Small country, big mission; Azerbaijanis complete tour in Iraq [Image 4 of 4]

AL ASAD, IRAQ

12.03.2008

Photo by Master Sgt. Jason Bortz 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Soldiers with the 1st Azerbaijani Peacekeeping Company stand in formation during a ceremony at Camp Ripper, Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, Dec. 3. During the ceremony, coalition forces recognized the hard work and dedication that Azerbaijani soldiers have contributed while serving in Iraq. For the past five years, Azerbaijani soldiers have provided security at the Haditha Dam, which produces over 25 percent of Iraq's electrical power. Iraqi security forces will now provide security at the dam, and the Azerbaijanis will soon return home.

• Date Taken: 12.03.2008
• Date Posted: 12.17.2011 08:22
• Photo ID: 133160
• VIRIN: 081203-M-1807B-002
• Resolution: 1800x1200
• Size: 1.4 MB
• Location: AL ASAD, IQ