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256th Signal Range - (11-05-2009)
Soldiers from the 256th Signal Company, 17th Fires Brigade, conducted a qualification range today... (1 images)

NCO Corps Welcomes New Inductees - (11-04-2009)
Non-commissioned officers from the 14th Iraqi army Division were on hand to welcome the newest me... (5 images)

Gaining Insight on What It Takes... - (11-03-2009)
1st Sgt. Gary Dillard and Sgt. First Class Jose Chavez listen and evaluate a Soldier's answer to ... (3 images)

Basrah Safe by Iraqi Army and U.... - (11-02-2009)
Soldiers from the 14th Iraqi Army Division and U.S. forces teamed up for a three-day detonation e... (2 images)

Bag Drag Critical Factor During ... - (10-29-2009)
Competitiors watch and cheer each other on during the fourth stage of Camp Bucca's 3 Gun Competit... (1 images)

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News Stories

Gaining insight on what it takes to lead troops

Becoming a leader of Soldiers is no easy task. An individual must be fully vetted before they can even be considered to take on such a high level of responsibility. The lives of many men and women rest in the hands of each and every carefully chosen leader and it's up to the top enlisted personnel to select who will take the next step up to becoming a member of the corps of non-commissioned officers.
(11/3/09)

Motivated Soldier is 'back on track' at 48

After our unit, the 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment arrived in Basrah in early August, my first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Derek Bazile, noticed I had put on a few pounds and "invited" me and ten others into his office for a weigh-in and tape test.
(10/28/09)

NCO Corps welcomes new inductees

Twenty of the Army's newest non-commissioned officers were inducted into the time-honored NCO Corps during an induction ceremony conducted by 17th Fires Brigade at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Oct. 25.
(10/25/09)

Iraqi Army, 17th Fires Brigade conduct joint medical mission

Sunlight glared through the entryway of Basrah Operation Center, cascading off a crowd of Iraqi men, women and children seeking help for a variety of minor ailments such as chronic back pain, burns and allergies.
(10/21/09)

Wheelchair donations help many at Moosawii Hospital

A parent wants to nurture, cherish and provide everything for their child, but some families have to battle through the difficulties of caring for a child with special needs. This can place extreme strain on a family, especially when that family barely has the means to provide food on the table.
(10/14/09)

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Thunderbolt Reel Combat Patch Ceremony Sept, 11, 2009

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