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Content Online
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Videos:
325

Audio:
39

News Stories:
47

Images:
481

Publications:
82

Recent Image Galleries

The More You Sweat, the Less You... - (10-12-2008)
Army Spc. James "Jimmie" Villa proudly displays the gold medals he earned while boxing with the A... (2 images)
Manas Air Base Provides Aid to E... - (10-08-2008)
Lt. Col. Tim Bejian, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, writes a message on a box of humanita... (4 images)
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Solutions for Shuhada District - (02-28-2008)
Iraqi citizens and police discuss problems throughout the Shuhada district of Al Fallujah, Iraq o... (1 images)


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News Stories

Father follows son to war
When Fred Hodges' son, Spc. Christopher Hodges, deployed to Iraq with the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fred did what many fathers aren't able to do. He followed his son to the war zone.

(11/8/07)

Scotts, Mich., native surprised by Ramadi
At a time when deployments to Iraq seem to be a regular occurrence for Marines, one Scotts, Mich., native is eager and amazed at what a trip to Ramadi actually reveals about how far the United States has come during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(10/26/07)

Inspection team prevents truck breakdowns
This FOB located near the Jordanian border in northwestern Iraq received its name from British soldiers stationed here because of the bone-chilling winters. They pronounced it trouble.
(04/4/07)

Iraqi army seizes 20 trucks of black market oil
Iraqi army soldiers seized a convoy of 20 illegal fuel trucks carrying crude oil in the Qayarrah region, south of Mosul, Feb. 20.
(03/16/07)

Platoon's mission changes for the better
During their first three months in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Brad Lahti and his platoon from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 136th Combined Arms Battalion manned an entry control point 24 hours a day, which meant the same routines day after day.
(03/2/07)



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Recent Publications

03.10.2010

Army proposes new combat vehicle; TF Marne seniors show b-ball skills; Wearing red on Friday supports deployed service members; Combat readiness includes taking care of feet; Film festival celebrates Iraqi cin...

03.08.2010

USD-N assists historic elections; Signal Soldiers provide link home; Multi-reasons inspire marathon...

03.05.2010

Scouts train Iraqis for air mobility; School opening shows signs of success; Wheaton alumni reunite on Speiche...

03.03.2010

25th Combat Aviation Brigade dominates biathlon; Soldiers prepare Iraqi Police for non-violent demonstrations; Career counselors attend retention refresh...

03.01.2010

Iowa, Maryland Governors visit Speicher; Soldiers teach English at Tikrit University; Nebraska Guard Soldier contributes with medical a...

02.26.2010

Mississippi Guard rolls out on final missions; Spartans recognize African-American warriors: past and present; U.S. Soldiers teach Iraqis humvee maintenanc...



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Newest Video

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Recent Video

Heavy Airlift Wing Activation Ceremony
Package about senior diplomatic and defense officials representing twelve nations as well as NATO. Produced by Tech Sgt. Bret Reinhard. (07/28/09)

Iraqi Air Force Pilots
B-roll of the Iraqi Air Force receiving their first shipment of one hundred and twenty 463L pallets. Scenes include Iraqis moving equipment,and loading pallets on to trucks. (01/26/09)

Tech Sgt. Lindberg
Talks to a military reporter about the Iraqi Air Force receiving their first shipment of supplies and logistical system. (01/26/09)

Sgt. Forrest
Talks to a military reporter about missing his wife and kid back home, his mission over seas and issues that affects the Soldiers. (09/7/05)

106th ICDC Batallion HQ
The 106th Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Battalion, Charlie Company, holds a graduation ceremony. Interviews with Captain Forrest Horan, ICDC project officer; Staff Sergeant Toby Nunn, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of academy; Sergeant Matthew Eshelman, ICDC platoon trainer. Produced by Specialist Sara Roeske, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. (01/15/08)



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Recent Audio

Spc. Harris
Talks to a KKNU in Springfield, Ore., about his current deployment, his mission in Iraq and he then talks with his family.

Sgt. Jackson
Talks to a Radio Lia reporter in Seattle, Wash., about his deployment in Iraq, his current mission and his family and friends at home.

Staff Sgt. Rosado
Talks to a WMFE-FM reporter in Orlando, Fla., about his job in the military, working with Iraqi civilians and his family at home.

Col. Bush
Talks to a Radio Bend Group reporter about his job as commander of the Base Defense Operation Center in the International Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. His mission is to protect the bases that surround the Baghdad International Airport.

Life at COP Blackfoot
Well you may have heard of Camp Liberty, Camp Taji or Camp Victory, all popular forward operating bases in and around Baghdad, but what about coalition outpost Blackfoot? Staff Sgt. Jose Colon explains...



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