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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

11.20.2009

Blackjack Soldiers get glimpse of Iraqi history; Project provides medical supplies to Iraqi vets; Intelligence class brings together partners in Diyala; 130th Eng. Bde. Soldier keeps Native American Heritage aliv...

11.18.2009

3rd ID Spartans relieve 1st Cavalry Soldiers; Generator mechanics keep 25th CAB powered up; Medic's training pays off in combat; Understanding a kissing cultur...

11.16.2009

TF Marne captain says ISF has 'Bright' future; Native-American Soldiers treasure past; U.S., Iraqi forces celebrate Veterans Day; Native-American Soldiers treasure past; U.S., Iraqi forces celebrate Veterans Da...

11.11.2009

Cav. Soldiers compete to be best; Today, all who served receive honors, recognition; Naughty by Nature rocks COB Speicher; Navy EOD trains Iraqi forces to fight IED...

06.25.2007

A Tribute to the Sacrifice, Service and Success of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Divis...

06.15.2007

Red Bull Medals of Honor: Tech. Sgt. Yeiki Kobashigawa; DEMOB Checklist; Truck driver's hunch instrumental in saving lives; SABER medic recalls his actions during deadly convoy attack; Iron Soldiers display 'exemplary' actions during convoy attack; Notes from the Command Judge Advocate; 1/34 BCT Combat Awards May 2007; 1/34 BCT Service Awards May 2...



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Recent Video

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)

Officers Conference Speech by Col. Elicerio
Package of a speech by Col. Elicerio to the National Guard Association Of Minnesota Conference. This includes two music videos at the beginning and the end. (05/26/07)



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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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