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These are the remains of a Russian-made 122 mm rocket, lying outside the crater impact hole, that was launched by Iraqi insurgents against 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) positions at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while the 1ST MARDIV is participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are the remains of a Russian-made 122 mm rocket, lying outside t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine, II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

These are the remains of a Russian-made 122 mm rocket, lying outside the crater impact hole, that was launched by Iraqi insurgents against 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) positions at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while the 1ST MARDIV is participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are the remains of a Russian-made 122 mm rocket, lying outside t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine, II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

This is the crater impact site caused by a Russian-made 122 mm rocket that was launched by Iraqi insurgents against 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) positions at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while the 1ST MARDIV is participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

This is the crater impact site caused by a Russian-made 122 mm rocket ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine, II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regiment (2/7th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), patrol Alternate Supply Route (ASR) Bronze in the town of Hit, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), as they participate in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L Anstine II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (MAR) Weapons Company (CO), and Headquarters & Services (H&S) Company (CO), carries an abandoned ordnance round. He and his unit teamed up with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 to detonate unused and abandoned ordnance from local areas during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Effen Galaviz, Electrician, 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (MAR) Weapons Company (CO), surveys a field of unexploded ordnance in Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Effen Galaviz, Electrician, 2nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (MAR) Weapons Company (CO), and Headquarters & Services (H&S) Company (CO), team up with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 to detonate unused and abandoned ordnance from local areas during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Richard Harrington, STAFF Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 (MWSS 273), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, picks up a round of unused or abandoned ordnance for detonation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Richard Harrington, STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesse Skews, Mortarman, 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marines (MAR) Weapons Company (CO), mans a FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). LCPL Skews provides security for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 while they detonate unused and abandoned ordnance from local areas at a nearby site during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesse Skews, Mortarman, 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mathew Lopez, Commanding Officer (CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), quips with the key leader of the Traffic Police from the Al Qa'im, Iraq (IRQ), area at the Security Meeting in Al Asad, Iraq. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mathew Lopez, Commandi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7-Mar Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release Statu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Craig Tucker (left), Commanding Officer (CO), Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), talks to the Battalion Commander (right) of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) with the help of a translator at the Security Meeting in Al Asad, Iraq (IRQ). The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Craig Tucker (left), Commanding O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7-Mar Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release Statu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Pendracki, Videographer, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 (MWSS 273), augmented from MWSS 274, documented the firefighting training for historical, and multi-purpose reference materials onboard Al Asad Air Base (AB), Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Pendracki, Vid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Aircraft, Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 stage their Emergency Response Vehicles and prepare for a training fire onboard Al Asad Air Base (AB), Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The US Marines staged with a P-19 Aircraft Rescue/Structural Firefighting Vehicle (right front), armored High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), and a water tanker (right rear)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Aircraft, Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Aircraft, Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273 wearing Joint Firefighters Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE) suits, finish extinguishing a training fire on a previously destroyed Iraqi BTR-50P Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier. The BTR-50P was drenched in Jet Petroleum Fuel 8 (JP-8) and lit for the exercise onboard Al Asad Air Base (AB), Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Aircraft, Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan T. Spencer, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 (MWSS-273), listen to USMC General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speak during his visit to Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 (MWSS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Andrew D. Pendracki, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class, Eric C. Conded, 339th Eng Det, Fleet Marine Force, sprays mogas on a field at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on Sep. 3, 2004 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance Corporal William L Dubose III) (Released)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class, Eric C. Conded, 339th Eng Det...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL William L. Dubose III, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

U.S. Marine Corps STAFF SGT. Paul Morgado, a loadmaster for Fixed Wing Marine Aerial Refuel 452 (VMGR 452), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3 MAW), reviews a flight manual at Al Asad, Iraq, before a heavy equipment airdrop over a Korean Village, Iraq, on Nov. 19, 2004.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by Lance CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps STAFF SGT. Paul Morgado, a loadmaster for Fixed Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR 452 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jessica Richards, USMC Release Stat... More

A parachute extraction system is deployed to deliver three heavy equipment pallets, during an airdrop from a US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules aircraft over the Korean Village located in Al Asad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A parachute extraction system is deployed to deliver three heavy equip...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jessica Richards, USMC Release ... More

