Capt. Kishor Kulkarni, a dentist with the 7238th Medical
Capt. Kishor Kulkarni, a dentist with the 7238th Medical Support Unit, examines a Soldier's teeth as part of the medical readiness program at the beginning of Combat Support Training Exercise 2010. The program ... More
Snacks Unpacked - A man in a military uniform is putting something in ...
Spc. Keith Moore, a cook with the 275th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, unloads pudding cups from a delivery to Contingency Operations Location Liberty here Aug. 4. The dinner meal being served by the coo... More
Sgt. Derek Willis of the 300th Sustainment Brigade
Sgt. Derek Willis of the 300th Sustainment Brigade and Spc. Brian Zambito of the 77th Sustainment Brigade pop up sections of the BikeTrack hardened plastic flooring of the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter at F... More
Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards, commander of the 98th Division,
Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards, commander of the 98th Division, addresses the soldiers of Task Force Scorpion, May 10. Task Force Scorpion recently became validated for their mission to Afghanistan this year where t... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Ingerick, a soldier assigned
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Ingerick, a soldier assigned to Task Force Scorpion, converses with civilians on the battlefield as part of military operations in urban terrain, here, May 12. Ingerick was the convoy co... More
Motorcyclists from all over the country congregated
Motorcyclists from all over the country congregated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in support of the fifth annual Armed Forced Freedom Ride, here, May 15. Proceeds from the event benefited the Marine Corps... More
First Lt. Kathleen Petit, a Marine serving with Research,
First Lt. Kathleen Petit, a Marine serving with Research, Development, and Engineering Command’s Science and Technology Assistance Team here, shares a smile during the farewell ceremony held for her and a few o... More
First Sgt. Britt Cogan, of the Headquarters and Headquarters
First Sgt. Britt Cogan, of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Battalion at Camp Cropper manned the computer desk as his wife Rashell took the stage first... More
The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,
The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense, and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general of United States Forces – Iraq, meet at Al Faw Palace, here, to conduct a meeting prior to the Secretary’s t... More
The identification tags of Spc. Nicholas Newby hang
The identification tags of Spc. Nicholas Newby hang from his M-4 carbine as part of the soldier memorial dedicated to his honor. Newby was killed in action July 7 when his convoy was struck by an improvised exp... More
Staff Maj. Gen. Montadher Mohammed Fat’hi, commander
Staff Maj. Gen. Montadher Mohammed Fat’hi, commander of the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Special Training Academy located at Camp Dublin, Iraq, watches a squad of his trainees perform a tactical demon... More
Forrest "Ed" Smith, a Defense Institute of Security
Forrest "Ed" Smith, a Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management instructor from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, watches students work during a Security Cooperation Information Portal class at F... More
A Marine keeps track of the time as participants of
A Marine keeps track of the time as participants of the Marine Physical Fitness Competition at the New Embassy Compound run three miles. The competition consisted of three events, the pull-up, the sit-up, and t... More
You, Me, and Irene: Deployed service members and families prepare for ...
A soldier at the New Embassy Compound, Baghdad, watches a news report regarding Hurricane Irene. Several service members and civilian contractors deployed here have family members who live in the hurricane’s path.
Service members talk to 'Fox and Friends'
Petty Officer 3rd Class Clinton Howell, Senior Airman Terence J. Manson, Spc. Ashley Powell and Lance Cpl. Isreal Schafer stand with Maj. Gen. Jeffery Buchanan, spokesman for the United States Forces – Iraq dur... More
Prior and current airmen deployed to the New Embassy
Prior and current airmen deployed to the New Embassy Compound, here, celebrate the Air Force's 64th birthday, Sept. 18, through a traditional cake cutting ceremony held at the NEC's dining facility. The festivi... More
An Iraqi tank crewmaner from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment,
An Iraqi tank crewmaner from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army cleans an M1A1 Abrams tank air filter after a day of training in the M1A1 Maneuver Collective Training Course at the Besmaya ... More
A U.S. soldier playing the part of an opposing force,
A U.S. soldier playing the part of an opposing force, or OPFOR, combatant waits inside a house to engage a patrol as part of the 94th Military Police Company's military operations in urban terrain training at t... More
Two soldiers with the 411th Engineer Brigade hang a
Two soldiers with the 411th Engineer Brigade hang a banner in preparation for the brigade's farewell ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, April 18. The 411th is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in sup... More
Shelly Fischer, a native of La Crosse, Wis. and a worker
Shelly Fischer, a native of La Crosse, Wis. and a worker for Logistic Health Incorperated, helps a Soldier sign in to the Periodic Health Assessment on a laptop set up by the company. Fischer is just one of man... More
Sgt. Derek Willis of the 300th Sustainment Brigade
Sgt. Derek Willis of the 300th Sustainment Brigade sets up a monitor which is going to be used in the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter during Combat Support Training Exercise 2010 at Fort McCoy, Wis.
