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    King Faisal Bridge Re-dedication [Image 3 of 6]

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    A green metal truss bridge is shown with an Iraqi flag and Arabic text ('Allahu Akbar') displayed on a banner at the entrance. The scene appears to be a bridge opening or inauguration ceremony, indicated by red, white, and blue ribbon stretched across the entrance. Armed military personnel and security forces are present on both sides of the bridge entrance.

    FALLUJAH, IRAQ

    04.05.2008

    Photo by 1st Lt. Esteban Vickers 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    The newly refurbished King Faisal Bridge, named after the first king of Iraq, King Faisal I. The bridge made headlines in 2004 when four Blackwater employees' bodies were hung from the bridge. The bridge was re-dedicated April 5, 2008. After years of war the bridge was badly in need of repair. A joint Iraqi and Marine Corps team spearheaded the refurbishment.

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    Date Taken: 04.05.2008
    Date Posted: 01.30.2012 20:30
    Photo ID: 83047
    VIRIN: 080405-O-9999X-003
    Resolution: 3862x2821
    Size: 731.08 KB
    Location: FALLUJAH, IQ

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