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Gordon R. England, wishes the U.S. Marine Corps Marines of Combat Support Service Brigade -7 (CSSB 7), a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks them for their service during his visit to Al Asad, Iraq, on Nov. 25, 2004.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by Lance CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Gordon R. England, wishes the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jessica Richards, USMC Release Status: R... More

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Gordon R. England (right), wishes a U.S. Army CPT. at the Alfa Surgical Medical Center a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks him for his service during a visit to Al Asad, Iraq, on Nov. 25, 2004.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by Lance CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Mr. Gordon R. England (right), wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jessica Richards, USMC Release Status: R... More

U.S. Marine Corps SGT. Heath Fernald, a senior instructor assigned to the Iraq Police Academy referee's a pugil sticks match between two Iraqi Border Police recruits at Al Asad Air Base, Al Anbar, Iraq on Nov. 30, 2004 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Corporal Trenton E. Harris) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps SGT. Heath Fernald, a senior instructor assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Trenton E. Harris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

U.S. Marine Corps Marines with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Air Wing, load a bundle of 1x 6's on a 7-ton Flatbed truck at Al Asad Air Base, Al Anbar, Iraq on Nov. 30, 2004 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance Corporal William L Dubose III) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL William L. Dubose III, USMC Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Builder Second Class (BU2) Darrell Smith (center), USN Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23 (NMCB-23), instructs an young Iraqi student (left), who is enrolled in the Iraqi Construction Apprentice Program (ICAP), on the proper use of an electrical saw. The ICAP is trade school run by the NMCB-23, stationed in Al Asad, Iraq, and is designed to train Iraqi civilians in such construction skills as carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing

US Navy (USN) Builder Second Class (BU2) Darrell Smith (center), USN N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Luther Morrisjr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

US Navy (USN) Seabees, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23 (NMCB-23), pour concrete to repair one of nineteen impact craters on the south runway at Al Asad Airport, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sikorsky CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter flies overhead, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Seabees, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23 (NMCB-23...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Airport State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Paul Leicht, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Security Battalion, prepare their weapons before boarding High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), equipped with a M2.50 caliber machine gun, as they prepare for a perimeter patrol around Al Asad, Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard A. Hilario, USMC Releas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Bryan S. Galloway, Heavy Equipment Engineer Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472 (MWSS-472), uses a John Deere Company Tractor Rubber-tired Articulated Steering Multi-purpose (TRAM) 664E scoop bucket loader to fill a HESCO (Hercules Engineering Solutions Consortium) Barrier with sand to protect certain reinforced positions around Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from indirect mortar fire during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Bryan S. Galloway, Heavy Equipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL William L. Dubose III, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. John F. Sattler (fifth from the top), Commanding General, First Marine Expeditionary Force, joins the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, for lunch at Camp Ripper, Al Asad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on Dec. 10, 2004.(U.S. Marine Corps official photo by GUNNERY SGT. Kevin W. Williams)(Released)

U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. John F. Sattler (fifth from the top), Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Kevin W. Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Smiling and happy, GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), the 33rd Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, enjoys breakfast with Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3 MAW), during his visit to Al Asad, Iraq, on Dec. 13, 2004.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

Smiling and happy, GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), the 33rd Commandant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jessica L. Richards, USMC Release Statu... More

Geared up for a flight, GEN. Michael W. Hagee, the 33rd Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, departs Al Asad, Iraq, on Dec. 13, 2004, after a short visit.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

Geared up for a flight, GEN. Michael W. Hagee, the 33rd Commandant of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jessica L. Richards, USMC Release Statu... More

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Christopher C. Turner (left), stationed with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, explains the operation scenario of an GAU 21 50 caliber machine gun to GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), Commandant of the Marine Corps., in Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dec. 13, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. William Dubose) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Christopher C. Turner (left), stationed with Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. William Dubose, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Michael W. Hagee (right), Commandant of the Marine Corps, receives a demonstration of a UH1 Huey's Brite Star System in Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dec. 13, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. William Dubose) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Michael W. Hagee (right), Commandant of the Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. William Dubose, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

The 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps, GEN. Michael W. Hagee visits Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3 MAW), during his visit to Al Asad, Iraq, on Dec. 13, 2004.  (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Jessica L. Richards) (Released)

The 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps, GEN. Michael W. Hagee visits ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jessica L. Richards, USMC Release Statu... More

Famous Actor and Comedian, Blake Clark performs his stand up comedy act for troops in the Base Theater during the Holiday Handshake Tour. Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dec. 14, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. William Dubose) (Released)