U.S. Army Sgt. Alfredo Miranda, a soldier deploying
U.S. Army Sgt. Alfredo Miranda, a soldier deploying with Task Force Scorpion, holds his son Cameron during a ceremony celebrating the unit’s validation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, May, 10. Tas... More
A soldier attached to Task Force Scorpion watches a
A soldier attached to Task Force Scorpion watches a bridge where a sniper attack was believed to have originated during military operations in urban terrain training, here, May 12. The task force is scheduled t... More
Patrons of the fifth annual Armed Forces Freedom Ride
Patrons of the fifth annual Armed Forces Freedom Ride show off their bikes prior to the festivities at Doughboy Field, here, May 15. Proceeds from the event benefit the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation a... More
This Wiffle ball was presented to Col. John E. Shanklin
This Wiffle ball was presented to Col. John E. Shanklin Jr., chief adviser of the last Research, Development and Engineering Command’s Science and Technology Assistance Team in Iraq, during the team’s farewell ... More
Sgt. Thomas L. Rincon, of the Headquarters and Headquarters
Sgt. Thomas L. Rincon, of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Battalion at Camp Cropper, takes a front row seat in anticipation of seeing his wife in a fa... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta chats with
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta chats with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James F. Jeffery during a meeting at Al Faw Palace, July 11. This is Panetta’s first trip to the country as the newly-appointed defen... More
This soldier memorial is in dedication of Sgt. Nathan
This soldier memorial is in dedication of Sgt. Nathan Beyers, a soldier assigned to B Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade deployed here. Beyers was killed in action July 7 when his c... More
An Iraqi National Policeman carries a battering ram
An Iraqi National Policeman carries a battering ram as another pulls security during a tactical demonstration at the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Special Training Academy located at Camp Dublin, Iraq,... More
Contestants participating in the Marine Physical Fitness
Contestants participating in the Marine Physical Fitness Challenge at the New Embassy Compound Aug. 26 look at a map outlying the three-mile-run course.
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar prepares to fly an American
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar prepares to fly an American flag as part of the Air Force's 64th birthday celebrations at the New Embassy Compound, Sept. 18.
An Iraqi tanker from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th
An Iraqi tanker from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army, assists in aligning an M1A1 Abrams’ main cannon with the tank’s primary sight system to ensure accurate fire during the M1A1 maneuve... More
Spc. Shayna Provencal with the 94th Military Police
Spc. Shayna Provencal with the 94th Military Police Company plays an Afghan woman as part of the 94th's military operations in urban terrain training at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, Maine, April 14, 2... More
Familiy members of soldiers attached to the 411th Engineer
Familiy members of soldiers attached to the 411th Engineer Brigade share an emotional goodbye as their loved ones leave for deployment in Afghanistan at Stewart Air National Guard Base, April 19.
Spc. Kody Galea from the 842nd Signal Brigade cuts
Spc. Kody Galea from the 842nd Signal Brigade cuts a wire tie grouping a set of wires at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 842nd is in charge of wiring the FOBs for phone and internet connectivity before the 24-hour operati... More
U.S. Army Maj. James “Matt” Smith, from Williamsburg,
U.S. Army Maj. James “Matt” Smith, from Williamsburg, Ky., flips some hamburgers at the barbecue following a ceremony celebrating the validation of Task Force Scorpion, May 10. Task Force Scorpion is scheduled... More
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Blount, a soldier assigned to
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Blount, a soldier assigned to Task Force Scorpion, bounds to a new position during military operations in urban terrain training, here, May 12. Blount, along with the rest of Task Force Sc... More
Bikers participating in the 2011 Armed Forces Freedom
Bikers participating in the 2011 Armed Forces Freedom Ride travel by the McGuire airfield on their way to Doughboy Field, here, for a day of festivities. Approximately 600 riders participated in this year's event.
