A Spanish soldier evaluates Iraqi soldiers’ performance
A Spanish soldier evaluates Iraqi soldiers’ performance during a culminating exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 16, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as opera... More
An Iraqi soldier clears a corner during an urban combat
An Iraqi soldier clears a corner during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counterterrorism, logis... More
A Spanish soldier teaches room clearing techniques
A Spanish soldier teaches room clearing techniques to Iraqi soldiers during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operation... More
An Iraqi Soldier waves the flag of Iraq to signal the
An Iraqi Soldier waves the flag of Iraq to signal the successful capture of a building during a simulated combat exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 16, 2019. Coalition training programs include ... More
An Iraqi soldier removes his gas mask during a Chemical,
An Iraqi soldier removes his gas mask during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operati... More
U.S. Soldiers transfers over various tactical equipment
U.S. Soldiers transfers over various tactical equipment used to help in training the Iraqi Federal Police assigned to the 1st Federal Police Brigade at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, March 24, 2019. Coalition... More
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, shakes the hand of a Spanish soldier at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 12, 2019. Martin participated in the Catholic practice of confir... More
Iraqi Soldiers detain simulated enemies during a building
Iraqi Soldiers detain simulated enemies during a building clearing exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 16, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as operational pla... More
A Spanish trainer looks over Iraqi soldiers doing a
A Spanish trainer looks over Iraqi soldiers doing a platoon movement exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counter‐terrori... More
Iraqi Soldiers participate in a room clearing exercise
Iraqi Soldiers participate in a room clearing exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. The soldiers were part of a series of training exercises led by Spanish soldiers to improve the tactic... More
A Spanish trainer gives direct instructions to an Iraqi
A Spanish trainer gives direct instructions to an Iraqi soldier at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. The Spanish trainer instructed the Iraqi soldier on how to react to enemy fire. The Coalition... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade, 55th Signal Company
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) stands at attention as 1st Sgt. Joseph Billups inspects his dress uniform at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform inspection w... More
Iraqi soldiers run into position during a training
Iraqi soldiers run into position during a training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 15, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as operational planning, counter-t... More
A Spanish soldier evaluates Iraqi soldiers' decontamination
A Spanish soldier evaluates Iraqi soldiers' decontamination station during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offer... More
U.S. Soldier signs over various weapons to Iraqi Federal
U.S. Soldier signs over various weapons to Iraqi Federal Police assigned to the 1st Federal Police Brigade at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, March 24, 2019. Coalition forces at Besmaya and other locations sup... More
An Iraqi soldier uses a radiac probe to search for
An Iraqi soldier uses a radiac probe to search for radiation during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offers train... More
Spanish Soldiers cleans off chemicals from a simulated
Spanish Soldiers cleans off chemicals from a simulated casualty at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 13, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as operational planning, cou... More
A Spanish soldier observes an Iraqi soldier’s movement
A Spanish soldier observes an Iraqi soldier’s movement during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, c... More
A Spanish trainer instructs Iraqi soldiers during a
A Spanish trainer instructs Iraqi soldiers during a training scenario at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. This training taught the Iraqis how to move across a field together as a platoon. The C... More
Spanish soldiers rehearse aiding those exposed to harmful
Spanish soldiers rehearse aiding those exposed to harmful chemicals using a cleaning station at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 13, 2019. The Spanish military members at Besmaya partner with the Iraqi ... More
A Coalition trainer from Spain teaches Iraqi soldiers
A Coalition trainer from Spain teaches Iraqi soldiers how to do a proper sit-up prior to a Live Fire Exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 15. This physical training tests the soldier's ability ... More
Spanish soldiers fly in an AS532UL Cougar helicopter
Spanish soldiers fly in an AS532UL Cougar helicopter during a training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to develop I... More
A Spanish Soldier gives advice on shooting at the Besmaya
A Spanish Soldier gives advice on shooting at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 9, 2019. The 74 nations and five international organizations that make up the Global Coalition remain resolved to ensure th... More
A Spanish soldier takes cover during a simulated ambush
A Spanish soldier takes cover during a simulated ambush attack at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 26, 2019. The training prepared Spanish soldiers to respond to enemy attacks as efficiently and as fast a... More
The new Spanish Army commander of Besmaya, gives a
The new Spanish Army commander of Besmaya, gives a speech during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 22, 2019. The colonel’s speech sent off the pervious contingent who spen... More
A Spanish Soldier aims a HK-G36 assault rifle at the
A Spanish Soldier aims a HK-G36 assault rifle at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 9, 2019. The 74 nations and five international organizations that make up the Global Coalition remain resolved to ensure... More
A Spanish Army Brig. Gen. greets British Army Maj.