Famous Actor and Comedian, Blake Clark performs his stand up comedy ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. William Dubose, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 44th Engineer Battalion locate a large weapons cache and other items found near a graveyard during a patrol south of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. The U.S. Marine Corps, 1ST Marine Division, during Operation Al Fajr, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, are engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations in the Al Anbar Province in Iraq. Dec. 28, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Andrew D. Young) (Released)

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 44th Engineer Battalion locate a large wea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Andrew D. Young, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A massive sand storm cloud begins to roll over Al Asad Air Base, Iraq just before nightfall during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A massive sand storm cloud begins to roll over Al Asad Air Base, Iraq ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Alicia M. Garcia, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) EA-6B Prowler, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 (VMAQ-4), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), taxis to the hangar from the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) EA-6B Prowler, Marine Tactical Electronic War...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew D. Pendracki, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

In flight view of a US Marine Corps (USMC) FA-18D Hornet, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 332 (All Weather) (VMFA(AW)-332), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), based at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

In flight view of a US Marine Corps (USMC) FA-18D Hornet, Marine Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sheila M. Brooks, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Rockets, mortars, and bags of repellant, found buried in the outskirts of the city were found by an interpreter, working with Marines from 2d Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1ST Marine. The weapons were then stacked by the Marines and by Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 and then destroyed with C-4. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and...

Rockets, mortars, and bags of repellant, found buried in the outskirts...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Rockets, mortars, and bags of repellant, found buried in the outskirts of the city were found by an interpreter, working with Ma... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, center, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is escorted by U.S. Army LT. GEN. Peter Chiarelli, right, Commander of the Multi-National Corps Iraq, and U.S. Marine Corps MAJ. GEN. Richard Zilmer, Commander 1ST Marine Expeditionary Batallion, during his surprise visit at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Dec. 9, 2006. (DOD photo by Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, center, U.S. Secretary of Defense, i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Cherie A. Thurlby, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An Avionics Technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-67 stands by   during a launch of an AH-W Cobra in case the aircraft needs avionics support before taking off for a mission from Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 5, 2007.  HMLA-67 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila M. Brooks) (Released)

An Avionics Technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-167 Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An AH-W Cobra and UH-N Huey from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-67 launche for a mission off Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 5, 2007.  HMLA-67 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila M. Brooks) (Released)

An AH-W Cobra and UH-N Huey from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-167 Scene Camera Operator: ... More

March 8, 2007, LT. COL. Glen S. Williams, Officer in Charge of Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT 2-7), shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army Soldier as he hands him his certificate during first graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. MiTT 27 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through...

March 8, 2007, LT. COL. Glen S. Williams, Officer in Charge of Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: March 8, 2007, LT. COL. Glen S. Williams, Officer in Charge of Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT... More

March 7, 2007, a local sheik greets Coalition forces in Hit, Iraq before talking with other sheiks at a council meeting with discussions to better improve the city. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. John M. Odette) (Released)

March 7, 2007, a local sheik greets Coalition forces in Hit, Iraq befo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2 Scene Camera Operator: CPL... More

March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Team (MiTT), throws football to other Marines aboard Asad, Iraq. The MiTT was waiting by a landing zone for transportation to a council meeting in Hit, Iraq. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. John M. Odette) (Released)

March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Tea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2 Scene Camera Operator: CPL... More

March 7, 2007, A sheik reads over a roster of current soldiers in the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division that are stationed near Hit, Iraq during a council meeting in the city to discuss security and improvements. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. John M. Odette) (Released)

March 7, 2007, A sheik reads over a roster of current soldiers in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2 Scene Camera Operator: CPL... More

March 9, 2007, Iraqi School of Infantry students from 2d Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division get together for a group photograph outside of their chow hall after a day of shooting Pulemyot Kalashnikov Machine Guns (PKMs) at Asad, Iraq. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Shane S. Keller) (Released)

March 9, 2007, Iraqi School of Infantry students from 2d Brigade, 7th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 2D BRIGADE, 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVIS ... More

Two Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry watch as instructors with the 2nd Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team (MiTT 2-7) instruct fellow Iraqi Army Soldiers while firing the PKC machine gun during a live fire exercise at the fire and maneuver range on Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 9, 2007. 2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi...