Col. Jeff Marquez, chief, Joint Operations force management,
Col. Jeff Marquez, chief, Joint Operations force management, United States Forces – Iraq, shares a few words about Lt. Col. Angela Wannamaker during the Research, Development and Engineering Command’s Science a... More
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Battalion at Camp Cropper, here watch their wives in a fashion show at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., via Skype June 30.
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, commanding general of United
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, commanding general of United States Forces – Iraq, shares a few words with U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta outside Al Faw Palace July 11. After the meeting with Austin, Panetta c... More
The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,
The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense, answers questions at a town hall meeting at Camp Victory, Iraq, July 11, as part of his first trip to Iraq. Panetta answered service members’ questions about... More
This soldier memorial is in dedication of Spc. Nicholas
This soldier memorial is in dedication of Spc. Nicholas Newby, a soldier assigned to B Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade, deployed here. Newby was killed in action July 7 when his ... More
An Iraqi National Policeman engages an enemy gunman
An Iraqi National Policeman engages an enemy gunman during a tactical demonstration held at the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Special Training Academy located at Camp Dublin, Iraq, July 16. Since its i... More
Parker J. Schaffel, a contestant participating in the
Parker J. Schaffel, a contestant participating in the Marine Powerman Challenge at the New Embassy Compound during the three-mile-run portion of the competition Aug. 26. The winner of the competition will have ... More
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar holds the flag as it is prepared
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar holds the flag as it is prepared to be hoisted up the flag pole at the New Embassy Compound, Sept. 18. The flag flying ceremony was part of the Air Force's 64th birthday celebration.
An Iraqi M1A1 Abrams tank, belonging to 1st Company,
An Iraqi M1A1 Abrams tank, belonging to 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army, fires a shot downrange at the Besmaya Combat Training Center Sept. 27 as part of the M1A1 maneuver collective tra... More
An Iraqi tanker from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th
An Iraqi tanker from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army assists in aligning an M1A1 Abrams’ main cannon with the tank’s primary sight system to ensure accurate fire during the M1A1 Maneuver... More
A soldier with the 94th Military Police Company searches
A soldier with the 94th Military Police Company searches for enemy activity during military operation in urban terrain training at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, Maine, April 14, 2012. The objectives fo... More
Soldiers with the 411th Engineer Brigade stand in formation
Soldiers with the 411th Engineer Brigade stand in formation and give their families a final salute before heading off to Fort Bliss for mobilization training April 19. The brigade is scheduled to deploy to Afgh... More
Brig. Gen. Walter B. Chahanovich, commander of CSTX
Brig. Gen. Walter B. Chahanovich, commander of CSTX 2010, speaks at a press conference at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 2.
Spc. Fred Holloway, 842nd Signal Company, coils excess
Spc. Fred Holloway, 842nd Signal Company, coils excess cable after running it from the tactical operations command to the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter on FOB Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Blount, a soldier assigned to
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Blount, a soldier assigned to Task Force Scorpion, rests on a wall after completing an assault on a sniper's location during military operations in urban terrain, here, May 12. The task fo... More
A biker participating in the fifth annual Armed Forces
A biker participating in the fifth annual Armed Forces Freedom Ride gives the thumbs up to spectators as he rides past the McGuire airfield, here, May, 16. The proceeds from the ride benefited the Burlington Co... More
Friends and teammates of the Research, Development,
Friends and teammates of the Research, Development, and Engineering Command’s Science and Technology Assistance Team listens to the speeches at the team’s farewell ceremony here June 25. The RDECOM team is the ... More
A soldier from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
A soldier from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Battalion at Camp Cropper watches his wife take to the Catwalk during the Patriotic Pampering held at F... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Maj.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Maj. Gen. Bernard Champoux, United States Division – Central commander, arrive at Hope Chapel on Camp Victory, Iraq, July 11. Panetta conducted a town hall meeting ... More
These soldier memorials are in honor of Sgt. Nathan
These soldier memorials are in honor of Sgt. Nathan Beyers and Spc. Nicholas Newby, soldiers assigned to B Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade deployed here. The soldiers were killed... More
An Iraqi National Policeman provides security from
An Iraqi National Policeman provides security from behind a sand berm during a tactical demonstration held at the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Special Training Academy located at Camp Dublin, Iraq Jul... More
A contestant participating in the Marine Physical Fitness
A contestant participating in the Marine Physical Fitness Challenge at the New Embassy Compound Aug. 26 hangs above the bar during the pull-up portion of the competition. The competition consisted of three even... More
An airman deployed to the New Embassy Compound hoists
An airman deployed to the New Embassy Compound hoists the American flag up a flag pole as part of the Air Force's 64th birthday celebration, Sept. 18.
