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[7] Efficient irrigation method holds promise for Iraq
 Even as the U.S. hands more and more responsibility for the future of Iraq back to the Iraqi people, projects continue to ensure that the people are set up for success in every possible way.
(03/9/10)
[7] Iraqi medical soldiers turn to U.S. for training
 Six Iraqi soldiers looked up intently at the diagram on the white board as they crowded around the makeshift operating tables. Then, looking down at their surgical pads, they deftly took up surgical needles to practice their technique.
(03/6/10)
[2] Ohio National Guard public affairs unit to deploy
About 20 Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment are scheduled to mobilize for active duty in March in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(03/4/10)
[1] Engineers conduct training for mass casualty event
 Several different units pulled resources together to validate and refine their procedures for responding to a mass casualty event on West Liberty March 1.
(03/1/10)
[7] Karbala agricultural buzz: beekeeping class and other initiatives create economic independence for locals
 A class that teaches local Iraqis how to raise and care for honey bees graduated its first students in Husaniyah, Iraq, March 1.
(03/1/10)
[7] Elections part of the big picture in Iraq
 Iraqi police are preparing themselves for the elections in Iraq. With the help of U.S. forces, they have been working to build a safe and secure environment, not only during the elections, but long after the last ballot is cast.
(02/27/10)
[7] 1st Infantry Division band toots its horns in al-Kut
 As cultural events go, the Wasit Arts Cultural Festival had plenty of laughing, singing and celebrating, and near the heart of it all was the 1st Infantry Division band.
(02/27/10)
[7] Black History Month celebrated at COS Kalsu
 Soldiers gathered at Contingency Operating Station Kalsu Feb. 25, 2010, to celebrate Black History Month in an event featuring music, dance, poetry, song and cake.
(02/25/10)
[2] Over 300 Ohio Air National Guard members deploying overseas
The 200th RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) will host a Call-to-Duty ceremony at 4:00 p.m., Feb. 28, for their 331 members deploying next week in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
(02/23/10)
[7] Patches fly on Contingency Operating Base Basra
Effects cell Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division donned combat patches Feb. 15 during a ceremony in the Overlord conference room in the Gen. John W. Vessey Headquarters Building at Contingency Operating Base, Iraq.
(02/15/10)
[1] Surveyors help to ensure quality construction
 When Army engineers build, quality assurance is an important part of the job to ensure their construction is performed to a specific standard.
(02/13/10)
[1] Engineers walk to raise awareness
 In order to raise awareness of sexual assault and to send a clear message that sexual assault will not be tolerated, Soldiers of 16th Engineer Brigade took part in a two-mile walk, sponsored by U.S. Division - Center and U.S. Forces - Iraq on Camp Victory, Iraq, Feb. 12.
(02/12/10)
[2] Ohio National Guard Soldier honored for courage under fire
 Sgt. 1st Class Mark Wanner prefers the label Soldier to hero, although the quiet professional graciously humors those who insist on the latter.
(02/6/10)
[2] Innovative veteran support program boosts Viking ROTC membership
 The Cleveland Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps presented its Cleveland State University cadets a first-ever "Viking Detachment" unit patch Feb. 4 at the College of Urban Affairs building here.
(02/4/10)
[7] 1st Infantry Division takes command of United States Division-South
 The 34th Infantry Division, of Rosemount, Minn., transferred authority over United States Division-South to the incoming 1st Inf. Div., from Fort Riley, Kan., during a ceremony at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Feb. 2.
(02/2/10)
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Recent Publications |
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[6] 04.06.2009
Information on the geology, wildlife, and birdlife of Abraham's Well Oasis on Al Asad Airbase in Ir...
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[6] 03.25.2009
Goshawk sighting at Al Asad accepted by Iraq Bird Records Committee, adds species to official country list. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 03.30.2009
farewell to al asad, spiny-tailed agama (dhub lizard), camel spider, wildflowers, insects, field guides for Iraq, birds, hoopoe, sufi, "The Conference of the Birds", "The Concourse of the Birds". Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 03.23.2009
Photos of Spring at Al Asad. Birds, flowers, and other critters. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 03.16.2009
marshes and wetlands, land ethics, ants, wildflowers, wildlife at night, mosquito fogging, jack snipe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two we...
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[6] 03.09.2009
sociable plover, house mouse, native wildflowers, golden jackal, minnows at Abraham's Well, migrant birds. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 03.03.2009
Sand Fox, Rueppell's Fox, ticks, Jungle cat, Iraq wildflowers, insects. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 02.15.2009
native plants, wildflowers, garden, iraq, Arabian camel, centipede, rabies, birds, vector control, sand fox, rueppell's fox, jungle cat, honey badger, black francolin,
Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 02.01.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, jackal coyote or Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, pochard, Egyptian nightjar, little grebe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two weeks...
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[6] 02.01.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, jackal coyote or Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, pochard, Egyptian nightjar, little grebe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two weeks...
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[6] 11.30.1999
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[6] 01.31.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, jackal coyote or Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, pochard, Egyptian nightjar, little grebe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 01.31.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, jackal coyote or Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, pochard, Egyptian nightjar, little grebe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 01.31.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, jackal coyote or Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, pochard, Egyptian nightjar, little grebe. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 01.30.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, golden jackal, coyote, Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, little grebe, pochard, Egyptian nightjar. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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[6] 01.30.2009
desert hedgehog, antlion, racing pigeon, golden jackal, coyote, Arabian wolf, marbled teal, jungle cat, little grebe, pochard, Egyptian nightjar. Unit newsletter from the 371st Sustainment Brigade, a unit of the Ohio Army National Guard currently stationed at Al Asad, Iraq. Newsletter features the wildlife, Earth sciences, and birds of Iraq. Topics include nature, geology, plants, the environment, history, and animal profiles. Edited by MAJ Randel Rogers and published approximately every two wee...