Two Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry watch as instructors...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry watch as instructors with the 2nd Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Tra... More

March 9, 2007, an Iraqi soldier gives commands to soldiers with 2d Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division at a shooting range with Pulemyot Kalashnikov Machine Guns (PKMs) during a training exercise in the Iraqi School of Infantry at Asad, Iraq. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Shane S. Keller) (Released)

March 9, 2007, an Iraqi soldier gives commands to soldiers with 2d Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 2D BRIGADE, 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVIS ... More

An Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry fires a PKC machine gun from the turret of a high mobillity multi wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) during a live fire exercise at the fire and maneuver range on Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 9, 2007.  2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila M. Brooks) (Released)

An Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry fires a PKC machine gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MITT 2-7 Scene Camera Operator: ... More

March 20, 2007, STAFF SGT. Richard Larocque, a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1), fills out his offices logbook in VMAQ-1's QAR shop in Asad Air Base, Iraq.  VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, STAFF SGT. Richard Larocque, a Quality Assurance Repre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ-1) walk back to the hangar after repairing a EA-6B Prowlers engine on the flight line on Asad Air Base, Iraq. VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Blaine Doss, an engine mechanic with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1) inspects the landing gear of an EA-6B Prowler during a turn around inspection on the flight line of Asad Air Base, Iraq.  VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Blaine Doss, an engine mechanic with Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1) conduct a foreign objects and debris walk on the flight line at Asad Air Base, Iraq.  VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, CPL. William Hogno, an aviation mechanic with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1), sits and draws in a hangar with an EA-6B Prowler parked on the flight line outside on Asad Air Base, Iraq.  VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, CPL. William Hogno, an aviation mechanic with Marine T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Joel Godwin, a Plane Captain with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1), runs infront of an EA-6B Prowler in order to guide it to the runway to launch for a mission out of Asad Air Base, Iraq.  VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Joel Godwin, a Plane Captain with Marine Ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Blaine Doss, an engine mechanic with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron  (VMAQ-1) inspects the boarding ladder of an EA-6B Prowler during a turn around inspection on the flight line at Asad Air Base, Iraq. VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Blaine Doss, an engine mechanic with Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Mike Perotti, an engine mechanic with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ-1), gives the"thumbs up"sign after a EA-6B Prowler passes a function test on the flight line on Asad Air Base, Iraq. VMAQ-1 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Michael L. Haas) (Released)

March 20, 2007, Lance CPL. Mike Perotti, an engine mechanic with Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-1 Scene Camera Ope... More

qi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) get down in the prone position while practicing squad patrolling formations on Camp Yasser, Asad Air Base, q on March 20, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new qi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2nd Battalion 7th qi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation qi Freedom in the Anbar province of q to develop the qi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on...

qi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) get down in the prone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) get down in the prone position while practicing squad patrolling formations ... More

After cleaning his rifle an Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry (SOI) reassembles it after training at Camp Yasser on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi...

After cleaning his rifle an Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: After cleaning his rifle an Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry (SOI) reassembles it after training at Camp Yasser on A... More

Iraqi Army Soldiers sit on the floor during their graduation from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (fwd) is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila...

Iraqi Army Soldiers sit on the floor during their graduation from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Iraqi Army Soldiers sit on the floor during their graduation from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base,... More

An Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry (SOI) searches another Soldier during a practice exercise at Camp Yasser on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi...

An Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry (SOI) searches another...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Iraqi Army Soldier in the School of Infantry (SOI) searches another Soldier during a practice exercise at Camp Yasser on Al A... More

Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) march to their training area at Camp Yasser on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2nd Battalion 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps...

Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) march to their tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Iraqi Army Soldiers in the School of Infantry (SOI) march to their training area at Camp Yasser on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on Mar... More

Iraqi Army Brig. GEN. Bassim (left) shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army Soldier before he hands him his certificate during a graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (fwd) is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a...

