Camp Bucca

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bucca State: Al Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Eric R. Martin, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Detainees participate in a voluntary religious discussion program the coalition detention facility in southern Iraq. The voluntary religious discussion program is moderated by Islam Imams and provides the detai More

Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Chief U.S. Army Reserve, meets with Soldiers of the 391st Military Police Battalion at Camp Bucca, Iraq. The 391st Military Police Battalion is in charge of the care and custody of some More

Army Brig. Gen. Robert Hipwell, commander of the 300th Military Police Brigade and Camp Bucca (far left), along with Navy Capt. Bruce A. Derenski, Camp Bucca Deputy Commander for Support (far right), greet sold More

Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hamblen distributes schools supplies to an Iraqi man for his younger brothers Feb. 7, 2008. The donation is part of an areawide effort near Camp Bucca, Iraq, to aid the surrounding More

Airman 1st Class Sarah Coble, 886th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (ESFS), plays with children who are visiting family and friends detained in the Theater Internment Facility (TIF) in Camp Bucca, Iraq, More

Airmen from the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron take a load of soccer balls to a school near Umm Quasr, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 7. The donation is part of an area-wide effort near Forward Operating B More

Airman 1st Class Sarah Coble, 886th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, plays with children who are visiting family and friends detained in the Theater Internment Facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq, Feb. 10, 2008 More

Staff Sgt. Matthew Hamblen distributes schools supplies to an Iraqi man for his younger brothers, Feb. 7, 2008. The donation is part of an area-wide effort in near Camp Bucca to aid the surrounding citizens in More

Lt. j.g. Kristen Wheeler and other personnel assigned to the 384th Military Police Battalion deliver clothes to Iraqi citizens at the Camp Bucca Visitation and Reception Center, Feb. 10. Camp Bucca provides for More

Lt. Col. Mark A. Pilkington, commander of the 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey L. Mapes, unfurl the battalion's colors at a ceremony, Feb. 25, marking their official assumption of re More

An unidentified local Iraqi construction worker counts concrete bricks at Camp Bucca, Iraq. The bricks are produced on site by the Iraqis and are used in ongoing construction projects to improve the base camp.

A detainee artist in Camp Bucca's art center sketches out his next work. Camp Bucca not only provides for the care and custody of about 20,000 persons determined under U.N. resolution to be imperative security More

Detainees listen and participate during a voluntary religious discussion class at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The program provides the detainees an opportunity for Islamic discussions. More

Families wait at the Welcome Center to schedule a visitation to see their relatives who are being held at the theater internment facility at Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Three Blackhawks from Company A, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, fly from Camp Buhering, Kuwait, taking passengers to Camp Bucca, Iraq, April 15.

Col. David P. Glaser, commander of Task Force Bucca and the head of detention operations at Camp Bucca leads Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor into the Bucca Freedom School to see wher More

Col. David P. Glaser, commander of Task Force Bucca and the head of detention operations at Camp Bucca leads Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor into the Bucca freedom school to see wher More

Lt. Col. Mark A. Piterski and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Clark, commander and command sergeant major of the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, methodically uncase the ba More

Lt. Col. Dean Spenzos and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Marvian, commander and command sergeant major of the 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, ceremoniously uncase the squadro More

Staff Sgt. Stephen Lewis, front, and Sgt. Julio Abreu, both of C Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, work on a wooden bench in Fall 2008. Woodworking is one of the many skills members of the Field Enginee More

An Air Force security forces member assigned to the 586th Air Expeditionary Group escorts a group of Iraqi visitors to a security checkpoint on Oct. 4, 2008, at Camp Bucca, Iraq. The 586th AEG provides security More

In preparation for leadership boards, Pfc. Carlos Castro, left, is mentored by Staff Sgt. Lisandro Peralta, both of Alpha Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Nov. 21, 2008.

From left, Sgt. Roberto Rios, Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, learns about the "Go for Green" program at the dining facility at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2008, from 1 More

Lt. Col Pernell Watson, right, 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander relinquishes command of the 586th ESFS to Col. Alan Metzler, 586th Air Expeditionary Group commander, during the inactivatio More

Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arico, right, Lt. Col. Bruce Watson, and Master Sgt. Joanne Reed, 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron senior leaders, furl the flag of the squadron for the last time at the ina More

Spc. Mamadou Dosso, a supply specialist with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 113 Infantry Regiment, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, waits for his next assignment at the Camp Buc More

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine embraces Capt. Kevin Welsh, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1-102nd Cavalry Squadron, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard at Camp Bucca, Iraq, J More

Sgts. Kiory Potes (left) and Kaleo Anderson (right) sitting outside the Bucca Inn on Camp Bucca, Iraq, Jan. 15, giving "Shaka" which is a local hand gesture to say hello or "Aloha."

