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Al Anbar-based Officer Attends T... - (11-18-2009)
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News Stories

U.S. fuel specialists assist 7th Iraqi army improve fuel operations
Army fuel specialists recently began training their Iraqi counterparts in al Anbar province to improve fuel quality and increase mission success for 7th Iraqi Army vehicles.
(11/18/09)

Al Anbar-based officer attends Taji logistics workshop
An al Anbar-based U.S. Army advise and assist commander attended a Logistics Training and Advisory Team workshop here, hosted by Lt. Col. Harry Kim, the LTAT officer-in-charge for the 96th Sustainment Brigade, Nov. 2-3.
(11/18/09)

Iraqi commandos, US paratroopers practice for partnered air-assault operations
Iraqi commandos and reconnaissance scouts partnered with "All American" paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division here Nov. 15, 2009, to train for future helicopter operations.
(11/17/09)

AAB JAG meets with local Anbar judges
A judge advocate from the U.S. Army's advise and assist brigade for Iraq's Al Anbar province joined with Provincial Reconstruction Team members to conduct a series of meetings in October with provincial judges to discuss the way ahead for the U.S.-Iraqi partnership and rule of law issues as U.S. combat forces draw down over the next year.

(11/13/09)

Dual military couple deployed: A shared sacrifice
It was a "Hollywood" jump without rucksacks or weapons, the sun was shining, his best friend and fiancé had just blessed him with a St. Michael's medal — the patron saint of paratroopers — that said I love you on the back, and she was the number two parachutist right behind him on the jump. Green light (go!), he was out the right door of the C-130 high above Sicily drop zone, airborne with the love of his life.

(11/12/09)



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Col. Mark Stammer, Part 2

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Col. Mark Stammer, Part 1
Briefs the press at the Pentagon about current operations in Iraq and answers questions from the media. Part 1 of 2 (11/17/09)

Gen. Odierno Visit
Package of General Ray Odierno, Multi-National Forces - Iraq commanding general, visiting paratroopers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne at Camp Ramadi as they begin their deployment. Produced by Pfc. Jessica Cooke. (10/29/09)

US Soldiers Show Iraqi Mechanics How to Troubleshoot HMMWV Transmissions
Package about Paratroopers from the 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division teaching Iraqi Army mechanics how to maintain their vehicles. Produced by Sgt Holly Baker. (10/27/09)

Sgt. Deny Caballero's Story
Package about Sgt. Deny Caballero, who is deployed to Iraq with B Co. 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He talks about his role in his unit's mission and being away from his wife. Produced by Pfc. Jessica Cooke. (10/27/09)

Dual-Military Couple Prepares to Deploy
Package about a pair of Dual-Military NCO's from the 82 Airborne Division who are deployed together in Iraq's Al Anbar Provence. (10/26/09)



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Recent Audio

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dennis
Talks to a Fox Sports Game Time React show host in Los Angeles, Calif., about his favorite sports teams, why he joined the military, his daily job duties as a brigade targeting officer, the overall goals of his current mission and sends greetings to his family.

Sgt. 1st Class Moon
Talks to a Fox Sports Game Time React show host in Los Angeles, Calif., about his experiences serving in Iraq, watching the World Series, the sports teams he likes and sends greetings to his family.

Pfc. Kropatch
Talks to a Fox Sports Game Time React show host in Los Angeles, Calif., about current conditions in Iraq, the sports teams he likes and keeping up with sports while serving in Iraq.

Odierno Visits Devil Brigade Paratroopers
Multi-National Force-Iraq's senior military leader says there is still much work to be done in Iraq before the U-S troop withdrawal in 2011. Army Private First Class Jessica Cooke takes us to Camp Ramadi, where Gen. Ray Odierno dropped in on a brigade of Paratroopers working hard in Al Anbar province.

Operation Hospital Assist
The town of Laguna Niguel sits just outside of Orange County, California. Residents have three hospitals that can take care of their medical needs. Now, Laguna Niguel townspeople are donating their resources halfway around the world to help an Iraqi town in desperate need of medical supplies. Army Pfc. Jessica Cooke takes us to the Husaybah hospital as the doctors receive their first shipment.



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