Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al Habib al Rabi’a, prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. Forces ... More
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division collect unexpended ordnance at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait after convoying from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2011. The Ironhorse ... More
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division approach the firing line at a small arms range in Kuwait in preparation for their deployment to Iraq in July 2011.
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division zero their weapons at a small arms range in Kuwait in preparation for their deployment to Iraq in July 2011.
A reporter from an Iraqi media outlet interviews Col.
A reporter from an Iraqi media outlet interviews Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, after a ceremony in which U.S. forces formally handed control of Contingency Ope... More
Capt. Jake Wade of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Capt. Jake Wade of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits to be briefed in preparation for a convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 16, 2011. The Ironhorse Brigade wa... More
Josh Archibald (center), a member of the State Department,
Josh Archibald (center), a member of the State Department, speaks with the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq and U.S. forces to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The she... More
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade,
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq at a meeting in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’... More
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, wait to be briefed after staging vehicles in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo,... More
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah Province, Iraq hours before the last U.S. convoy departed from its gates, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet with the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. U.S. forces are transitioning author... More
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province,
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq stands nearly empty, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Lt. Col. David Northridge (right), deputy commander
Lt. Col. David Northridge (right), deputy commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, speaks with Col. Mohamed, the commander of Kuwaiti Land Forces’ 6th Brigade, during a partnership meeting, F... More
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, prince of
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, welcomes guests to his home, here, Sept. 22. Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered to discuss their role i... More
Children play in the streets of Al Kut, Iraq while
Children play in the streets of Al Kut, Iraq while Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, attends a meeting with sheiks from across central and southern Iraq, Sept.... More
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with Sons of Iraq members and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The Sons o... More
First Lt. Andrew Zyra of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry
First Lt. Andrew Zyra of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, walks with local children during a joint mission with Iraqi Security Forces in Jabella, Iraq, Nov. 12... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al Habib al Rabi’a (left), prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. ... More
A local Iraqi clutches prayer beads during a meeting
A local Iraqi clutches prayer beads during a meeting between Sheik Hussein of Diwaniyah province, Iraq and Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Oct. 18, 2011. Dur... More
Spc. Justin Hickman of the 1st Brigade Combat Team,
Spc. Justin Hickman of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, prepares his vehicle’s radios for a mission, Oct. 18, 2011. During its deployment, the 1st Cavalry Division brigade worked to continue d... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al Habib al Rabi’a (center), prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S... More
Local Iraqi reporters position Maj. Robert Kimmel,
Local Iraqi reporters position Maj. Robert Kimmel, the operations officer for 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, for a television interview. During its deployme... More
Cameramen and reporters from Iraqi media outlets set
Cameramen and reporters from Iraqi media outlets set up their equipment to film a ceremony in which U.S. forces formally handed control of Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah, Iraq to the Iraqi army. T... More
The lights of Diwiniyah, Iraq can be seen shining from
The lights of Diwiniyah, Iraq can be seen shining from Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division depart Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq for the last time, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time,... More
Killeen, Texas native, Maj. Matthew Cuviello, the executive
Killeen, Texas native, Maj. Matthew Cuviello, the executive officer for the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Chicago native, Capt. David Sherck, commander f... More
Sandbags lined the walls of concrete bunkers to further
Sandbags lined the walls of concrete bunkers to further fortify their protection in the event of a rocket attack on Contingency Operating Site Kalsu, Iraq.
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, addresses Sons of Iraq members and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq about the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The sheiks are p... More
Local men gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq to
Local men gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq to see the soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during a joint mission with Iraqi Security Forces, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Division b... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, (left) the senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, (left) the senior enlisted member of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Col. Scott Efflandt, (right) the commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry D... More
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Lt. Col. Jason Hayes (left), battalion commander of
Lt. Col. Jason Hayes (left), battalion commander of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division speaks with Col. Mohamed, the commander of Kuwaiti Land Forces’ 6th Brigade... More
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet with Sons of Iraq members and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. U.S. forces are transitioning au... More
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah Province, Iraq, Dec. 15, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a (left), Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. ... More
Spc. Alexandra Rickelmann, an intelligence operations
Spc. Alexandra Rickelmann, an intelligence operations specialist assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, prepares to stick Sgt. 1st Class Sarah ... More
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered in the house of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a in Al Kut, Iraq to meet with Maj. Gen. Bernard Champoux, commander of the 25th Infantry Division and... More
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered in the house of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a in Al Kut, Iraq to meet with Maj. Gen. Bernard Champoux, commander of the 25th Infantry Division and... More
Sgt. Steven Richard pulls security during a meeting
Sgt. Steven Richard pulls security during a meeting between Sheik Hussein of Diwaniyah province, Iraq and Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Oct. 18, 2011. Duri... More
Capt. Matthew Rensberry, the brigade surgeon for 1st
Capt. Matthew Rensberry, the brigade surgeon for 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, speaks with a director of a clinic in Jabella, Iraq, about the clinic’s medical capabilities, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1... More
Cameramen and reporters from Iraqi media outlets gather
Cameramen and reporters from Iraqi media outlets gather on the street at Contingency Operating Site Echo to film Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and leaders of t... More
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, receive a brief in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 16, ... More
Col. Scott Efflandt (right), commander of 1st Brigade,