Iraqi Army Brig. GEN. Bassim (left) shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Iraqi Army Brig. GEN. Bassim (left) shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army Soldier before he hands him his certificate during a gradua... More

U.S. Marines and Sailors attending the Lioness Program, receive training in Asad, Iraq on various Improvised Explosive Devices being used to attack Coalition and Iraqi forces. This program is being utilized to ensure proper care is taken while searching Female Iraqis. Regimental Combat Team 2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraq Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. James R. Richardson) (Released)

U.S. Marines and Sailors attending the Lioness Program, receive traini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2 Scene Camera Operator: SGT... More

Iraqi Army soldiers assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division

Iraqi Army soldiers assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division

Iraqi Army soldiers assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division form up for training in Camp Al Asad, Iraq, Jan. 3, 2011. The 7th IAD conducted soldier familiarization training with the assistance of U.S. soldiers assi... More

Medics with the 7th Iraqi Army Division, attend a class

Medics with the 7th Iraqi Army Division, attend a class

Medics with the 7th Iraqi Army Division, attend a class on clinical orthopedics, taught by Pfc. James Ladina, a medic with C Company, 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, July 11. Lad... More

U.S. Marines and Airmen with Task Force Al Asad unload

U.S. Marines and Airmen with Task Force Al Asad unload

U.S. Marines and Airmen with Task Force Al Asad unload supplies and equipment from a C-130 aircraft aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, as part of an Operation Inherent Resolve Build Partnership Capacity mission, Ja... More

A Latvian soldier demonstrates to Iraqi soldiers assigned

A Latvian soldier demonstrates to Iraqi soldiers assigned

A Latvian soldier demonstrates to Iraqi soldiers assigned to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalion, 29th Brigade, the importance of a sniper’s camouflage during a training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 14, 201... More

A British trainer assigned to 4th Battalion “The Rifles”

A British trainer assigned to 4th Battalion “The Rifles”

A British trainer assigned to 4th Battalion “The Rifles” conducts counter-improvised explosive device training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 12, 2017. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task ... More

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq – Spc. Jeremy Pratt, an unmanned

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq – Spc. Jeremy Pratt, an unmanned

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq – Spc. Jeremy Pratt, an unmanned aerial system repairer from Company D, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, guides a MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial System into position foll... More

U.S. Army Capt. Chavous Nichols, commander of 878th

U.S. Army Capt. Chavous Nichols, commander of 878th

U.S. Army Capt. Chavous Nichols, commander of 878th Engineer Company, 505th Engineer Battalion, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, speaks to Col. Patrick Sullivan and Comman... More

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bandit Troop, 1st Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bandit Troop, 1st Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bandit Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment and deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve exit a CH-47 Chinook during an aerial response force ... More

869th MCT Escorts Drivers

869th MCT Escorts Drivers

1st Lt. Bryce King and Spc. Michael Folds, 869th Movement Control Team, speak with one of the drivers that they are escorting to the central receiving and shipping yard at Al Asad, Iraq, Feb. 11, 2019. (U.S. A... More

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gordon and U.S Army Sgt. Lefko

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gordon and U.S Army Sgt. Lefko

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gordon and U.S Army Sgt. Lefko provide medical care during a simulated casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 2, 2019. The CASEVAC drill enhances the readiness and pro... More

Airmen of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group

Airmen of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group

Airmen of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group construct flooring February 25, 2020, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The on-site crew is replacing structures damaged by the recent ballistic missile attack. (U.... More

Pfc. Dakoda Choate, mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 325th

Pfc. Dakoda Choate, mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 325th

Pfc. Dakoda Choate, mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, of the 82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, keeps a sharp look-out as a gunner on an overwatch mission to s... More

Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, U.S. Forces-Iraq deputy

Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, U.S. Forces-Iraq deputy

Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, U.S. Forces-Iraq deputy commanding general of operations greets Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley Sept. 6, 2011, during his visit to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., center left,

U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., center left,

U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., center left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, the honorable Stuart Jones, depart Camp Havoc at Al-Asad Air Base, Jan. 8, 2016. Dunf... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Hooper, deployed in

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Hooper, deployed in

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Hooper, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, demonstrates how to prepare a demolition ch... More

An Iraqi soldier fires a mortar during a live fire

An Iraqi soldier fires a mortar during a live fire

An Iraqi soldier fires a mortar during a live fire exercise near Camp Al Asad, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2017. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve building partner c... More

A member of the United Kingdom, The Black Watch, 3rd

A member of the United Kingdom, The Black Watch, 3rd

A member of the United Kingdom, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), plays the bagpipes to coalition forces as they compete in the Highland Games at Camp Al Asad, Iraq, Feb. ... More

Iraqi border guards receive a crate of newly issued

Iraqi border guards receive a crate of newly issued

Iraqi border guards receive a crate of newly issued weapons from Coalition Forces at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 29, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conduct a live-fire exercise with the M777 towed 155... More

