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Recent Image Galleries

1st BCT Cases Colors, Bids Farew... - (03-20-2008)
1st Brigade Combat Team Commander Col. John Charlton and 1st BCT Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Stanl... (5 images)
1st Brigade Combat Team Leaves R... - (03-24-2008)
1st Brigade Combat Team containers loaded on trucks leave Camp Ramadi, Iraq, March 20. After a 15... (2 images)
Fishermen Receive Aid to Become ... - (03-17-2008)
A local fisherman unpacks his fish at the fishing house where he sells them for a profit. (photo/... (2 images)
Soldiers Follow Insurgents' Trai... - (03-21-2008)
Iraqi army soldiers search through a bag recovered during a search of an orchard on March 11 at R... (8 images)
Route Michigan Opens in Ramadi - (03-04-2008)
Ramadi Mayor Latif Obaid Ayadah walks down the newly reopened Route Michigan following a ribbon c... (3 images)


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News Stories

Soldiers follow insurgents’ trail, secure city from harm
The Soldiers moved under the cover of darkness. The rising-sun marked the end of their journey and the start of their mission: searching a town for insurgent activity.
(03/21/08)

1st BCT cases colors, bids farewell to Ramadi
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division held a casing of the colors ceremony on March 20 at the morale, welfare and recreation building on Camp Ramadi.
(03/20/08)

1st Brigade Combat Team leaves Ramadi, goes home
After a 15-month tour in Anbar province, the 1st Brigade Combat Team is saying goodbye and going home to Fort Stewart, Ga.
(03/20/08)

Fishermen receive aid to become self-sufficient
The fishermen around Lake Habbineya have had their livelihoods devastated by years of conflict in Al-Anbar province. The fishing industry was brought to a crawl because of high pas prices and damaged equipment, causing boats to bring in smaller catches.


(03/17/08)

Goal oriented Soldier looks toward future
The sun shone down on the Soldiers standing in formation to witness one of their own take the oath to remain in the military.
(03/15/08)



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Recent Publications

12.15.2005

Iraqis show up in droves to vote; Gentlemen (and ladies) start your engines!; Soldiersâ?? expectations never change; New helmet saves Soldierâ??s life; A/2-7 hands out school supplies; A last look...; 'Dirty Dozen' delivers; Raider Soldier queen of the odd jobs; Paladins fire from Speicher for first time; 1-33rd CAV joins 1st BCT in Samarra; Mechanic keeps PB Olson running; ISF run the show in Samarra during electi...

12.01.2005

FOB Danger transferred to Iraqis; Voices and Viewpoints; Chaplainâ??s Corner; Soldiers see changes in Medevac procedures; Thanksgiving in Iraq; 3rd FSB, 5/7 Cav deliver school supplies; Joint raid kicks off Operation Able Sumpter; Rage Company works with IA at carbomb s...

11.15.2005

Raiders remember...; Saddamâ??s palaces: a legacy of ego; 3rd FSB armory arms ISF; 3-69 Trains IA; Arabic linguist expands BCT search capabilit...

11.01.2005

Authority transferred to Screaming Eagles; Four Governors from North Central meet in Tikrit; Marne Six talks mission, 1 BCT future; Forward Support Battalion Soldiers deliver; CDR, CSM get Bronze Star Medals for service; Metal workers up-armor Iraqi Army trucks; Red Knight Rakkasans replace Task Force Eagle at FOB Oâ??Ryan; 3-320 FA to become integral part of Ad Dujayl; BTB Mechanics wrench their way to succ...

10.15.2005

Large voter turnout for Referendum; New Iraqi Army helicopter pad in Tikrit; Complacency kills, man-kissing doesnâ??t; Soldier spins discs for the troops at MWR; A look at our home in Iraq; Iraqis look to the future...

10.01.2005

Iraqis prepare for referendum vote; Iraqi Army trains, prepares to take control of Vanguard; Iraqi, American soldiers share losses, successes; Soldiers from three cultures work on one FOB; Bravo Battery stays on target; Cav Soldiers monitor mosque messages; Iraqi Army soldiers learn to provide medical c...



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Newest Video

ISF and Coalition Force Reopen a Major Highway

Package of U.S. Army Soldiers and Iraqi security forces reopening a major highway after it was closed three years ago to help prevent daily insurgent attacks. Produced by Spc. Krista Findley.

Recent Video

Education and Peace
Package of the re-opening of the Ramadi General Hospital and school demonstrating the link between education and peace. Produced by Spc. Krista Findley. (03/7/08)

Supplying Marines in Ramadi
Package about U.S. Marines delivering supplies to troops in combat outposts that lack sufficient goods. Produced by Spc. Krista Findley. (02/19/08)

Chaplains Motivate Troops
Package about U.S. Army chaplains serving as religious leaders, counselors and teachers for deployed Soldiers. Produced by Spc. Krista Findley. (02/19/08)

Mails Brings Happiness
Package about the significance mail brings to deployed service members. Produced by Spc. Krista Findley. (02/19/08)

U.S. Coalition Forces Provide Medical Care For Iraqis
Package of the partnership between U.S. coalition forces and the Iraqi Army and their efforts to provide medical care and support to local communities. Produced by Spc. Elliot Valdez. (02/18/08)



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Recent Audio

Col. Charlton
Talks to the Associated Press in Washington, D.C., about the current situation with insurgent attacks, the types of al-Qaida recruits, identifying various al-Qaida cells, how identify al-Qaida cells through propaganda material, the future of the al Anbar province and maintaining security when U.S. troops are reduced.

Ltc. Bargeron
Talks to a Jacksonville Daily News reporter in Jacksonville, NC., about the difficulties maintaining communication in his unit and with families back home and how the American news media interprets the constant violence in Iraq.

Sgt. Harp
Talks to a reporter from Lake Geneva Regional News newspaper in lake Geneva Wis. about how she has recently been promoted to the rank of Sgt. and her duties in the military.

Staff Sgt. Drum
Talks to a Hickory Daily Record reporter in Hickory, NC, about his background, his military career, the progress in Ramadi, living conditions, his job duties and day to day activities and communicating with home. Audio only.

Capt. Love
Talks to a Costal Courier reporter in Hinesville, Ga., about his duty in Iraq, the current situation in his area of operation, his typical day, his military career, the number of time he's been delpoyed to Iraq and his plans once stateside.



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