speaking to a military reporter about how their Thanksgiving has been during deployment. Produced by Staff Sgt. Katrina Nichols. (11/28/08)
 [4] Married Deployed Couple Enjoy Thanksgiving
B-roll of a married couple deployed together and having Thanksgiving dinner together. Scenes include the couple being served in a food line, dining and talking together and talking to a military reporter about what it is like being away from home and being together on Thanksgiving. (11/28/08)
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[8] Master Sgt. Garza
Talks to the Victoria Advocate in Victoria, Texas, about where he grow up, his duty in Iraq, the progress being made in his area of operation and communicating with family members.
[8] Master Sgt. Garza
Talks to a Revista de Victoria reporter from Victoria, Texas about his experiences while being dployed in Iraq.
[8] Capt. Choi
Speaks to a reporter about his ties to Hawaii, where he is from, the hard work the Soldiers are doing, how many tours to Iraq has he been on, the morale of the service members, if the unit will be returning to Hawaii after its deployment, Soldiers taking the opportunity to vote in the 2008 Presidential election, how Soldiers keep in touch with their families, what U.S. citizens can do to show their support for the Soldiers, what he looking forward to about being back home, getting involved with the community back home, his experience on the mission, the re-enlistment rates and the importance of female Soldiers.
[8] Capt. Tedrick
Talks to a reporter at Radio Lia in Seattle, Wash. about her duties while deployed, communications, technology, US citizens' support of the troops and the progress of her mission.
[8] 1st Lt. Faulkner
Talks to a WMKL-WMYE reporter about his deployment overseas, his mission conducting security patrols and missing his family back home.
[8] 1st Lt. Faulkner
1st Lt. Joseph Faulkner speaks with Miami area radio station about life, work in Iraq.
[8] Sgt. Lizardi
Talks to a Bradenton Herald reporter in Bradenton, Fla., about his duties as a personnel sergeant in his military police company, his family, how MOTS is helping his wife, how he decided to go into the military, his personal and family military history and what he misses from home.
[8] Capt. Dewitt
Talks to a reporter about improvements being made in Iraq, how many tours he has been on, the highlight of his deployment, what he would like to let the public know, the re-enlistment rates for his unit, how long he has been in the military, how prepared new Soldiers are when they are deployed, advice he has for someone thinking about joining the military, his plans after he leaves the military, if he is following the 2008 Presidential election and his hobbies.
[8] Sgt. Anderson
Talks to a reporter about what military unit he is with currently, any highlights of his tour in Iraq, how many tours he has been on, his interactions with the Iraqi people, how long he has been into martial arts, his career plans after the military, keeping up with the upcoming Presidential election, advice for people just joining the military, why he got into martial arts training, what he is looking forward to when he returns home, the Iraqi citizens reactions, what people back home can do to help Soldiers and sends a greeting out to family.
[8] Spc. Kovach
Talks with a reporter from Radio Lia, Seattle, WA about his history in the different branches of the military, his job, and how he and his family cope with his deployments.
[8] Col. Bisacre **Bad Record**
Interview inaudible.
[8] Sgt. Solomua
Talks to a reporter about being born in Hawaii, how long he has been in the military, what the most satisfying experience of the deployment, his interactions with the Iraqi people, what he is looking forward to the most when he returns home, what he receives in care packages, how he spends his free time, what he tells his family when he gets home, other places he has visited, what he enjoys about the military, his plans to try to become an officer, difference between new recruits now and when he went into the military, keeping in touch with friends who are now out of the military, his advice to those thinking about going into the military and sends a shout out to his family and friends.
[8] Sgt. Solomua
Talks to a reporter about his specific job and his responsibilities, what aircraft he normally flies in, how long he has been deployed, when he expects to return home, what high school he went to, when he graduated, how long he has been in the military, what the day has been like for him, difficulties in his job, his wife and son, how he stays in touch with his family, how often he gets to talk to his family, the food in Iraq, his parents and siblings in Hawaii, sends a greeting to his family and friends, how many people are in his unit and the weather in Iraq.
[8] Sgt. Maj. Mester
Talks to a WWJ-AM reporter about his job, the morale of the Soldiers, finds out about a tornado that happened in his hometown, how things have changed in Iraq since he's gotten there, what the Soldiers do for fun, and talks about his family in the area.
[8] Sgt. 1st Class Nemetz
Talks to a reporter about growing up in Hawaii, joining the military, how much longer is left on her deployment, a Iraqi police training academy, her interactions with Iraqi women, being involved with Boy and Girl Scouts back home, her family’s military background, the advancements in Iraq, the process of voting in elections back home while being deployed, the most surprising element about her deployment, receiving support from back home and sends greetings back to her family.
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