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael McClain,

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael McClain,

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael McClain, assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion (Attack/Reconnaissance), 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, conducts a class o... More

Spanish Soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at

Spanish Soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at

Spanish Soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at the Al Asad Air Base track field August 5, 2020. The soldiers come from various battalions of the Spanish army and are part of the international coalition su... More

Iraqi security forces received 20 land cruisers worth

Iraqi security forces received 20 land cruisers worth

Iraqi security forces received 20 land cruisers worth almost $1 million through the Al Asad Air Base Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund program here Jan. 26, 2021. The vehicles will provide essential transportat... More

U.S. soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion,

U.S. soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion,

U.S. soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division provide security for an air medical evacuation in Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, March... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love, center, the senior enlisted

Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love, center, the senior enlisted

Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love, center, the senior enlisted advisor of 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division talks with a group of paratroopers cond... More

An Iraqi soldier assigned to 29th Brigade, fires his

An Iraqi soldier assigned to 29th Brigade, fires his

An Iraqi soldier assigned to 29th Brigade, fires his SVD Dragunov sniper rifle during 200- to 600-meter fire repetition practice at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 15, 2016. The training was conducted to establish... More

Actor Craig Robinson laughs with troops stationed at

Actor Craig Robinson laughs with troops stationed at

Actor Craig Robinson laughs with troops stationed at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, during a USO virtual question-and-answer session. USO photo

An Iraqi Army soldier assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division

An Iraqi Army soldier assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division

An Iraqi Army soldier assigned to 7th Iraqi Army Division throws a dummy grenade on a grenade assault course in Camp Al Asad, Iraq, Jan. 4, 2011. The 7th IAD conducted soldier familiarization training with the ... More

Sgt. Ian Templeton, a Soldier assigned to Company D,

Sgt. Ian Templeton, a Soldier assigned to Company D,

Sgt. Ian Templeton, a Soldier assigned to Company D, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, inspects a launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system at a... More

Capt. Jeffrey Robertson, 407th Expeditionary Security

Capt. Jeffrey Robertson, 407th Expeditionary Security

Capt. Jeffrey Robertson, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations officer, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 443d ESFS June 22, 2017, at Al Asad Airbase. Robertson visited security forces members ... More

Nafiseh Kohnavard, BBC Persian news field reporter,

Nafiseh Kohnavard, BBC Persian news field reporter,

Nafiseh Kohnavard, BBC Persian news field reporter, conducts an interview with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Staci Coleman, right, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 12, 2020. Multiple international news agencies were i... More

Spanish soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at

Spanish soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at

Spanish soldiers from Task Force Toro play soccer at the Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2020. The soldiers come from various battalions of the Spanish army and are part of the international Coalition supportin... More

Spain’s Ambassador to Iraq, honorable Juan Jose Escobar

Spain’s Ambassador to Iraq, honorable Juan Jose Escobar

Spain’s Ambassador to Iraq, honorable Juan Jose Escobar Stemmann, visits Task Force Toro soldiers at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 10, 2020. During the visit, Escobar met with AAAB commander, Col. Robert M. Mart... More

U.S. Army Sgt. Casey Carson, assigned to the 86th Signal

U.S. Army Sgt. Casey Carson, assigned to the 86th Signal

U.S. Army Sgt. Casey Carson, assigned to the 86th Signal Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade, photographs an Iraqi security forces soldier prior to the ISF training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 19, 2017. Al Asad ... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Pena-Pavao, 332d Air

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Pena-Pavao, 332d Air

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Pena-Pavao, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing broadcast journalist, documents reconstruction efforts and missile damage February 25, 2020, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo... More

Sgt. Gracelyn Trimble, a weapons mechanic with the

Sgt. Gracelyn Trimble, a weapons mechanic with the

Sgt. Gracelyn Trimble, a weapons mechanic with the 82nd Airborne Division, inspects a mortar system for the Iraqi Security Forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq, April 10, 2015. Elements of the 82nd Abn. Div. are dep... More

Royal Danish Army soldiers with Task Force Al Asad

Royal Danish Army soldiers with Task Force Al Asad

Royal Danish Army soldiers with Task Force Al Asad provide instructions to Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 7th Iraqi Army Division on how to provide security for the setup of an entry control point (ECP) at Al A... More

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