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[6] RED HORSE Airmen give Iraqis reason for hope
 Six months ago, the town of Hawr Rajab was a mere shell of its former self. Local shops were closed, their windows boarded up. The streets were abandoned. Homes were badly damaged. The town was once an al Qaida in Iraq stronghold where violence and intimidation forced residents to flee their homes. But today Hawr Rajab is a different place.
(09/5/08)
[3] Release of 49 juveniles puts number of detainees returned to society above 11,000 for 2008 - Total in first eight months of 2008 is already 2,000 more than for all of 2007
 Coalition forces released 49 juvenile detainees to their families on, Aug. 19, 2008, bringing the number of of all detainees released in 2008 to just above 11,000.
(08/22/08)
[6] Iraqi Air Force graduates largest basic training class to date
 The Iraqi air force training school graduated its third and largest basic military training class, August 11, 2008. Nine Iraqi officers and ten warrant officers led 283 of their fellow countrymen through a rigorous physical and academic regimen that transformed them from ordinary citizens to professional Airmen.
(08/15/08)
[6] Son of Pueblo West couple helps Iraqis power key military base
Iraq sits about 15 miles north of Baghdad. Twenty years ago, it was the center of military excellence for the Iraqi combat machine, the former home of “Chemical Ali”. Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the base and is assisted by dozens of advisors supplied by the U.S. Army. An unsung handful of those advisors, are Combat Airmen from the U.S. Air Force assisting the Iraqis with everything from water and fuel distribution to setting up a formidable base defense system.
(08/15/08)
[6] Kansas Airman helps Iraqis power key military base
Iraq sits about 15 miles north of Baghdad. Twenty years ago, it was the center of military excellence for the Iraqi combat machine, the former home of “Chemical Ali”. Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the base and is assisted by dozens of advisors supplied by the U.S. Army. An unsung handful of those advisors, are Combat Airmen from the U.S. Air Force assisting the Iraqis with everything from water and fuel distribution to setting up a formidable base defense system.
(08/15/08)
[6] Iraqi Air Force graduates largest basic training class to date
The Iraqi air force training school graduated its third and largest basic military training class, August 11, 2008. Nine Iraqi officers and ten warrant officers led 283 of their fellow countrymen through a rigorous physical and academic regimen that transformed them from ordinary citizens to professional Airmen.
(08/15/08)
[3] Detainees return home accompanied by their families
 The families of 21 detainees entered Victory Base Complex to visit their family member today –and bring him home. The detainees had been determined to no longer be security threats and were released after a brief ceremony led by Iraqi officials.
(08/14/08)
[6] Peterson AFB Airman helps Iraqis account for fuel shipments
 About 15 miles north of Baghdad sits one of the largest military bases in Iraq. Years ago, Camp Taji was the center of military excellence for Saddam Hussein’s combat machine, an established army tank depot, and former work center of “Chemical Ali”. Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the base and is assisted by dozens of advisors supplied by the U.S. Army. An unsung handful of those advisors, are Combat Airmen from the U.S. Air Force assisting the Iraqis with everything from water and fuel distribution to setting up a formidable base defense system.
(08/14/08)
[6] Sheppard AFB Airman helps Iraqis power key military base
 About 15 miles north of Baghdad sits one of the largest military bases in Iraq. Years ago, Camp Taji was the center of military excellence for Saddam Hussein’s combat machine, an established army tank depot, and former work center of “Chemical Ali”. Today the new Iraqi military has charge of the base and is assisted by dozens of advisors supplied by the U.S. Army. An unsung handful of those advisors, are combat Airmen from the U.S. Air Force assisting the Iraqis with everything from water and fuel distribution, to setting up a formidable base defense system.
(08/14/08)
[3] Born with a sense of patriotism
“As a Cuban-American I was born with a strong sense of patriotism. I was one of those guys who always wanted to join the military even as a kid,” said Lt. Col. Enrique M. Guerra who is the 744th Battalion commander as well as the Theater Interment Facility Commander of Remembrance II at Camp Cropper, Iraq.
(07/30/08)
[5] Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra
 As the lights dimmed, members of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra led by Director Krim Wasfi took center stage in Al-Zawra’a Hall at the Al Rashed Hotel.
(07/27/08)
[3] The Character of an American man
Character is defined as the combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group or thing from another.
(07/4/08)
[3] The Character of an American man
Character is defined as the combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.
(07/4/08)
[3] Army Reserve brings something extra to the fight
Citizen Soldiers have always brought a little extra to the fight, from Concord Green in 1775 to Iraq in 2008. Sgt. 1st Class Perry Hopkins is one of those Soldiers who brought his civilian experience as a corrections officer to his military responsibilities of Detainee Operations at Camp Cropper, Iraq.
(07/4/08)
[1] First Combat Patch Awarded To Wewoka Soldier
Former Wewoka resident Sgt. Ashlei Tiffie was the first soldier to be formally awarded a “combat patch” for the 1120th Ordnance Company, 1st Battalion, 279th Cavalry Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard since the Korean War.
(07/4/08)
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[2] 08.16.2008
Division Training Center opens in Kirkush; Al-Kasik facilities honor Iraqi martyrs; Iraqi forces take over Georgian mission; Iraqi Veterans Affairs brings healing and h...
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[2] 08.02.2008
Defanging the snake; Operation Sabre Pursuit in Diyala nets several cache finds; Salah ad-Din province sees more than 1,100 reconcile; Rough Riders-all eyes on r...
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[2] 07.05.2008
Change of Command, 1000 humvees, Police trucks, NCO obstacle course, Drama at MoI, In Mem...
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[2] 06.21.2008
Iraqi intelligence academy growing; Iraqi air force making great strides, general
says; Iraqi army consolidating spare parts logistics; Teaching Iraqi cooks to feed an a...