An aerial view of Safwan Hill, one of the properties returned to Iraqi control, July 4.

Lt. Col. William Edwards, commander, 3rd STB, 3rd AAB, 4th Inf. Div., discusses the infrastructure of Camp Bucca with Shiltagh, governor of the Basra province. (Photo by: 2nd Lt. Matthew Fumagalli)

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Carlson, base defense operations center battle noncommissioned officer, announces “attention in the BDOC” from his work station, and proceeds with directing his staff. The BDOC is the command More

Detainees participate in a voluntary religious discussion program the coalition detention facility in southern Iraq. The voluntary religious discussion program is moderated by Islam Imams and provides the detai More

A detainee takes notes during while he participates in a voluntary religious discussion program at the coalition forces detention facility in southern Iraq. The voluntary religious discussion program is moderat More

Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter receives at tour of a Theater Internment Facility at Camp Bucca. SECNAV is visiting Sailors and Marines in the Central Command area of responsibility.

2nd Lt. John H. Bergmans, Jester 1-2, 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, hands an Iraqi teacher school supplies in Safwan, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 7. The donation is part of an area-wide effort near Fo More

The 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry from Stillwater, Okla., prepares to take charge of base defense for Camp Bucca, one of the largest forward operating bases and the largest detention facility in Iraq, Feb. 25. More

Family members visit a detainee at Camp Cropper March 22. Detainees are allowed to visit with family members every day of the week, except Fridays. The goal of detention operations is to ensure the highest stan More

An instructor provides a mathematical lesson to detainees at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities available to the detainees to help them get a More

Children visiting relatives at the Camp Bucca Welcome Center color and post their artwork on the walls of the Center.

Soldiers with Company A, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, load passengers onto a Blackhawk at Camp Bucca, Iraq, on April 15.

Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor, is interviewed by Iraqi media after speaking with the detainees about their treatment since their arrival to the theater internment facility. Rubaie More

Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor, is interviewed by Iraqi media after speaking with the detainees about their treatment since their arrival to the theater internment facility. Rubaie More

An Iraqi man waits for permission to proceed through a security checkpoint manned by Senior Airman Naomi Espinoza, 586th Air Expeditionary Group, on Oct. 4, 2008, at Camp Bucca, Iraq. The 586th AEG provides sec More

In observance of 30 continuous days of service in combat operations, 1st Sgt. Thomas E. Alexander carefully affixes the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team combat patch upon Staff Sgt. Guy Perez of A Co., 2-113th More

Capt. Tamara Osgood, chief of Nutrition Care, Task Force 115th Medical, shows one display poster designed for the "Go for Green" program she initiated at the dining facility at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2008. More

Lt. Col. Bruce Watson, right, 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, relinquishes command of the 586th ESFS to Col. Alan Metzler, 586th Air Expeditionary Group commander, during the inactivatio More

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine embraces Maj. Joseph Torres, liaison officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard More

Sameer Alhaddad, a representative of the Iraqi prime minister's chief of staff, and Col. Dan Lund, Camp Bucca commander, meet, July 4, for the partnered return of a portion of Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Second Lt. Matthew Fumagalli answers questions from members of the Skyline Arabia Company during the Open House tour of the Dining Facility. (Photo by: Sgt. Jeremy Forrest)

Sgt. Jeff Barbro of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sgt. Jarred Doss of Zanesville, Ohio, monitor the counter rocket and mortar systems in the base defense operations center. The CRAM is critical to the early warning sire More

Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks to the Navy Battalion while receiving a tour of the Theater Internment Facility at Camp Bucca. SECNAV is currently visiting Sailors and Marines in More

Juvenile detainees participate in a class at the Dar al-Hikmah juvenile education center in western Baghdad. The juvenile education center is one of the educational programs provided to detainees in the care an More

Airmen with the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron speak with the headmaster of a school in Safwan, Iraq during a humanitarian mission, Feb. 7. The Airmen delivered school supplies, athletic equipment More

A detainee takes notes as the teacher provides a mathematical lesson at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities available to the detainees to help More

Families watch as the detainees are brought into the visitation center to spend time with their loved ones in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The Visitation is a scene in the New Testament that depicts the meeting between M More

The back seats of a Company A, 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, is packed with passengers and luggage during a flight from Camp Bucca, Iraq, to Camp Buhering, Kuwait, on April 15.

