An 8th Iraqi Army Division soldier directs traffic
An 8th Iraqi Army Division soldier directs traffic at a security checkpoint as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
A Polish soldier stands in front of a power hub unit
A Polish soldier stands in front of a power hub unit in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich commends
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich commends the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Polish military forces of MND-CS during his speech at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South ... More
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army simulate
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army simulate loading mortar rounds during an artillery training course with soldiers from the Polish Combat Support Group on May 13 at Camp Echo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airm... More
An Iraqi family proceeds to the distribution point
An Iraqi family proceeds to the distribution point as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general of MND-CS, renders one final salute to the troops of MND-CS during the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony on Oct. 4, 2008, ... More
Iraqi children show their appreciation to coalition
Iraqi children show their appreciation to coalition forces for their newly renovated schoolhouse on May 19, at the Safi Ad-Deen Al-Hihi schoolhouse in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class ... More
Polish Gen.Bronislaw Kwiatkowski, operational commander
Polish Gen.Bronislaw Kwiatkowski, operational commander of Polish land forces (left), and Gen. Mieczyslaw Bieniek, military adviser to the Polish Minister of Defense (right), each render a salute as the colors ... More
A group of soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi Army
A group of soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi Army play a game of backgammon while U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers from Joint Security Station 2 conduct a recon inspection of their outpost as a potential location for... More
U.S. Army National Guard 1st. Lt. Sean Wolf, Charlie
U.S. Army National Guard 1st. Lt. Sean Wolf, Charlie Company, 314st Military Intelligence Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, and a native of Bloomingdale, Ill., stands vigilantly with the colors of the Un... More
A Polish army unit conducts a convoy brief before heading
A Polish army unit conducts a convoy brief before heading out on a mission on Camp Echo, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
An 8th Iraqi Army Division soldier helps keep order
An 8th Iraqi Army Division soldier helps keep order as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Soldiers of the Ukrainian military render present arms
Soldiers of the Ukrainian military render present arms and eyes right as they march ceremoniously past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Miss... More
Iraqi police perform close quarter combat movements
Iraqi police perform close quarter combat movements to clear rooms during a quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo, April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)
An Iraqi police officer, and soldiers from the 8th
An Iraqi police officer, and soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army, and U.S. Army from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., sit dow... More
Polish Military from the 25th Brigade Air Cavalry,
Polish Military from the 25th Brigade Air Cavalry, attached to Task Force Falcon, instruct soldiers from the Iraqi army how to provide self aid and buddy care to injured comrades during a close quarter battle e... More
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army look over
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army look over review boards before participating in an artillery training course with soldiers from the Polish Combat Support Group on May 13 at Camp Echo. (U.S. Air Force... More
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business about the power supply unit in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general of Multi-National Force Iraq, expresses his gratitude to the brave men and women of the Polish military forces of MND-CS and congratulates them on a job ... More
A Polish Soldier takes a security position outside
A Polish Soldier takes a security position outside a new primary school for girls in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
An 8th division Iraqi scout "pies" a corner with his
An 8th division Iraqi scout "pies" a corner with his M-16 assault rifle as he and his team move tactically through their barracks living area during urban movement training Sept. 24, 2008, at the 8th division I... More
Band members from the Iraqi army provide music for
Band members from the Iraqi army provide music for the parade in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Jan. 9. The parade is part of the celebration for the Iraqi police birthday.
An 8th Division Iraqi soldier shoots a game of pool
An 8th Division Iraqi soldier shoots a game of pool with some local teenagers at an arcade while conducting a joint dismounted patrol with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th In... More
Civil-Military Cooperation officials enter a new primary
Civil-Military Cooperation officials enter a new primary school for girls to inspect the facilities in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gabriel Reza) (Released)
Soldiers of the Bosnian military render present arms
Soldiers of the Bosnian military render present arms and eyes right as they march ceremoniously past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Missio... More
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon render
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon render present arms as they march past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony on Oc... More
8th Iraqi Army and Polish soldiers try to keep order
8th Iraqi Army and Polish soldiers try to keep order at a security checkpoint as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon render
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon render present arms and eyes right as they march ceremoniously past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South ... More
Iraqi army soldiers train with Polish Military from
Iraqi army soldiers train with Polish Military from the 25th Brigade Air Cavalry, attached to Task Force Falcon, in close quarter battle tactics at Camp Echo, April 28, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Cl... More
An Iraqi walks down the street in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq,
An Iraqi walks down the street in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
A Polish color guard detail hoists the colors of the
A Polish color guard detail hoists the colors of the Polish flag one last time at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony Oct. 4, 2008 at Camp Echo, Iraq.