An Iraqi M1A1 Abrams tank belonging to 1st Company,
An Iraqi M1A1 Abrams tank belonging to 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army fires a shot downrange at the Besmaya Combat Training Center, Sept. 27 as part of the M1A1 Maneuver Collective Trai... More
A soldier playing an Afghan person of interest fires
A soldier playing an Afghan person of interest fires paintballs at soldiers from the 94th Military Police Company during military operations in urban terrain training at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, M... More
Yellow ribbons marked with the names of the soldiers
Yellow ribbons marked with the names of the soldiers deploying with the 411th Engineer Brigade were ceremoniously attached to a wooden castle as part of the brigade's farewell ceremony at Stewart Air National G... More
Pfc. Mike Blount with the 77th Sustainment Brigade
Pfc. Mike Blount with the 77th Sustainment Brigade from Fort Dix, N.J., uncoils electrical wire to layout in the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter set up on Forward Operating Base Freedom on Fort McCoy, Wis. Th... More
Sgt. Bryan Jones of the 389th Engineer Company measures
Sgt. Bryan Jones of the 389th Engineer Company measures a plank of wood for a construction project on Forward Operating Base Freedom, here, at Fort McCoy. The project is part of Combat Support Training Exercise... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Hougnon, first sergeant
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Hougnon, first sergeant of Task Force Scorpion, searches a detainee during military operations in urban terrain training, here, May 12. The training is part of an effort to validate t... More
Barbara Borowiec, owner of Barb’s Harley Davidson and
Barbara Borowiec, owner of Barb’s Harley Davidson and one of the organizers of the Armed Forces Freedom Ride, here, talks to the crowd of bikers and patrons of the event, May, 15. The proceeds from the event be... More
Lt. Col. Angela Wannamaker, a team member of the Research,
Lt. Col. Angela Wannamaker, a team member of the Research, Development and Engineering Command’s Science and Technology Assistance Team addresses her friends and peers during the unit’s farewell ceremony here, ... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to service members during a town hall meeting at Camp Victory, Iraq, July 11. This is the first time Panetta has come to Iraq as the newly-appointed defense secretary.
Sgt. Nathan Beyers and Spc. Nicholas Newby were each
Sgt. Nathan Beyers and Spc. Nicholas Newby were each posthumously awarded the bronze star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct medal, Iraqi campaign medal with a combat star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary m... More
An Iraqi National Policeman prepares to throw a simulation
An Iraqi National Policeman prepares to throw a simulation flash grenade through a door of a range house as part of a tactical demonstration held at the Ministry of Interior’s National Police Special Training A... More
The shoes of a contestant of the Marine Physical Fitness
The shoes of a contestant of the Marine Physical Fitness Challenge at the New Embassy Compound dangle as he participates in the pull-up portion of the competition Aug. 26. Both military and State Department emp... More
Staff Sgt. Dustin Hicks salutes the American Flag as
Staff Sgt. Dustin Hicks salutes the American Flag as it is hoisted up a flag pole at the New Embassy Compound as part of the Air Force's 64th birthday celebration, Sept. 18.
An Iraqi tank crewman from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment,
An Iraqi tank crewman from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army watches one of his the company’s platoon’s’ M1A1 Abrams participate in a live-fire exercise as part of the Maneuver Collective ... More
A soldier with the 94th Military Police Company listens
A soldier with the 94th Military Police Company listens to the after action review following his squad's iteration of military operations in urban terrain training at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, Main... More
Lt. Col. Wai Tong, a soldier with the 411th Engineer
Lt. Col. Wai Tong, a soldier with the 411th Engineer Brigade, holds his child during the Brigade's farewell ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, April 19. Task Force Empire is scheduled to be deployed t... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Hougnon and Sgt. Edward
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Michael Hougnon and Sgt. Edward Minaya, soldiers with Task Force Scorpion, attempt to clear a stairwell during military operations in urban terrain, here, May 12, while Sgt. 1st Class Robert ... More
After a ride around the joint base, the bikers participating
After a ride around the joint base, the bikers participating in this year's Armed Forces Freedom Ride were able to enjoy a barbeque at Doughboy Field, here, May, 16.
