A group of students pay close attention during a Financial
A group of students pay close attention during a Financial Training Course given by the Research Triangle Institute, on Oct. 19, 2008, in Basra, Iraq. The Research Triangle Institute provides Iraqis with traini... More
MP Angus Roberton meets the Highlanders
Member of the Parliament for Moray Scottish National Party, Angus Robertson, shakes hands with a member of The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in Contingency Operations Base Basra, o... More
Iraqi army food safety class
An Iraqi doctor conducts a class on food safety to Iraqi army and civilian cooks in Camp Wessam, Basra, Iraq, on Oct. 22, 2008.
Members of the Iraqi army search a suspicious vehicle
Members of the Iraqi army search a suspicious vehicle at a traffic control point in the City if Basra, Iraq, on Oct. 23, 2008.
A Royal Air Force gunner, kneels next to his machine
A Royal Air Force gunner, kneels next to his machine gun, aboard an EH-101 Merlin helicopter, while on flight over Basra, Iraq on Oct. 27, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
The Duke of Gloucester, talks with Capt. Samantha Toop,
The Duke of Gloucester, talks with Capt. Samantha Toop, 2nd in Command, 3rd Close Support Medical Regiment, during his visit to Contingency Operating Base Basra, on Oct. 27, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
British Royal Engineers, Lt. Col.Charlie Tackway, gets
British Royal Engineers, Lt. Col.Charlie Tackway, gets help to finish putting on his Bomb Suit before participating in the "Walk 100 Miles" charity event, on Oct. 31, 2008, in Contingency Operating Base Basra, ... More
Lt. Col.Charlie Tackway, British Royal engineers, gets
Lt. Col.Charlie Tackway, British Royal engineers, gets help to finish putting on his bomb suit before participating in the "Walk 100 Miles" charity event on Oct. 31, 2008, in Contingency Operating Base Basra, i... More
A member of the British 32d Engineers, 2nd Squadron,
A member of the British 32d Engineers, 2nd Squadron, welds new steel panels used to reinforce a section of a steel bridge, during the night of Nov. 1, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
Gas/ Oil Separation Plants flare in Basra, Iraq, on
Gas/ Oil Separation Plants flare in Basra, Iraq, on Nov. 2, 2008. The United Kingdom has troops deployed on operations in support of the Iraqi Army 14th Division in the Military Transition Team role.
The sun sets over the Basra International Airport tower,
The sun sets over the Basra International Airport tower, on Nov. 4, 2008, in Basra, Iraq. The tower its managed by Iraqi air controllers with the supervision of British trainers.
British secretary of state for international development,
British secretary of state for international development, Member of Parliament Douglas Alexander, buys a snack from a downtown street vendor during his visit to the city of Basra, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2008.
A U.S. Soldier runs on one of the streets on Contingency
A U.S. Soldier runs on one of the streets on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Nov. 6, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
A British Bagpiper marches in front of Joint Forces
A British Bagpiper marches in front of Joint Forces Senior Chaplain, Padre Mark Christian, during The Remembrance Day ceremonies, on Nov. 9, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
Basra Herk, US forces in Iraq
An U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, taxis, as the loadmaster prepares to unload the cargo, on the night of Nov. 10, 2008, in the Basra International Airport, in Basra, Iraq.
Iraqi electricians fix a broken light in the parking
Iraqi electricians fix a broken light in the parking lot of the Basra International Airport, Nov. 13, in Basra, Iraq.
A British Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Challenger II,
A British Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Challenger II, Main Battle Tank, fires its main gun on a target, during a training exercise, on Nov. 17, in Basra, Iraq.
An Iraq man paddles along the Shatt al Arab River,
An Iraq man paddles along the Shatt al Arab River, on Nov. 19, in Basra, Iraq.
U.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Salmon, Order of the British Empire,
U.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Salmon, Order of the British Empire, Multi-National Division - Southeast officer in charge, prepares to board a helicopter after visiting the Al Qurnah District, Nov. 24, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Michael Loe, from Salem, Ore.,
U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Michael Loe, from Salem, Ore., of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, attached to 26th Iraqi Army Brigade Military Transition Team 0731, carries a box containing books for the traditional ... More
Iraqi children line up, waiting to receive books and
Iraqi children line up, waiting to receive books and toys from the hands of Gen. Sbah, the commanding general of the 26th Brigade, Iraqi army, in the Al Hayyaniah District, Basra, Iraq, Dec. 9. Along with books... More
An Iraqi crane operator installs the new generator
An Iraqi crane operator installs the new generator in the headquarters of U.S. Marines Corps 731 Military Transition Team in the Al Hayyaniah District of Basra, Iraq, Dec. 11.