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces set up a security checkpoint so Civil-Military Cooperation officials can distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care
Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Local Iraqi teenagers play a game of pool at a small
Local Iraqi teenagers play a game of pool at a small arcade while soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi army and U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infant... More
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general of Multi-National Force Iraq, and Command Sgt. Maj. Hill render a salute as the colors of the Polish flag are raised for the last time during the Polish ... More
A group of Iraqi 5th Department of Border Enforcement
A group of Iraqi 5th Department of Border Enforcement instructors take an end of course exam to finalize their completion of a Field Officers Leadership Management course as additional training for their instru... More
A Polish soldier walks through darkened halls as Civil
A Polish soldier walks through darkened halls as Civil - Military Cooperation officials inspect a new high school for girls in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
An Iraqi man receives a package as Civil-Military
An Iraqi man receives a package as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Polish military from the 25th Brigade Air Cavalry,
Polish military from the 25th Brigade Air Cavalry, attached to Task Force Falcon, instruct soldiers from the Iraqi army how to provide self aid and buddy care to injured comrades during a close quarter battle e... More
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general of MND-CS,presents the folded colors of the Multi-National Division Center South flag to Pan Bogdan Klich, Polish Minister of Defense during the Polish Mu... More
U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Brown, Commander of Joint Security
U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Brown, Commander of Joint Security Station 2, 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., and soldiers from the 8th Div... More
An Iraqi police officer watches as local teenagers
An Iraqi police officer watches as local teenagers play a game of foosball at a small arcade during a joint dismounted patrol with soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army and U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, C... More
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces prepare to set up a security checkpoint so Civil-Military Cooperation officials can distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on ... More
Two Polish soldiers assigned to a flag detail prepare
Two Polish soldiers assigned to a flag detail prepare to raise the colors of the Polish flag one last time at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony on Oct. 4, 2008 at Camp Echo, Iraq.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Critchfield, 1st Platoon, Comanche
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Critchfield, 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. and a soldier from the 8th division Iraqi army shoot a game of pool ... More
A young Iraqi girl talks to a Polish soldier as he
A young Iraqi girl talks to a Polish soldier as he watches a street in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
An Iraqi boy helps carry a package for an Iraqi woman
An Iraqi boy helps carry a package for an Iraqi woman as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Polish forces secure the street outside a school in
Polish forces secure the street outside a school in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
Iraqi children play near by as soldiers from the 8th
Iraqi children play near by as soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army conduct a joint patrol with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division... More
Iraqi civilians wait to be allowed through the security
Iraqi civilians wait to be allowed through the security checkpoint as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
A group of Iraqi 5th Department of Border Enforcement
A group of Iraqi 5th Department of Border Enforcement officers and instructors take an end of course exam to finalize their completion of a Field Officers Leadership Management course, Sept. 25, 2008, at Camp Echo, Iraq.
Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care
Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd
U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., and soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army conduct a joint recon patrol to i... More
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich congratulates
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich congratulates 8th Division Iraqi army commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ali Farhood Othman, after presenting him the Polish Defense medal at the Polish Multi-Nation Divis... More
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon march
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon march ceremoniously through the parade field as they lead one final Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony on Oct.... More
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces
8th Iraqi Army Division soldiers and Polish forces set up a security checkpoint so Civil-Military Cooperation officials can distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Lt.Col. Wincenty Skrzypczak, from Polish G7, briefs
Lt.Col. Wincenty Skrzypczak, from Polish G7, briefs soldiers and officers of the Iraqi army and Iraqi police on their quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st ... More
Iraqi police advance forward in bounding movements
Iraqi police advance forward in bounding movements during a quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo, April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)
Iraqi army soldiers advance forward in bounding movements
Iraqi army soldiers advance forward in bounding movements during a quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo, April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Plew)
A Civil-Military Cooperation official inspects a new
A Civil-Military Cooperation official inspects a new primary school for girls with the help of a young Iraqi boy in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/ Spc. Gabriel Reza)
U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general
U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general of Multi-National Force - Iraq, congratulates Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich on the tremendous success of Poland's mission in Multi-National Di... More
Iraqi army soldiers and Iraqi Police direct traffic
Iraqi army soldiers and Iraqi Police direct traffic as Polish forces make their way through a busy intersection in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Chris Raisl, 1st Platoon, 370th Engineer
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Chris Raisl, 1st Platoon, 370th Engineer Company, 54th Combat Engineer Battalion, Bamberg, Germany, gives an introductory brief on basic pre-mission procedures for route clearing to soldiers f... More
A Polish helicopter provides security during a parade
A Polish helicopter provides security during a parade in Ad Diwanyah, Iraq, on Jan. 9. The parade is part of the celebration for the Iraqi police birthday.