Col. Scott Efflandt (right), commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The sheiks are primarily co... More
Cavalry scouts, assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Cavalry scouts, assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, review the components of an OE-254 radio antennae prior to a timed assembly event during the Ga... More
A child looks on during a visit to the clinic in Jabella,
A child looks on during a visit to the clinic in Jabella, Iraq, by soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Division brigade worked to continue developing an end... More
Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment,
Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, rest on mats spread across the floor of the dining facility at Contingency Operating Station Echo before ... More
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, wait to be briefed after staging vehicles in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo,... More
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, wait to be briefed after staging vehicles in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo,... More
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade Combat
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, briefs soldiers in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 16, 2011. The Ironh... More
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stage their vehicles at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait after convoying from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 17, 2011. The Ironhor... More
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, welcomes guests to his home, here, Sept. 22. Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered to discuss their role i... More
Fadhul al Janabi, a member of the Sons of Iraq, speaks
Fadhul al Janabi, a member of the Sons of Iraq, speaks for the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq at a meeting to discuss the future of Iraq with U.S. forces and members of ... More
First Lt. Ronald Youngblood of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry
First Lt. Ronald Youngblood of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, helps locals and members of the Iraqi army to unload a truck of medical supplies donated to a c... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, the senior enlisted member
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, the senior enlisted member of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, paints over the Ironhorse Brigade sign on Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Ir... More
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province,
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq, stands nearly empty, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, receive a brief in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 16, ... More
The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division was
The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division was one of the last units out of Iraq, Dec. 17, 2011.
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division clear their weapons at clearing barrels on Khabari Crossing, Kuwait after convoying from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2011. Th... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a (center), Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S... More
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade,
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq at a meeting in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rai’a... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. Forces ... More
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Kalsu, Iraq
The sun sets on Contingency Operating Site Kalsu, Iraq during the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division’s deployment in 2011. During its deployment, the brigade worked to continue building upon an endur... More
Meetings between U.S. forces and local Iraqis and sheiks
Meetings between U.S. forces and local Iraqis and sheiks often involved eating traditional Iraq cuisine. Dishes primarily consist of rice, bread, and chicken or fish, or sometimes head of lamb, which is picked ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Hugo Bazan and Nicholas Lien from the
Sgt. 1st Class Hugo Bazan and Nicholas Lien from the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, get promoted at the beginning of their fourth combat tour. Not only is this ... More
Lt. Col. Jason Hayes (left), battalion commander of
Lt. Col. Jason Hayes (left), battalion commander of 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Lt. Col. David Northridge (right), deputy commander of 1st Brigade Com... More
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered
Sheiks from across central and southern Iraq gathered in the house of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a in Al Kut, Iraq to meet with Maj. Gen. Bernard Champoux, commander of the 25th Infantry Division and... More
A member of the Iraqi army works with the 1st Brigade
A member of the Iraqi army works with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division to pull security on the streets of Jabella, Iraq, during a joint mission, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Division brigade ... More
Local children gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq,
Local children gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq, to see the soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during a joint mission with Iraqi Security Forces, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Divi... More
A woman smiles during a visit to the clinic in Jabella,
A woman smiles during a visit to the clinic in Jabella, Iraq by soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Division brigade worked to continue developing an enduri... More
Local Iraqis are seen walking along the street in Jabella,
Local Iraqis are seen walking along the street in Jabella, Iraq, from inside a military personnel carrier during a joint mission with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and Iraqi Security Forces,... More
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province,
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq stands nearly empty, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, the senior enlisted member
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, the senior enlisted member of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, takes accountability of the soldiers assigned to his vehicle in preparation for a convoy from Contingen... More
Abudl Kareem Omran Al Taei (left), a Sons of Iraq member,
Abudl Kareem Omran Al Taei (left), a Sons of Iraq member, addresses U.S. forces and members of the State Department about the sacrifices he and fellow members made in the past eight years in support of establis... More
Local children gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq,
Local children gather on the streets of Jabella, Iraq, to see the soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during a joint mission with Iraqi Security Forces, Nov. 12, 2011. The 1st Cavalry Divi... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, (left) the senior enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Lance Lehr, (left) the senior enlisted member of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Col. Scott Efflandt, (right) the commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry D... More
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province,
Contingency Operating Site Echo in Diwaniyah province, Iraq stands nearly empty, Dec. 16, 2011. At the time, COS Echo was one of the two last U.S. bases in Iraq.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Schwartz attached to 1st
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Schwartz attached to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, monitors air support in preparation for a convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq to Kuwait, Dec. 16, 2... More
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, wait to be briefed after staging vehicles in preparation for their convoy from Contingency Operating Station Echo,... More
The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stages
The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stages vehicles at the convoy support center in Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq to rest and conduct minor maintenance procedures during the unit’s convoy... More
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division collect unexpended ordnance at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait after convoying from Contingency Operating Station Echo, Iraq, Dec. 17, 2011. The Ironhorse ... More