An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji teaches Iraqi noncommissioned officers how to apply a bandage during a first aid course at the Iraqi army NCO academy at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 12, 2015. Task Gr More
U.S. Army Sgt. William Reinier (right), a paratrooper assigned to Combined Joint Force Land Component Command, Iraq, Public Affairs Office, portrays a reporter during a command post exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, More
Australian soldiers assigned to Task Group Taji demonstrate proper weapons handling techniques during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2015. Training at the building More
Iraqi soldiers with the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade march in formation during a training exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 29, 2015. The soldiers were marching to a training exercise hosted by coalition forces. Mov More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, man a 120mm mortar system in preparation for training while participating in a combined training event during Operation Inherent Resol More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji prepares to demonstrate the proper procedures for performing five and 25-meter checks during counter improvised explosive device training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Au More
Iraqi army medics assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, prepare to put a litter with a soldier simulating injuries in an ambulance while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jun More
An officer with the New Zealand defense force gives a brief during a build partner capacity conference at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 22, 2015. The conference brought together coalition leaders to assess the Iraqi se More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, loads ammunition into a magazine before zeroing his weapon at a firing range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 21, 2015. To date, more than 2,100 Iraqi Secur More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, scout ahead after eliminating a threat while participating in combined training event during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, More
Soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade secure a building during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 10, 2015. Under the supervision of Iraqi officers and noncommissioned officers, soldi More
Iraqi Soldiers, assigned to the Commando Company, 76th Iraqi Army Brigade form a pyramid to wave the Iraqi Flag and salute the commanders as part of the 76th Brigade graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 201 More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Green, command sergeant major of Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command – Iraq, speaks during a building partner capacity conference at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 22, 2015. More
Iraqi army engineers learn to operate a hydraulic excavator while a U.S. Soldier, assigned to the 1313th Engineer Company, 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana National Guard, supervises during heavy equipment ope More
U.S. Army Spc. Alaa Jaza, attached to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, assists an Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, in setting the azimuth for a 120mm m More
An Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, climbs a berm to suppress fire while participating in a combined training event during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Iraq More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, run through a breach in the berm while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 4, 2015. The CTE combines all the training More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade demonstrate a two-team assault without weapons during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2015. Once the soldiers More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji teaches Iraqi noncommissioned officers how to splint a leg during a first aid course at the Iraqi army NCO academy at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 12, 2015. Task Group More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade looks under a Humvee while performing five and 25-meter checks during counter improvised explosive device training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2015. Trai More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, fires an M16 rifle during a range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 21, 2015. To date, more than 2,100 Iraqi Security Force soldiers have been trained at Cam More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade discusses a plan with an Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2015. Through advise and More
Iraqi army officers prepare orders for aerial reconnaissance during a command post exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, shows one of his comrades the proper sight picture for an M16 rifle at a rifle range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 23, 2015. To date, approximately 2,100 More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 76th Brigade, 16th Division, stand in line to receive an M16 rifle as part of the Iraqi army brigade field issue during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Ir More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade participate in urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint More
U.S. Army Capt. Seth Smith (left), a paratrooper assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, gives a high five to Iraqi army Brig. More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1313th Engineer Company, 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana National Guard, and 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, teach Iraqi arm More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade pulls security while participating in a patrol during counter improvised explosive device training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2015. Training at the buil More
An Iraqi noncommissioned officer assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade applies a tourniquet to an Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji during a first aid course at the Iraqi army NCO academy at Camp More
U.S. Army Spc. Derick Pacheco, a Paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, guides a MaxxPro while participating in mine-resistant More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, run through a breach in a berm while participating in a combined training event during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Iraq, More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hassan Kafi, a paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, coaches a group of Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 7 More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffrey Sheets, a paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, inspects a target for an Iraqi Soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Divis More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Richard Fletcher, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, speaks to other coalition leaders during a building partner ca More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, conduct movement techniques while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in trai More
A noncommissioned officer assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade explains building clearing during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2015. Once the soldiers have bec More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade locates an improvised explosive device during counter IED training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites is a More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade prepare to clear a building during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity miss More
An Iraqi army officer writes simulated casualty information on a status board during a command post exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, practices aiming an M252 81mm mortar system as part of weapons training at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 25, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity More
Iraqi army engineers practice heavy equipment operations during a training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 10, 2015. This training will help allow Iraqi security forces to take the lead in critical engineer task More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, fire M16 rifles from the prone position as part of a brigade qualification range and weapons training at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 24, 2015. Training at t More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hassan Kafi, a paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, inspects a target for an Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Di More
Iraqi noncommissioned officers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade practice how to apply bandages on each other during a first aid course at the Iraqi army NCO academy at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 12, 2015. Tas More
An Iraqi army engineer hammers a pin into place on a mine roller with assistance from U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Graziani, a Paratrooper assigned to 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82n More
Coalition members participate in a building partner capacity conference at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 22, 2015. The conference brought together senior leaders to assess Iraqi security force training programs at BPC More
An Iraqi Soldier, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th division, simulates throwing a grenade into an enemy bunker while participating in a Combine Training Event (CTE) during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp T More
