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News Stories Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
With Operation New Dawn close to end of mission, the Virginia Army National Guard is exiting Iraq in its final convoy out of Contingency Operating Base Adder, Dec. 2.
12.3.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 Final pallets of equipment prepare to exit Iraq
With the drawdown of Operation New dawn, soldiers at the redistribution property assistance team yard are packing up the last pallets of excess equipment from units left on Contingency Operating Base Adder to ship out of Iraq, Nov. 27.
11.29.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 Adder celebrates Thanksgiving
Service members on Contingency Operating Base Adder found creative ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
11.26.2011 Story by Pvt. Andrew Slovensky
 Service members enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, dining facility celebrates the holidays and its last day open
The holidays are fast approaching and while many service members have redeployed home, those who are still in country enjoy one holiday event to give them a taste of home.
11.24.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 Leaving on a jet plane: Air Force welcomes service members to the flightline home
Service members in Iraq on their way home from deployment have bags packed, flights booked, and high spirits as they prepare to go home and reunite with their loved ones. Before flying out of country, all military personnel and civilian contractors are processed through the air terminal on Contingency Operating Base Adder that is managed by the 407th Expeditionary Support Squadron stationed at Ali Air Base in Tallil, Iraq.
Before flying out of country, all military personnel and civilian contractors are processed through the air terminal on Contingency Operating Base Adder that is managed by the 407th Expeditionary Support Squadron stationed at Ali Air Base in Tallil, Iraq.
11.22.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 From the battle to the saddle: Soldier plans to continue training horses after Iraq
Communication skills can be taught when it comes to human interaction or technology, but one Soldier has learned a communication skill set with horses that goes beyond words.
11.19.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 We leave when you leave
When U.S. troops came to Iraq in 2003, the Army and Air Force Exchange Services were not far behind. Tents, trailers, prefabricated buildings, and standing structures became the homes of new, remote AAFES outlets.
11.17.2011 Story by Pvt. Andrew Slovensky
 Postal services stop for service members another sign service members are heading home
With the expectation that U.S. forces will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, the number of service members leaving the country continues to increase while the volume of incoming mail decreased.
11.14.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
 Air Force bids farewell to Ali Air Base
Service members are redeploying from Iraq in a historic drawdown of U.S. forces. Airmen of the Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission – Air must prepare to tell their Iraqi counterparts farewell.
11.11.2011 Story by Pvt. Andrew Slovensky
 Soldiers enjoy desert fishing during deployment
When soldiers in Iraq get some down time, fishing may not come to mind while considering a list of things to do, but the recreational activity is alive and well on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq.
11.9.2011 Story by Spc. Anthony Zane
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Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
The final convoy for 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, Virginia Army National Guard heads...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
Soldiers from Able Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, Virginia Army National Guard,...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
Soldier’s personal protective gear is set up for inspection behind their mine resistant ambush...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
A soldier from Able Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment from the Virginia Army National...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
A soldier from Able Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment from the Virginia Army National...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Final Convoy: Destination home Virginia National Guard rolls out of Iraq
Rows of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are lined up on Contingency Operating Base...
Taken: 12.2.2011
Mounting up for last ride out of Iraq
Soldiers with the 68th Transportation Company perform maintenance checks on heavy equipment...
Taken: 11.30.2011
Mounting up for last ride out of Iraq
Soldiers with the 68th Transportation Company prepare for a mission to Kuwait on Contingency...
Taken: 11.30.2011
Mounting up for last ride out of Iraq
Soldiers with the 68th Transportation Company perform maintenance checks on an armored military...
Taken: 11.30.2011
Mounting up for last ride out of Iraq
Soldiers with the 68th Transportation Company perform maintenance checks on an armored military...
Taken: 11.30.2011
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Recent AudioEngineering a drawdown
Closing military bases in Iraq is a deliberate process and team effort. Army Sgt. Lisa Soule finds out what's involved at Contingency Operating Base Adder.
Taken: 12.1.2011
Commanding a convoy
Illinois National Guard soldiers from the 1644th Transportation Company are supporting the drawdown by hauling equipment out of Iraq. Army Sgt. Lisa Soule checks in with the convoy leadership team as their trucks get ready to roll.
Taken: 12.1.2011
Transporting themselves home
The 941st Transportation Company's latest mission was to transport itself from Iraq to Kuwait. Army Sgt. Lisa Soule caught up with the soldiers before they left Contingency Operating Base Adder.
Taken: 11.30.2011
Turning out the lights at COB Adder
Soldiers often joke that the last one left in Iraq should turn off the lights. Army Sgt. Lisa Soule explains why no one needs to flip the switch at one base in southern Iraq as it closes for good.
Taken: 11.29.2011
Early Christmas cheer
25th Infantry Division band members play Christmas music for troops who will be redeploying back to the States.
Taken: 11.20.2011
Last supper in Iraq
Dining facilities in Iraq are closing, but service members know that means the drawdown is nearly complete. VBC'S Sagger DFAC serves up a holiday feast Nov. 20 as its last meal.
Taken: 11.20.2011
Last meal at the Dagger DFAC
Dining facility serves up traditional Thanksgiving feast before it closes its doors for good in support of the drawdown.
Taken: 11.20.2011
Final days for COB Adder PX
Shelves stay stocked during last days of operation for COB Adder PX.
Taken: 11.15.2011
47th support troops
The 47th Combat Support Hospital continues to serves all personnel on COB Adder and will do so until everyone has withdrawn.
Taken: 11.10.2011
Hauling heavy equipment
1452nd Combat Heavy Equipment Transport Company out of Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, prepares a convoy at Contingency Operating Base Adder.
Taken: 11.4.2011
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