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Recent Image Galleries

Fitness Builds Strength in Frien... - (10-30-2009)
Wahad Khalel, owner of The Club for Bodybuilding, an Iraqi gym in the town of Bashiqa, pushes wei... (3 images)
511th Sapper Company Holds Chan... - (10-20-2009)
Lt. Col. Scott A. Petersen, commander, 65th Engineer Battalion, hands off the 511th Sapper Compan... (4 images)
Police Skills Right on Target - (10-08-2009)
Iraqi police fire Glock 9mm handguns on the Bagara range held on Forward Operating Base McHenry, ... (3 images)
Three Laredo Natives Find Succes... - (10-08-2009)
Col. Fabien E. Mendoza Jr. (left), 130th Eng. Bde. commander, congratulates Spc. Jose Chapa (cent... (3 images)
Partnership Social Brings Diyala... - (10-07-2009)
In a reversal of common roles, a U.S. Soldier serves luch to Iraqi Army officers during a partner... (2 images)


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News Stories

Fitness builds strength in friendship
The walls are lined with pictures of legendary body builders Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Cutler, and Ronnie Coleman. The gym equipment is somewhat dated and the facility is in obvious need of a fresh coat of paint.
(10/30/09)

511th Sapper Company holds change of command
Capt. Cory Hoeksema assumed command of the 511th Sapper Company¬, 65th Engineer Battalion in a change of command ceremony at FOB Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq, Oct. 20.
(10/20/09)

Three Laredo natives find success in the military
Spc. Jose Chapa III, Sgt. Erik Noriega and Col. Fabian Mendoza, Jr., recently deployed to Iraq from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. All three are Army engineers, "Sappers," serving with the 130th Engineer Brigade.
(10/17/09)

Police Skills Right on Target
Using a weapon is typically the last thing a police officer wants to do, but skill with a firearm is critical in the unfortunate event that its use is required.
(10/13/09)

U.S. Army Medic Saves Young Iraqi Boy's Life
An U.S. Army medic with 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division saved the life of a young Iraqi boy after the child received several gunshot wounds from an unknown assailant, Sept. 20.
(10/8/09)



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Recent Publications

08.19.2009

The final edition of COTW is a blend of the best stories of the 1/25th SBCT and wrap up articles of the to...

02.05.2009

The Iron Bar Inn;Seek and Destroy;Election Sites;Ashura Observed;IPs Set the Standard;The Stability of Iraq;HBIED Clearance;Soldiers Take on New Roles;Necessary Challen...

12.05.2008

BSB: Armed with combat life saving skills;Maintaing security in Diyala;Delta Troop: Eyes in the Sky;Support by Fire;Welding a Fortress;On the Prowl;Did you know? The MRAP;Infantry Soldiers train IPs for take over;The life on an Infantry Soldier;Spartans conduct Operation Spartan Angel;Mechanics help Soldiers stay mission re...

11.05.2008

2-8 FA: Training before the movement north;3-21 IN gains new AO;The NCO behind the scenes;1-25 Takes over battlespace;Scenes from 5-1 CAV;Kings of the Mountain: Soldiers climb Mount McKinley;Soldier Service of the Month: The American Red Cross;On the Prowl;1-5 IN: Uncasing the Colors;25th BSB: Bisons on the move;Run to the hills: Soldiers run the Equinox Marathon;Swap Meet: Two battalions swap units;Chaplain's Cor...

11.30.1999

07.05.2009

TF 3-66 in Southern Diyala; Recon trains ERF;Brigade Psychologist; Bulldogs train IPs; Operation Proper Exit; 5-1, IA work together; 2-8, IA Infomation Center; BTB Fusion Cell; BTB Thanks; Training to save li...



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Newest Video

84th and 779th Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Package

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Recent Video

84th and 779th Transfer of Authority Ceremony
B-roll of the 130th Engineer Brigade hosting the transfer of authority ceremony from the 84th Engineer Battalion to the 779th Engineer Battalion at Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq. Scenes include an opening prayer, presentation of colors, singing of the national anthem, casing and uncasing of colors, speeches by the host commander and the commanders of the transferring units and a closing prayer. Produced by Spc. Gina Collins. Also see "84th and 779th Transfer of Authority Ceremony" in the Packages section and "Lt. Col. Jarriel" and "Lt. Col. Katers" in the Interviews section. (10/31/09)

Lt. Col. Jarriel
Talks to a military reporter about the transfer of authority ceremony from the 84th Engineer Battalion to the 779th Engineer Battalion at Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq and the mission of his unit during this deployment. Also see "84th and 779th Transfer of Authority Ceremony" in the B-roll and Packages sections and "Lt. Col. Katers" in the Interviews section. (10/31/09)

Lt. Col. Katers
Talks to a military reporter about the transfer of authority ceremony from the 84th Engineer Battalion to the 779th Engineer Battalion at Forward Operating Base Marez, Iraq, the mission of his unit while they were deployed to Iraq and the next step for his unit as they prepare to leave Iraq. Also see "84th and 779th Transfer of Authority Ceremony" in the B-roll and Packages sections and "Lt. Col. Jarriel" in the Interviews section. (10/31/09)

Iraqi Agriculture, Package
Package made from "Iraqi Agriculture" in the B-roll section about the Ninewah Provincial Reconstruction Team working with local farmers on an agricultual program utilizing greenhouses to grow vegetables. Produced by Spc. Gina Collins. (10/26/09)

Iraqi Agriculture
B-roll of the Ninewah Provincial Reconstruction Team working with local farmers on an agricultual program utilizing greenhouses to grow vegetables. Produced by Spc. Gina Collins. Scenes include a meeting of PRT members and local leaders and footage of farmers and PRT members inspecting greenhouses and farmed land. Also see "Iraqi Agriculture" in the Packages section. (10/28/09)



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Recent Audio

Staff Sgt. Hickman
Talks to a Bend Bulletin reporter in Bend, Ore. about his friend Cody Eggleston, a Soldier killed in action. He talks about Cody's childhood, training with him in the Philippines, his love of volunteerism, his job as an assistant gunner,his progress at being a Soldier and the policy of naming structures on bases for service members who were killed.

Sgt. 1st Class Velasquez
Talks to a KDAZ reporter in Albuquerque, NM about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed in Iraq.

JCOP Blackfoot Handover
Package about Soldiers at Joint Combat Out Post handing it back over to Iraqi forces. Produced by Spc.Christopher Bruce

25th Brigade Support Battalion Re-Enlistment
Package about Soldiers from the 25th Brigade Support Battalion reaching their year's re-enlistment goals in only five months. Spc. Christopher Bruce



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