An Iraqi army engineer hammers a pin into place on a mine roller during mine-resistant, ambushed-protected vehicle training at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 11, 2015. Through advise and assist and build partner capacit More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, high crawls to a breach point in a berm while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 4, 2015. The CTE combines all the tr More
Iraqi soldiers with the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade enter and clear a room without weapons during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2015. Once the soldiers have become pr More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joe Windle, assigned to the 1313th Engineer Company, 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana National Guard, guides a dump truck during heavy equipment operator training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 10, 20 More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade uses a hand signal to halt a patrol during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacit More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, receive basic instruction on the M249 light machine gun from fellow soldiers at a rifle range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 23, 2015. The training is part More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade uses a knife to locate a command wire during counter improvised explosive device training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2015. Training at the building part More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Chubb, a paratrooper assigned to Bravo Company, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, assists Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd B More
A U.S. Soldier attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, talks with Iraqi army Brig. Gen. Naseer during a command post exercise a More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hassan Kafi, a paratrooper assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, looks at a target with an Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th D More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division suppress fire while participating in a combined training event during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 2, 2015. The More
U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Richardson, a paratrooper assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, trains an Iraqi soldier assigned t More
An Iraqi army engineer releases the parking brake on a MaxxPro mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle during training at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 11, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites is an i More
Iraqi army engineers learn to use a hydraulic excavator to fill a dump truck during heavy equipment operator training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 10, 2015. This training will allow Iraqi security forces to take th More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, adjust the scope on an M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle at a rifle range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 25, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites i More
An Iraqi army engineer removes a pin from a mine roller during mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle training at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 12, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites is an integral More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji watches as Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade clear a room without weapons during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp More
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, assist an Iraqi army lieutenant, assigned to 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, while participating in a combined train More
An Iraqi army UH-1 helicopter provides air support as a show of force while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in training courses at bu More
Australian soldiers assigned to Task Group Taji perform a vehicle inspection at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2015. Through advise and assist and building partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint Task Force – O More
Iraqi army engineers work to remove a pin from a mine roller during mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle training at Camp Taji, Iraq, July 12, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites is an int More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, looks through a spotting scope to assist his partner with round placement at a rifle range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 25, 2015. Training at the buildi More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji teaches Iraqi soldiers how to read a map during a noncommissioned officer academy class at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2015. The Combined Joint Forces Land Compo More
An Iraqi soldier pulls security while awaiting further orders as part of a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in training courses at building partner capac More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji answers questions during a noncommissioned officer academy class at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2015. Coalition forces assist with the Iraqi academy to help stren More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, clear high ground while participating in a combined training event during at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in trainin More
Lyndall Sachs, the Australian ambassador to Iraq, speaks with staff Maj. Gen. Sabeeh Bahlol Aatee, the Iraqi military training commander, prior to the 76th Brigade, 16th Division’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq More
An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, fires an M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle at a rifle range at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 25, 2015. Training at the building partner capacity sites is an integra More
An Iraqi army tank moves into position to provide a show of force while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Combined Joint Task Force – Iraqi army soldiers participate i More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Gifford, left, and U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hayes, both paratroopers assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, demonstra More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 76th Brigade, 16th Division, stand at attention with Iraqi flags during the 76th Brigade’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build partne More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji observes Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2015. Coalition forces are currentl More
The Iraqi Army’s 76th Brigade, 16th Division, stands in formation before their graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build partner capacity missions, the Combined Joint Tas More
A Soldier, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, explains to an Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, some of the functions on his newly iss More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade clear a room during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2015. Coalition forces are currently training nearly 700 Iraqi security forces at Taj More
An Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, listens as a class is given on clearing procedures for the M16 rifle after his unit equipment fielding at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 17, 2015. (U.S. Arm More
Iraqi army Lt. Ali Mahmoud `Abud, assigned to the 76th Brigade, 16th Division, recites from the Quran during the 76th Brigade’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build More
U.S. Army Capt. Brent Bond, commander of Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, assists an Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, with his newly issued More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 76th Brigade, 16th Division, prepare to clear a building while participating in an urban assault exercise during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Iraq, May More
Iraqi army staff Brig. Gen. Sabah Fadil Mutar, commander, 16th Division, speaks during the 76th Brigade’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build partner capacity missi More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade pause to plan their next move during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2015. Planning during operations demonstrates leadership development More
Iraqi army staff Brig. Gen. Ali Khalid `Abdullah `Ali, commander, 76th Brigade, 16th Division, gives a speech as part of the 76th Brigade’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assi More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji shakes hands with an Iraqi soldier assigned to the 23rd Brigade during urban operations training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2015. Coalition forces are currentl More
Iraqi soldiers, assigned to 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, prepare to sign for their new issued equipment during their brigade’s equipment fielding at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 17, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Char More
Iraqi army Capt. Jawad Hamid, the commander of the parade, marches to the podium as part of the 76th Brigade, 16th Division’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build pa More
Iraqi army soldiers, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, prepare to clear a building while participating in a Combine Training Event (CTE) during Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, More
An Iraqi soldier, assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, poses with his newly issued M249 light machine gun during his unit’s equipment fielding at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 17, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. More
Members of the Iraqi army’s 76th Brigade, 16th Division, band play during the brigade’s graduation at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 28, 2015. Through advise and assist and build partner capacity missions, the Combined More