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Recent Image Galleries

No Gift Too Small - (08-23-2008)
Soldiers assigned to the 58th Combat Effects Company prepares to take a wheelchair to an Iraqi c... (6 images)
New Beginnings, Promising Future... - (08-23-2008)
Maj. Donald Vaha of Kalamazoo, Mich., civil affairs team chief, assigned to the Company C, 415th ... (2 images)
Too Much Heat, Too Little Water - (08-23-2008)
After the 5th Iraqi Army Division Soldier was loaded into the MEDEVAC Black Hawk, Soldiers with G... (10 images)
Transfer of Responsibility, Step... - (08-04-2008)
Looking intently at a map, U.S. Army Military Transition Team chiefs, commanders and ground troop... (3 images)
Transfer of Responsibility, Step... - (08-04-2008)
The Balad Ruz police chief, Col. Faris Radi Abbas, briefs Iraqi and U.S. military commanders from... (3 images)


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News Stories

New beginnings, promising future for Iraqi citizens
The rise of a new sun shines upon a familiar scene in the war-ridden city of Mosul. The convoy through town is rough because of the pitted roads that were once laden with improvised explosive devices. Shoppers crowd the sidewalks as vendors sell their goods out of tattered storefronts.
(08/23/08)

Transfer of responsibility, stepping stone for Eastern Diyala
A transfer of responsibility from U.S. Soldiers to Iraqi security forces finished in the Southern Balad Ruz area in the Eastern Diyala Province of Iraq, Aug. 2, 2008.
(08/3/08)

Grim Troop clears insurgents in Diyala Province
Flying just above the horizon hours before sunrise, Soldiers are prepared for an air assault mission.

(07/31/08)

Preparing successful future for Diyala Province
Both Iraqi and American troops across the Eastern Diyala province of Iraq leaped into operations to rid the area, known to be a safe haven for al-Qaida and other militant individuals.
(07/31/08)

Budge: stress reliever, dog in disguise
Soldiers experience many stressors while deployed to combat zones for many months. Everyone adapts to their new environment and finds his own way of relieving stress; whether it is by pumping iron at the gym, calling loved ones back home or even enjoying a casual game of poker with buddies. However, others may spend time with Sgt. 1st Class Budge, a three-year-old black Labrador, an animal assisted therapy dog.
(07/6/08)



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Newest Video

Border Transition Team 4231

Package about how Iraqi Border Patrolmen are refining their slkills at a leaders academy Near Rabiyah.

Recent Video

Tampa, Then and Now
Package made from the B-Roll "Tampa, Then and Now" about the changes that have occurred in Route Tampa. Since the Iraqi checkpoints the route has become more secure. Produced by Spc. Jim McKinney. (08/25/08)

Tampa, Then and Now
B-Roll of Route Tampa which is a route in Iraq that has become more secure due to Iraqi army checkpoints. Scenes include stores along the route and citizens constructing road barriers. Also see "Tampa, Then and Now" in the package section. (08/25/08)

Staff Sgt. Greenwood
Talks to a military reporter about Route Tampa which is a route in Iraq which has become more secure with the addition of Iraqi checkpoints. Also see "Tampa, Then and Now" in the package and B-Roll. (08/25/08)

Maj. Dangerfiefld, Sgt. Gates, Sgt. Roussell
Send greetings to the Chicago Bears and their families. (08/25/08)

1st Lt. Montiel, Spc. Teears
Sends a greeting to the Washington Redskins. (08/25/08)



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Recent Audio

First Lt. Pangia
Talks to the host of Radio Lia in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while deployed, his plans for after deployment and the progress of his mission.

Lt. Col. Atkinson
Talks to the host of Radio Lia in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while deployed and the progress of his mission.

Capt. Kang
Talks to the Warren Ballentine Show in Washington, D.C., about his job as the Battalion Liaison Officer, troops morale, the change he has seen, ability to watch sports while deployed, what they do on their down time, building Iraq's infrastructure and says hello to his family. Audio only.

Captain John H. Kang


LTC Timothy Atkinson




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