A Spanish Army Brig. Gen. greets British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 19, 2019. Ghika visited Besmaya to thank the Spanish contingent for their work training Iraqi so... More
A Spanish instructor looks on as an Iraqi soldier conducts
A Spanish instructor looks on as an Iraqi soldier conducts physical training for an upcoming live fire exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 15, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jose A. Torres, 55th Signal Company
U.S. Army Sgt. Jose A. Torres, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) stands at attention as Command Sgt. Maj. James Jackson inspects his dress uniform at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform inspec... More
Spanish soldiers train with a FN MAG machine gun in
Spanish soldiers train with a FN MAG machine gun in an AS532UL Cougar helicopter at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to develop ... More
A Spanish trainer shows Iraqi soldiers how to properly
A Spanish trainer shows Iraqi soldiers how to properly execute platoon movements during a training scenario at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operati... More
Spanish soldiers demonstrate room clearing techniques
Spanish soldiers demonstrate room clearing techniques to Iraqi soldiers during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operat... More
Iraqi soldiers participates in a Chemical, Biological,
Iraqi soldiers participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning,... More
An Iraqi Soldier rushes to cover during a training
An Iraqi Soldier rushes to cover during a training event at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 6, 2019. The soldier needed to run to cover to provide suppressive fire to cover other Iraqi soldiers. The Co... More
Iraqi soldiers practice clearing rooms during an urban
Iraqi soldiers practice clearing rooms during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counterterrorism,... More
An Iraqi Soldier provides cover for other soldiers
An Iraqi Soldier provides cover for other soldiers during a movement drill at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 15, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as operational plan... More
A Spanish soldier gives medical care to a simulated
A Spanish soldier gives medical care to a simulated casualty during a quick-response training event at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 26, 2019. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Gove... More
U.S. Soldiers provides various equipment to Iraqi Federal
U.S. Soldiers provides various equipment to Iraqi Federal Police assigned to the 1st Federal Police Brigade at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on March 24, 2019. Coalition forces at Besmaya and other locations ... More
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika meets with
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika meets with Spanish soldiers at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 18, 2019. Ghika was there to thank the Spanish contingent for their efforts to train Iraqi soldiers a... More
Spanish soldiers provide cover fire during a quick‐response
Spanish soldiers provide cover fire during a quick‐response exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 26, 2019. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to train and adv... More
A Spanish soldier assembles a radiac probe, a radiation
A Spanish soldier assembles a radiac probe, a radiation scanner, for Iraqi soldiers during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The... More
Spanish soldiers fire an FN MAG machine gun during
Spanish soldiers fire an FN MAG machine gun during a training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to develop Iraqi trai... More
The outgoing Spanish Army commander of Besmaya, presents
The outgoing Spanish Army commander of Besmaya, presents an award to an Iraqi officer during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 22, 2019. The 74 nations and five internatio... More
A Portuguese instructor teaches Iraqi Federal Policemen
A Portuguese instructor teaches Iraqi Federal Policemen from the 16th Federal Police Brigade how to safely carry an M4 rifle at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, June 3, 2019. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the... More
A Spanish Instructor looks on as an Iraqi Soldier takes
A Spanish Instructor looks on as an Iraqi Soldier takes cover while conducting a platoon movement drill at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 15, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas a... More
Spanish soldiers give medical attention to simulated
Spanish soldiers give medical attention to simulated casualties during a quick‐response training event at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 26, 2019. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the G... More
Spanish instructors observe Iraqi soldiers clearing
Spanish instructors observe Iraqi soldiers clearing rooms during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning... More
U.S. Soldier signs over various weapons to Iraqi Federal
U.S. Soldier signs over various weapons to Iraqi Federal Police assigned to the 1st Federal Police Brigade at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, March 24, 2019. Coalition forces at Besmaya and other locations sup... More
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, meets Brig. Gen. Carlos Prada Larrea at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 12, 2019. Martin participated in the Catholic practice of confir... More
Spanish Soldiers decontaminate each other in preparation
Spanish Soldiers decontaminate each other in preparation to take off CBRN Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 13, 2019. The Spanish military members at Besmaya partne... More
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, Combined
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, passes the guidon to a Spanish Army colonel during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Besm... More
An Iraqi Soldier calls out to his squad to rush down
An Iraqi Soldier calls out to his squad to rush down field and provide covering fire at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 6, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counter‐te... More
A Spanish soldier demonstrates how not to clear corners
A Spanish soldier demonstrates how not to clear corners during an urban combat training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 5, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, ... More
A Spanish soldier rides in an AS532UL Cougar helicopter