The flames of an oil/gas separation plant as seen from
The flames of an oil/gas separation plant as seen from the Al Hayyaniah District, Dec. 12, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Steve Caldwell, a native of Mount
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Steve Caldwell, a native of Mount Vernin, Wash., First Platoon Leader, 21st Military Police (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., pulls security for his patrol during a convoy stop in Basra, Iraq, Dec. 13.
Members of the Iraqi police prepare the leaflets to
Members of the Iraqi police prepare the leaflets to be handed out to motorists,at a checkpoint in the District of Al Hayyaniah, on Dec. 13, in Basra, Iraq.
Iraqi pilgrims return to Iraq after attending the Hajj,
Iraqi pilgrims return to Iraq after attending the Hajj, on Dec. 17, at the Basra International Airport, Iraq.
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits the Provincial
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits the Provincial Reconstruction Team during his recent visit to the UK Consulate, Dec. 17, in Basra, Iraq.
A U.K. Royal Air Force HK-34 Merlin cargo helicopter,
A U.K. Royal Air Force HK-34 Merlin cargo helicopter, lifts off from Forward Operations Base Oxford, on Dec. 19, 2008, in Basra province, Iraq.
U.S. Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, commanding general,
U.S. Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, commanding general, Multi-National Forces - Iraq, visits the Multi-National Division (South East) Divisional Headquarters, Dec. 20, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Huddleston, a native of Viola,
U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Huddleston, a native of Viola, Ark., of Headquarters Platoon, 21st Military Police Company (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., gears up for a mission, in the early hours of Dec. 23, in the Conti... More
Iraqi sunset, US Marine Corps Photo
The sun sets among clouds, on Dec. 24, 2008, in the Al Hayyaniah District, Basra, Iraq.
Rooftop Antenna repair - A man standing on top of a roof with a skateb...
U.S. Marine Corps, Capt. Chris Carter, from Overland Park, Kan., of 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, based in Twentynine Palms, Calif., fixes an antenna on top of the roof of the 26th Brigade Iraqi army... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley Gause, from Wisville,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley Gause, from Wisville, Texas, and Marine Cpl. William James, from San Diego, both assigned to U.S. Marines 0731 Military Training Team, demonstrate how to apply a pressure bandage ... More
U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Chris Carter, a native of
U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Chris Carter, a native of Overland Parks, Kan., and Cpl.l William James, from San Diego, Calif., both members of 0731 Military Training Team, demonstrates "over the shoulder carry" exer... More
Mr. Brad Blauser, founder of the 'Wheelchairs for Iraqi
Mr. Brad Blauser, founder of the 'Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids' Foundation, makes the final adjustments in the orthopedic wheelchair for an Iraqi girl Amna Hamid (not pictured), on Jan. 14 in the Al Rashid Counci... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East deputy commanding general for maneuver, talks with Pvt. Jeff Schultz, an infantryman from Queen Creek, Ariz., serving wit... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jarred Stevens from Richmond, Ky., right,
U.S. Army Sgt. Jarred Stevens from Richmond, Ky., right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Miah Helm, left, from Louisville, Ky., both serving with the Kentucky Agri-Business Development Team, Kentucky National Gua... More
A local worker watches, as U.S. soldiers, U.S. contractors,
A local worker watches, as U.S. soldiers, U.S. contractors, and local Afghan workers, place sandbags used to re-direct water from heavy rains, at Forward Operating Base Warrior, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Ap... More
Local Afghans look at the camera while smoking, at
Local Afghans look at the camera while smoking, at the conclusion of a Shura to discuss improvements in the area. The Shura was held in the local Afghan National Police station, outside of Forward Operating Ba... More
U.S. Army soldiers serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army soldiers serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Task Force Devil, alongside counterparts of the Afghan Uniformed Police, clear the village of Dalani, Aband ... More
Afghan elder talks with US soldiers
A local Afghan elder talks with U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, while conducting a patrol in the Giro district, Gh... More
A local Afghan elder talks with U.S. soldiers serving
A local Afghan elder talks with U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, while conducting a patrol in the Giro district, Gh... More
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Vest, commanding officer of A
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Vest, commanding officer of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, (left), drinks a cup of chai tea with local Afghan... More
U.S. soldiers with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th
U.S. soldiers with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division set up a patrol base, May 8, 2012, in Giro district, Ghazni province, Afghanis... More
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, patrol a village in the Giro district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012.
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, patrol a village in the Giro district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012. ... More
B-1 Bomber overwatch, US Army in Afghanistan photo
A U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber provides over-watch near Forward Operating Base Arian, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9, 2012.