Detainees at the theater internment facility at Camp Bucca, sing the Iraqi national anthem for Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor as they hold the Iraqi flag in the center of their ense More

Detainees at the theater internment facility at Camp Bucca, sing the Iraqi national anthem for Dr. Mowaffak al-Rubaie, the Iraqi national security advisor as they hold the Iraqi flag in the center of their ense More

A U.S. Air Force security forces member from the 586th Air Expeditionary Group plays with Iraqi children on Sept. 29, 2008, at Camp Bucca, Iraq, while they wait for transport to the detainee visitation center. More

The flag of the 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron flies proudly while its members stand in formation during the unit's inactivation ceremony on Dec. 22. During its tenure, the 586th ESFS provided det More

The location of the prior Theater Internment Facility on Camp Bucca stands empty as it is turned over to Iraqi control, July 4. The partnered return of a portion of Camp Bucca for Iraqi Marine use is part of th More

Signal soldiers take time for a photo after performing maintenance on a digital communications hub. From left to right: Sgt. Anthony Thomas and Pfc. Steven Redwine, both assigned to 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.; Spc. More

A juvenile detainee solves a math problem on a white board during a class at the Dar al-Hikmah juvenile education center in western Baghdad. The juvenile education center is one of the educational programs prov More

Detainees watch as another detainee solves a mathematical problem on the board during their lesson at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities avai More

CNN Reporter Nic Roberts interviews Maj. Steven Shatzer, 400th Military Police Battalion about reconciliation programs at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Spc. Mamadou Dosso, a supply specialist with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 113 Infantry Regiment, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, waits for his next assignment at the Camp Buc More

(Left to Right), Pfc. Hassan Walker, financial specialist, an Augusta, Ga., native, and Sgt. Estelsy Negron, dispersing manager, and a Los Angeles, Calif., native, both with the 9th Financial Management Company More

A detainee sews together material from a blanket and uses mattress foam to create a "Bucca Bear" at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The detainees personally decorate the bears and present t More

Detainees listen during a voluntary religious discussion class at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Borders, commander, 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, bids farewell to Iraqi army Maj. Uoday, company commander, 1st Battalion, 51st Brigade, 14th Division after a belate More

Brothers Spc. Franklyn Gomez, left, C Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion, and Spc. Spencer Gomez, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2-113th Infantry Battalion, joke around while on the roof of a buildi More

A detainee stands off to the side as several military personnel admire his mural at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. Some detainees choose to participate in the arts and crafts offered by the milita More

CNN cameraman, Brian Puchaty, films Sgt. Thomas Strouse, 35th Military Police Detachment speaking to the detainees at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Spc. Franklyn Gomez, front, explains his responsibilities as a detainee guard in the Camp Bucca Theater Internment Facility while Staff Sgt. Phillip Lore, rear, listens Nov. 17, 2008. Both Soldiers are members More

Sgt. Shawn Pekrol, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion, a native of West Milford, N.J., serves Essa, an Iraqi army warrant officer, turkey during the Thanksgiving meal at Camp Bucc More

A detainee paints a picture on canvas in the Hasty school complex at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. Some detainees choose to participate in the arts and crafts offered by the military to exhibit t More

CNN cameraman, Brian Puchaty films Sgt. Thomas Strouse, 35th Military Police Detachment shaking the hand of a detainee at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Clark, 2-113th Infantry Battalion, assists an Iraqi army warrant officer, Essa, from the Safwan, Iraq, area, in choosing military clothing and equipment so that the Iraqis can outfit More

A detainee paints a picture on canvas in the Hasty school complex at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. Some detainees choose to participate in the arts and crafts offered by the military to exhibit t More

A joint U.S military leadership team representing Forward Operating Base Bucca hosted a first-time ever visit from sheiks (front row), community leaders, Iraqi army and Iraqi police officials (middle rows) from More

Detainees learn a civics lesson at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities available to the detainees to help them get a better job and serve as an exampl More

Sheik Sa'ad from the Safwan, Iraq, area and Maj. Douglas Brockmann, executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal while enhancing ca More

Detainees learn a civics lesson at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities available to the detainees to help them get a better job and serve as an exampl More

Detainees paint what will soon be the vocational school at the internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. (Department of Defense photo/Pfc. Amie J. McMillan)

A detainee presents his case to the Multinational Forces Review Committee. This is one of Camp Bucca's programs that help detainees to reintegrate into Iraqi society. (Department of Defense photo/Pfc. Amie J. McMillan)

A detainee appears before the Multinational Forces Review Committee. This is one of Camp Bucca's programs that help detainees to reintegrate into Iraqi society. (Department of Defense photo/Pfc. Amie J. McMillan)

Detainees watch as another detainee solves a mathematical problem on the board during their lesson at the theater internment facility in Camp Bucca, Iraq. The class is part of the educational opportunities avai More