Soldiers from the Iraqi army advance through a cloud
Soldiers from the Iraqi army advance through a cloud of purple smoke inside mock urban environment in a tactical stack formation during a quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air For... More
An 8th Division Iraqi soldier greets the commander
An 8th Division Iraqi soldier greets the commander of an 8th Division Iraqi Army outpost during a site recon patrol for future Joint Security Station locations with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Comp... More
An Iraqi police officer hands off his weapon to his
An Iraqi police officer hands off his weapon to his over-watch partner while detaining a mock insurgent during a quick reaction force exercise at Camp Echo April 30, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class... More
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army set up a
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army set up a mortar tube during an artillery training course with soldiers from the Polish combat support group on May 13 at Camp Echo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Cla... More
A Polish soldier walks to the HMMWV after visiting
A Polish soldier walks to the HMMWV after visiting a power supply building in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Iraqi police officers render present arms and eyes
Iraqi police officers render present arms and eyes right as they march ceremoniously past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony ... More
An Iraqi tank blends into its surroundings in the city
An Iraqi tank blends into its surroundings in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
Polish Chief of General Staff, Gen. Franciszek Gagor
Polish Chief of General Staff, Gen. Franciszek Gagor (center), Gen. Bronislaw Kwiatkowski, Operational Commander of Polish Land Forces (left), and Mongolian Minister of Defense H.E. Luvsanvandan Bold (right) ma... More
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general
Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general of MND-CS, gives his thanks and gratitude to the soldiers and leaders of the of the Iraqi government, and the military forces of the other 13 host nations... More
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich and Polish
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich and Polish Maj. Gen. Andrzej Malinowski, commanding general of MND-CS, make their arrival to attend the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Cerem... More
Soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army listen intently
Soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army listen intently as they receive an introductory class in basic pre-mission procedures for route clearing from U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, 370th Engineer Company, 54... More
U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Brown, Commander of Joint Security
U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Brown, Commander of Joint Security Station 2, 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. visits with local children pla... More
Iraqi army soldiers and a Polish soldier get acquainted
Iraqi army soldiers and a Polish soldier get acquainted on a busy street in the city of Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq on Feb. 11, 2008. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Gabriel Reza)
Polish soldiers walk in a power supply building in
Polish soldiers walk in a power supply building in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business about the power supply unit in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi scouts play against
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi scouts play against U.S. Soldiers from Operational Detachment Alpha team 0326 in a soccer game during their morning physical fitness session on Sept. 24, 2008, at the 8th Di... More
An Iraqi man passes through a security checkpoint as
An Iraqi man passes through a security checkpoint as Civil-Military Cooperation officials distribute care packages to Iraqi civilians in the city of Ad Diwaniyah on Jan. 3, 2008.
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich presents
Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich presents the Polish Defense medal to 8th Division Iraqi army commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ali Farhood Othman, at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of... More
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general
U.S. Army General Raymond T. Odierno, commanding general of Multi-National Force - Iraq, congratulates Polish Minister of Defense Pan Bogdan Klich on the tremendous success of Poland's mission in Multi-National... More
A Polish soldier listens to the convoy brief before
A Polish soldier listens to the convoy brief before a mission into Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Camp Echo, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi scouts move tactically
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi scouts move tactically through their barracks living area while they conduct urban movement training on Sept. 24, 2008, at the 8th Division, Iraqi army camp, Iraq.
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army watch a mortar
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army watch a mortar team demonstration conducted by soldiers from the Polish Combat Support Group during an artillery training course on May 13 at Camp Echo. (U.S. Air Force... More
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army lead a joint
Soldiers from the 8th division Iraqi army lead a joint dismounted patrol with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Platoon, Fort Car... More
Soldiers of the Romanian military render present arms
Soldiers of the Romanian military render present arms and eyes right as they march ceremoniously past the parade grandstand during a Pass and Review at the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Missi... More
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business
Polish soldiers and an Iraqi contractor discuss business about the power supply unit in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, on Dec. 30, 2007. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Alan Moos)
Soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army, and U.S.
Soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army, and U.S. Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Comanche Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., inspect an 8th division Iraqi ar... More
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon stand
Soldiers of Polish military Task Force Falcon stand in formation ceremoniously with fixed bayonets during the Polish Multi-Nation Division Center South End of Mission Ceremony on Oct. 4, 2008 at Camp Echo, Iraq.