A Spanish soldier rides in an AS532UL Cougar helicopter during an air assault exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to de... More
A Spanish soldier provides cover fire with an M2 machine
A Spanish soldier provides cover fire with an M2 machine gun during quick‐response training at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 26, 2019. Coalition Forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government o... More
Spanish soldiers train on an FN MAG machine gun during
Spanish soldiers train on an FN MAG machine gun during a training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to develop Iraqi ... More
A Spanish trainer teaches Iraqi soldiers military tactics
A Spanish trainer teaches Iraqi soldiers military tactics at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 8, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counterterrorism, logistics and sustain... More
Spanish Soldiers mark their targets at the Besmaya
Spanish Soldiers mark their targets at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 9, 2019. The 74 nations and five international organizations that make up the Global Coalition remain resolved to ensure the lasti... More
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika discusses
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika discusses training improvements with Spanish service members at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 18, 2019. Ghika visited Besmaya to thank the Spanish contingent for ... More
Iraqi Soldiers move through a smokescreen to provide
Iraqi Soldiers move through a smokescreen to provide covering fire during an assault exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 16, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse ... More
A Spanish Soldier fires an HK-G36 assault rifle at
A Spanish Soldier fires an HK-G36 assault rifle at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 9, 2019. Spanish Soldiers shot at targets from 25m to improve their weapon efficiency. The 74 nations and five internati... More
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq
Alberto Ortega Martin, the Pope’s ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, signs the Besmaya honor book at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 12, 2019. All high‐profile guests sign the honor book as part of a Besma... More
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika talks with
British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika talks with an Iraqi soldier about training operations at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 18, 2019. Ghika visited Besmaya to thank the Spanish contingent for their w... More
An Iraqi soldier scans for radiation with a radiac
An Iraqi soldier scans for radiation with a radiac probe during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offers training ... More
Spanish Soldiers fire their HK-USP 9mm at the Besmaya
Spanish Soldiers fire their HK-USP 9mm at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 9, 2019. The 74 nations and five international organizations that make up the Global Coalition remain resolved to ensure the la... More
Spanish soldier carries a simulated casualty to safety
Spanish soldier carries a simulated casualty to safety at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 13, 2019. The Spanish military members at Besmaya partner with the Iraqi Security Forces to train and develop I... More
Spanish soldiers salute British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher
Spanish soldiers salute British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Besmaya Range Complex, I... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 114th Signal
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 114th Signal Battalion, inspects the uniforms of Soldiers assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform in... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 55th Signal Company
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) stand at attention during a uniform inspection at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform inspection was held to ensure Soldier... More
Spanish soldiers puts on their CBRN Personal Protection
Spanish soldiers puts on their CBRN Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq on April 13, 2019. The soldiers prepared for situational training involving chemicals. Coalition traini... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Noah Jacobs and Sgt. Angel Padilla,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Noah Jacobs and Sgt. Angel Padilla, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) stand at attention during an inspection at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform inspection was held to... More
Spanish soldiers fire a FN MAG machine gun during a
Spanish soldiers fire a FN MAG machine gun during a training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 19, 2019. The Spanish forces at Besmaya work with the Iraqi Security Forces to develop Iraqi train... More
An Iraqi Soldier orders his squad to move down-field-during
An Iraqi Soldier orders his squad to move down-field-during a movement exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 16, 2019. Coalition training programs include courses in areas as diverse as operational... More
A Spanish soldier evaluates an Iraqi soldier scanning
A Spanish soldier evaluates an Iraqi soldier scanning for radiation during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training exercise at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, April 30, 2019. The Coalition offer... More
A Spanish trainer teaches basic military tactics to
A Spanish trainer teaches basic military tactics to Iraqi soldiers at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 8, 2019. The Coalition offers training programs in operational planning, counterterrorism, logistics an... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 114th Signal
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 114th Signal Battalion, inspects the uniforms of Soldiers assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform in... More
A Spanish soldier plays a bugle during a transfer of
A Spanish soldier plays a bugle during a transfer of authority ceremony signifying a new Spanish commander of the Besmaya training mission at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, May 22, 2019. The 74 nations and fi... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Brooks, 55th Signal Company (Combat
U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Brooks, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) stands at attention during as 1st Sgt. Joseph Billups at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 1, 2014. The uniform inspection was held to ensure Soldie... More