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[4] 06.13.2008
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[2] 06.07.2008
Navy Expanding Capabilities, Sons of Iraq, Iraqi security forces prove capable, New weapons card facility, Iraqi army train...
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[2] 05.18.2008
Iraqi army unites with coalition;
Trauma course graduates;
Iraqi air force first medevac;
Medical beginnings for Iraq;
Iraqi air force enables communicat...
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[4] 03.15.2008
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[4] 04.15.2008
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[4] 05.15.2008
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[2] 05.03.2008
Iraqi forces fight well in Basrah battles; Iraqis rejecting extremist violence; Lt. Gen. Dubik goes on battlefield circulation tour around Iraq; Iraqi Air Force celebrates 77th Annivers...
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[2] 04.19.2008
Iraqi army transformed into national force; Gates foresees fewer troops in Iraq in 2009; Master Instructor Course graduates its first and finest; Iraqi air force continues to ex...
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[2] 04.05.2008
Iraqi forces focus operations on criminal activity in Basra; Iraqi security forces, ministries show progress; Iraqi soldiers and police graduate non-commissioned officer leadership class; Iraqi air force opens lines of communicat...
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[2] 03.15.2008
Capabilities must mature for Iraq self-sufficiency
Petraeus describes factors affecting Iraq assessment
Combat Arms School trains future lead...
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[2] 03.03.2008
Stoppin’ ‘em in their tracks; Pause should not slow down troop’s return, Gates says; Commander in Iraq expresses optimism about security gains; Iraqi Army, Police learn explosive ordnance disposal; Carabinieri-trained Iraqi National Police Gradua...
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[2] 02.16.2008
Watering down the threats; IRAQI ARMY: MASSCAL TRAUMA TRAINING; No permanent U.S. bases planned for Iraq, Bush says; Captured al-Qaida documents
detail shift in support; Iraqi Army tests trauma training skills with a mass casualty drill; Baghdad River Patrol learns advanced diving skil...
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Recent Audio |
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[1] Lt. Col. Bisacre
Talks to a Radio Lia reporter in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while deployed as Battalion Commander of the 728th Military Police Battalion, his family and the progress of his mission.
[1] Command Sgt. Maj. Stegemeier
Talks to a Radio Lia reporter in Seattle, Wash. about his family's military history, his duties while deployed, his experiences training Iraqi police personnel and the progress of his mission.
[1] Capt. Parment
Talks to a Post Journal reporter in Jamestown, NY, about the school systems in Iraq and how it differs from America, meeting locals and implementing policies, administration structure in education, how she decided to get involved with education in Iraq, the importance of U.S. forces to address education in Iraq, cultural differences, how they treat her as a woman educator and rewarding events during her deployment. Audio only.
[1] 1st Lt. Howell
Talks to a reporter about the hardest thing to get use to while away from home, her wife's profession, the length of his marriage, making a difference in Iraq and communicating with loved ones back home.
[1] Lt. Col. Ireland
Talks to a reporter at the Newnan Herald Times in Newnan, Ga. about his family, Father's Day, his duties while deployed and his plans for the future with his family.
[1] Rear Adm. Smith Part 1
Talks to a WCEV reporter in Chicago, Ill. about his responsibilities and the situation inside the International Zone in Iraq, the improvement of the morale of the Soldiers and the Iraqi people and the importance of the goodwill packages Soldiers receive from the U.S.
[1] Rear Adm. Smith Part 2
Interview continues with a WCEV reporter in Chicago, Ill.
Talks about how the majority of U.S. Military personnel and civilians are now living amongst Iraqi people, improvements being made in the infrastructure in Iraq, the dangers U.S. Military face still, the reduced casualty rate since last year and the cooperation of the Iraqis with U.S. Forces.
[1] Adm. Smith
Talks to a Dastour Newspaper reporter in Jordan, about an operation conducted by Iraqi and Coalition forces successfully rescuing a boy kidnapped and held ransom by al-Qaida, the outcome of other kidnapping situations, recent desperate activities of al-Qaida and the decrease in sectarian and al-Quaida violence.
[2] Cpt. Hawkins
Talks to a KZZR-AM reporter in Burns, Ore., about his job duties in Iraq, progress he has seen, what still needs to be done, positive experiences he has had in Iraq, troop morale and his family.
[1] Sgt. Pennington
Talks to a KARV-AM reporter in Russellville, Ark., about his duties, progress being made, how he feels about some Americans being against the war, how he helped an Iraqi burn victim receive treatment, his career plans and sends greetings to his family in the area.
[1] Cpt. Wildman
Talks to a WBAP AM reporter in Dallas, Texas, about his job duties in Iraq being comparable to the work of police officers in America, the types of situations he deals with AND training Iraqi police officers.
[2] Lt. Gen. Dubik, Part 1
Talks to various reporters via telephone about the progress of the Iraqi security forces in his area of operation, supplying equipment to Iraqi soldiers, the strength of recruitment among Iraqis and defining reconciliation among Iraqis. Part 1of 4.
[2] Lt. Gen. Dubik, Part 2
Continues to field questions on what he anticipated upon arriving to Iraq, the significance of serving with Soldiers from Fort Lewis, his daily routine, the progress of Iraqi security forces in his area of operation and differences between training an Iraqi soldier and a U.S. Soldier. Part 2 of 4.
[2] Lt. Gen. Dubik, Part 3
Continues to field questions on the absentee problem among Iraqi soldiers, security measures in his area of operation and the corruption among Iraqis government officials. Part 3 of 4.
[2] Lt. Gen. Dubik, Part 4
Continues to field questions on overseeing the treatment of detainees, the significance of properly training Iraqi security forces and the performance of Fort Lewis Soldiers serving in Iraq. Part 4 of 4.
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