The helmet of Sgt. Nathan Beyers as it sat on top of
The helmet of Sgt. Nathan Beyers as it sat on top of the soldier memorial dedicated to his honor. Beyers was killed in action July 7 when his convoy was struck by an improvised explosive device outside Camp Vic... More
Iraqi National Policemen stack against the wall of
Iraqi National Policemen stack against the wall of a range house in preparation to breach a door and secure a high value target hiding inside during a tactical demonstration held at the Ministry of Interior’s N... More
An RSA security "token" like this is used when logging
An RSA security "token" like this is used when logging in to the Security Cooperation Information Portal.
Participants of the Marine Physical Fitness Competition
Participants of the Marine Physical Fitness Competition push out their stride during the first lap of the competition at the New Embassy Compound, Aug. 26.
Col. Victoria Reed folds the American flag after it
Col. Victoria Reed folds the American flag after it was flown as part of a flag flying ceremony at the New Embassy Compound, here, Sept. 18. The ceremony was part of the Air Force's 64th birthday celebration here.
Bill Deveraux, an M1A1 instructor, assists soldiers
Bill Deveraux, an M1A1 instructor, assists soldiers from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army back their tank up during a live-fire demonstration at the Besmaya Combat Training Center, Sept. ... More
Soldiers with the 94th Military Police Company, based
Soldiers with the 94th Military Police Company, based out of Londonderry, N.H., listens to an informational briefing for their weekend training activities at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, Maine, April ... More
A child in attendance of the 411th Engineer Brigade
A child in attendance of the 411th Engineer Brigade farewell ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base runs around waving an American flag prior to the ceremony's start April 19.
The soldiers from Task Force Scorpion conduct an after
The soldiers from Task Force Scorpion conduct an after action review following their military operations in urban terrain training, here, May 12. This task force is training to become validated for their upcomi... More
The helmet of Sgt. Nicholas Newby as it sat on top
The helmet of Sgt. Nicholas Newby as it sat on top of the soldier memorial dedicated to his honor. Newby was killed in action July 7 when his convoy was struck by an improvised explosive device outside Camp Vic... More
After successfully breaching a range house and safely
After successfully breaching a range house and safely securing a high value target, Iraqi National Policemen stack against a wall in preparation for a strategic exit to their tactical vehicles outside as part o... More
A Marine writes down the times of contestants of the
A Marine writes down the times of contestants of the Marine Physical Fitness Competition as they cross the finish line, Aug. 26.
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar holds the American flag as
Lt. Col. Charles Spillar holds the American flag as Col. Victoria Reed salutes as part of a flag flying ceremony at the New Embassy Compound, here, Sept. 18. The ceremony was part of the Air Force's 64th birthd... More
An Iraqi tanker tank crewman from 1st Company, 2nd
An Iraqi tanker tank crewman from 1st Company, 2nd Regiment, 34th Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army unloads a sabot round from a munitions truck to be loaded on one of the company’s M1A1 Abrams tanks during the Maneuver ... More
During the 94th Military Police Company's military
During the 94th Military Police Company's military operations in urban terrain training at the Bog Brook training site in Gilead, Maine, April 14, some soldiers wear specific opposing force, or OPFOR, attire to... More
First Lt. Brett Knutson, a soldier with the 411th Engineer
First Lt. Brett Knutson, a soldier with the 411th Engineer Brigade and his wife listen to a presentation during his farewell ceremony at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y., April 19.
When soldiers train they train to fight. However, when
When soldiers train they train to fight. However, when training to fight, the more realistic the training is, the better it benefits the soldier. That is why soldiers training with First Army, here, use blank a... More
The identification tags of Sgt. Nathan Beyers hang
The identification tags of Sgt. Nathan Beyers hang from his M-4 carbine as part of the soldier memorial dedicated to his honor. Beyers was killed in action July 7 when his convoy was struck by an improvised exp... More
Iraqi National Policemen in formation listen to words
Iraqi National Policemen in formation listen to words of praise from their commander and an ambassador from the United States Army following a tactical demonstration held at the Ministry of Interior’s National ... More
Hank Lewis, a contestant in the Marine Physical Fitness
Hank Lewis, a contestant in the Marine Physical Fitness Competition at the New Embassy Compound, Aug. 26, tries to get a few more sit-ups in before time runs out. The sit-up portion of the competition required ... More
Prior and current airmen deployed to the New Embassy
Prior and current airmen deployed to the New Embassy Compound, here, pose for a photograph outside the NEC's dining facility prior to the cake cutting event inside. The festivities included a fun run, flag flyi... More