Afghan kids make faces during 381st Military Police
Afghan kids make faces during 381st Military Police patrol, Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 19.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dan O'Neil, an Explosive Ordnance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dan O'Neil, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, Regional Command Capital, connects wires to an inert training rocket during a training exercise with counterparts of the Afghan Nationa... More
Public Domain Images - JWA19
U.S. Soldiers serving with 690th Chemical Company, 145th Chemical Battalion, Alabama National Guard, prepare their Striker control vehicle prior to a demonstration of the capabilities of the CBRN-RV (Chemical, ... More
U.S. Soldiers serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
U.S. Soldiers serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash., prepare to practice an air assault mission in support of... More
U.S. Soldiers serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
U.S. Soldiers serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash., secure a landing zone prior to board UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, in ... More
Dr. Rave, USAID representative to the Basra-Iraq region,
Dr. Rave, USAID representative to the Basra-Iraq region, talks to the Director of the Research Triangle Institute on Oct. 19, 2008, in Basra, Iraq. The Research Triangle Institute provides Iraqis with training ... More
A group of Iraqi high school students smile for the
A group of Iraqi high school students smile for the camera while taking a break from class in the city of Basra, Iraq, on Oct. 23, 2008.
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, "The Poachers", stand at the ready in a trench during the visit of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester to Contingency Operating Base Basra... More
A member of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment,
A member of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, "The Poachers", explains the techniques used by infantry forward observers, the Duke of Gloucester, during his visit to the Contingency Operating Base Basr... More
British Brig. Sandy Storrie (Royal Marines), Capt.
British Brig. Sandy Storrie (Royal Marines), Capt. Eaman Heakin (Royal Logistics Corp), Lt. Col. Charlie Thackway (Royal Engineers) and Warrant Officer Class 1 (Royal Logistics Corp), approach the finish line ... More
An Iraqi T-72 tank guards the protective perimeter
An Iraqi T-72 tank guards the protective perimeter of the Basra Operations Center, on Nov. 1, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
Gas/ Oil Separation Plants flare in Basra, Iraq, on
Gas/ Oil Separation Plants flare in Basra, Iraq, on Nov. 2, 2008. The United Kingdom has troops deployed on operations in support of the Iraqi Army 14th Division in the Military Transition Team role.
The Royal air force rear gunner of a Merlin HC3 cargo
The Royal air force rear gunner of a Merlin HC3 cargo helicopter looks for possible treats while on flight over the city of Basra, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2008.
British secretary of state for international development,
British secretary of state for international development, member of Parliament Douglas Alexander, listens to Basra's provincial governor, Mohammad Musbah al Wa'ili, during the inauguration of the new Basra Inve... More
British and coalition soldiers commemorate Remembrance
British and coalition soldiers commemorate Remembrance Sunday, in the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, on Nov. 9, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
An Iraqi fishermen, sets his fishing nets in the Shatt
An Iraqi fishermen, sets his fishing nets in the Shatt al Arab River, on Nov. 19, in Basra, Iraq.
An Iraqi man and his friend sit next to his produce
An Iraqi man and his friend sit next to his produce stand in the Al Qurnah District, Nov. 24, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Marine Corp, Capt. Chris Carter, from Overland
U.S. Marine Corp, Capt. Chris Carter, from Overland Park, Kan., of the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division; 1st Lt. Joshua Donathan, from Cleveland, Ohio, of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines; and Sgt. Pablo N... More
A local Iraqi man, holding his baby daughter, smiles
A local Iraqi man, holding his baby daughter, smiles as he receives a kerosene heater from the 26th Brigade, Iraqi army in the Al Hayyaniah District in Basra, Iraq, Dec. 9. The 26th Brigade visited the district... More
An Iraqi family smiles for the camera in the Al Hayyaniah
An Iraqi family smiles for the camera in the Al Hayyaniah District in Basra, Iraq, Dec. 11.
The moon, as seen in the district of Al Hayyaniah,
The moon, as seen in the district of Al Hayyaniah, Dec. 12, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Army Pfc. Chris Goings from Sacramento, Calif.,
U.S. Army Pfc. Chris Goings from Sacramento, Calif., of 3rd Platoon, 21st Military Police (Airborne), N.C., guards the gate of an Iraqi police station in the Al Hayyaniah district of Basra, Iraq, Dec. 13.
An Iraqi soldier hands out leaflets at a checkpoint
An Iraqi soldier hands out leaflets at a checkpoint in the district of Al Hayyaniah, on Dec. 13, in Basra, Iraq.
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits the Provincial
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits the Provincial Reconstruction Team during his recent visit to the UK Consulate, Dec. 17, in Basra, Iraq.
U.K. Army Sgt. Nick Potter, of 5th Battalion, the Rifles,
U.K. Army Sgt. Nick Potter, of 5th Battalion, the Rifles, A Company, 2nd Platoon, chats with Iraqi locals during a presence patrol, on Dec. 19, 2008, in an undisclosed location in the Basra province, Iraq.