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Recent Video |
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 [7] Iraqi Navy Adds to Fleet, Package
Package about the Iraqi Navy welcoming two new ships to its fleet with a ceremony on the docks of Umm Qasr, Iraq. Produced by Spc. Daniel Sullivan. (02/14/10)
 [2] Silver Star Dedication Ceremony
Package about a Silver Star Ceremony honoring Sgt. 1st Class Mark Wanner for Valor. Produced by Sgt. Steve Engle. (02/10/10)
 [3] Working on a Engine
B-roll of Airmen working on a jet engine in a work shop. Produced by Staff Sgt. George Wolfe. Maintenance (02/9/10)
 [2] Ohio Guard Member Receives Silver Star
Package about a member of the 19th Special Forces Group receiving the Silver Star honor. Produced by Sgt. Steve Engle. (02/6/10)
 [3] Fighter Jet Take Off
B-Roll of a fighter jet taking off. (02/3/10)
 [7] Kansas, Kansas St. Shout Outs
Various Soldiers give shout outs to the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas St. Wildcats for their college basketball game. (01/30/10)
 [7] Counter IDF
Package about member's of the 1377th Field Artillery Regiment, Bravo Battery, move through downtown Basra City to improve relations with the Iraqi police, army and civilians; the purpose being to control the issue of indirect fire against COB Basra. Spc. David Graves. (01/28/10)
 [7] Iraqis Take the Lead
Package about Iraqi soldiers taking the lead in missions from the U.S. forces 14th Brigade Border Transition Team. Produced by Jessica Hart. (01/6/10)
 [7] UFC Fighter Tito Ortiz Visits FOB Mendin
Package about former Ultimate Fighting Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz visiting troops at remote Forward Operating Base Mendin, Iraq. Produced by Spc. Daniel Sullivan. (12/29/09)
 [1] Spc. Meadows
Talks to a Captain's America radio show host in Sarasota, Fla., about his job duties, what a typical day is like for him, his future college and military service plans, improved conditions in Iraq and sends greetings home. (12/28/09)
 [7] Donker Goes Pro
Package about Capt. Elias Donker entering pro fighting when he returns home. Produced by Pfc. Jenna Lindauer (12/19/09)
 [1] Maj. Sallerson
Talks to a WDJQ-FM reporter about the weather in Iraq, support the service members receive from home, where she is located in Iraq, the changes she has seen in Iraq, training the Iraqi forces, staying in touch with family members with the Internet and sends a greeting to her family and friends. (12/15/09)
 [1] Maj. Sallerson
***pulled per unit/Josh, re-posted as audio interview*** Talks to a WHBC-AM reporter about celebrating the holidays in Iraq, why she joined the military, her family, her responsibilities overseas, the reactions of the Iraqi people to the U.S. service members, the support the service members receive from home and sends a greeting to family and friends. (12/15/09)
 [7] Apache Husband And Wife
Package about a married couple that fly Apache Helicopters. Produced by Spc. Daniel Sullivan. (12/14/09)
 [2] Ohio National Guard OMLT Part 1
B-Roll of 30 Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard's, Operational Mentor and Liaison Team 9.1 (OMLT), 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, along with members of the Hungarian Defense Force participate in a closing ceremony in Tata, Hungary. The OMLTs' mission was to provide training and mentoring to the ANA forces. The unit began their initial training period in Hungary and Germany and then deployed to Afghanistan. The unit mobilized in December 2008 and is the first of four OMLT's to return home. The OMLT program is a key NATO contribution towards the development of the Afghan National Army (ANA). The unit will be welcomed home to Ohio at 3 p.m., Tue. Aug. 25 at the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Video Credit: Hungarian Defense Force Public Affairs (08/25/09)
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Recent Audio |
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[1] Capt. Favors
Talks to a Ohio Network Notes reporter about what it has been like in Iraq for her so far, working on construction projects, working with the Iraqi people, upcoming government elections in Iraq and sends a greeting to family and friends.
[1] Capt. Favors
Talks to a WTVN-AM reporter about her units responsibilities in Iraq, Soldier morale is high, celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, hearing about the earthquakes in Haiti and sends a greeting to family and friends
[1] Maj. Sallerson
Talks to a reporter from The Repository about how long she has been in the military, the first time being deployed during the holidays, when she expects to return home, her responsibilities in Iraq and what the holidays mean to her.
[1] Maj. Sallerson
Talks to a WDJQ-FM reporter about the weather in Iraq, support the service members receive from home, where she is located in Iraq, the changes she has seen in Iraq, training the Iraqi forces, staying in touch with family members with the Internet and sends a greeting to her family and friends.
[1] Maj. Sallerson
Talks to a WHBC-AM reporter about celebrating the holidays in Iraq, why she joined the military, her family, her responsibilities overseas, the reactions of the Iraqi people to the U.S. service members, the support the service members receive from home and sends a greeting to family and friends.
[7] Maj. Green
Talks to a reporter from the Stillwater Gazette newspaper about an event where school children had the chance to watch a Chinook helicopter and then walk inside it.
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