U.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Salmon, Multi-National Division
U.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Salmon, Multi-National Division (South East), general officer in command, Order of the British Empire, talks to U.S. Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, commanding general, Multi-National Forces - Ir... More
Elementary school Iraqi children play on a slide during
Elementary school Iraqi children play on a slide during a class break in Basra, Iraq, Dec. 23.
Iraqi students walk past an Iraqi army checkpoint,
Iraqi students walk past an Iraqi army checkpoint, on Dec. 24, 2008, in the Al Jamiat District, Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East deputy commanding general - Maneuver, meets with Afghan National Army forces, local police forces, and civilians, at Comb... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara, left, from
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara, left, from Fall Brick, Calif., of Defense Media, Fort Meade, Md., attaches a wireless microphone to U.S. Army Capt. David Liciardello, right, from Orange County, Va., o... More
A U.S. soldier places sandbags to re-direct water after
A U.S. soldier places sandbags to re-direct water after heavy rains, at Forward Operating Base Warrior, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2012.
An Afghan worker peels and cuts onions while preparing
An Afghan worker peels and cuts onions while preparing lunch, prior to a Shura with local elders and the district sub-governor, to discuss improvements in the area, outside of Forward Operating Base AB Band, Ab... More
U.S. Army soldiers serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army soldiers serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Task Force Devil, alongside counterparts of the Afghan Uniformed Police, clear the village of Dalani, Aband ... More
Afghan kids look on during 381st Military Police patrol,
Afghan kids look on during 381st Military Police patrol, Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 19.
A U.S. soldier serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. soldier serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, and his military working dog, search a qalat for hidden IEDs, in the Giro distric... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tucker Reid, with Headquarters and
U.S. Army Pfc. Tucker Reid, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and his military working dog, Lion 7, seek cover from rain May 8, 2012, at a patrol base ... More
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, set up a patrol base, in the Giro district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan,... More
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, provide security while patrolling a village in the Giro district, Ghazni province,... More
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. soldiers serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne, provide security while patrolling a village in the Giro district, Ghazni province,... More
An Afghan National Civil Order Police Explosive Ordnance
An Afghan National Civil Order Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician takes notes, while a Turkish Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician talks during a joint explosive ordnance disposal training ex... More
U.S. Army Spc. Angel Ruszkiewicz, a Combat Documentation
U.S. Army Spc. Angel Ruszkiewicz, a Combat Documentation Specialist serving with 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), Fort Meade, Md., documents U.S. Soldiers serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment,... More
A U.S. Soldier serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
A U.S. Soldier serving with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash., provides security prior to assault a mission objective in support of Joint War... More
A teacher from Research Triangle Institute, speaks
A teacher from Research Triangle Institute, speaks to students attending a Financial Training Course, on Oct. 19, 2008, in Basra, Iraq. The Research Triangle Institute provides Iraqis with training in various a... More
A member of the Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal
A member of the Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, conducts a dismounted patrol, in Basra, Iraq, on Oct. 23, 2008.
Iraqi petroleum refinery as seen from a guard tower
Iraqi petroleum refinery as seen from a guard tower in Camp Shaibah on Oct. 27, 2008, in Basra, Iraq.
British Capt. Eaman Heakin, with the Royal Logistics
British Capt. Eaman Heakin, with the Royal Logistics Corps, rests after walking in "Walk 100 Miles", on Oct. 31, 2008, in Contingency Operating Base Basra, in Basra, Iraq. The event was organized by the 821st E... More
British soldiers work filling a HESCO protective wall
British soldiers work filling a HESCO protective wall with sand, on Nov. 1, 2008, in the Basra Operations Center, Basra, Iraq.
The Royal air force rear gunner of a Merlin HC3 cargo
The Royal air force rear gunner of a Merlin HC3 cargo helicopter looks for the pilot's hand signals while on flight over the city of Basra, Iraq, on Nov. 6, 2008.
British secretary of state for international development,
British secretary of state for international development, Member of Parliament Douglas Alexander, shakes his hand with an Iraqi man during his visit to the waterfront of the city of Basra, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2008.
The traditional poppi flower, the symbol for Remembrance
The traditional poppi flower, the symbol for Remembrance Day, is placed in the bronze plates that carry the names of the military personnel killed in action in the Multi-National Division - Southeast area of op... More
An Iraqi electrician fixes a broken light in the parking
An Iraqi electrician fixes a broken light in the parking lot of the Basra International Airport, Nov. 13, in Basra, Iraq.
U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Special Operations Group,
U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Special Operations Group, participate on a joint river patrol, along with counterparts from the Iraqi coast guard and the Iraqi police, in the Shatt al Arab River, on Nov. 19, in Basra, Iraq.
The sun sets in Al Hayyaniyah District, in Basra, Iraq,
The sun sets in Al Hayyaniyah District, in Basra, Iraq, on Dec. 8.