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US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance for members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance to a member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A large number of 120 mm Hight Explosive (HE) bombs (front) and 82 mm Type 52 HE mortar rounds (rear), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of 120 mm Hight Explosive (HE) bombs (front) and 82 mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), (Special Operations Capable), conduct a joint raid with Iraqi Security Forces in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, Aug. 12, 2004, in an effort to bring stability to one of the Muqtada al-Sadr Militia strong points in the city. The 11th MEU is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Matthew S. Richards) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), (Spec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: An Najaf State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), keeps his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle at the ready during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expedition...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

A large cache with cases of.20mm ammunition found in a parking garage near the Imam Ali Shrine during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A large cache with cases of.20mm ammunition found in a parking garage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry at Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), captured while conducting combat operations against Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Artwork showing a US Marine Corps (USMC) Sniper, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), exchanging fire with Muqtada Militia snipers in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Artwork showing a US Marine Corps (USMC) Sniper, 11th Marine Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A cache of 82mm mortars and ammunition found in a parking garage near the Imam Ali Shrine during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A cache of 82mm mortars and ammunition found in a parking garage near ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), watches for Muqtada Militia during the last few days of fighting in the streets of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found at Muqtada Al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A United Kingdom 94mm Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW) 80, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, is displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in...

A United Kingdom 94mm Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW) 80, found by Iraqi ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United Kingdom 94mm Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW) 80, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe ho... More

A 9 mm Model 12 Baretta sub-machine gun (top) and an unidentified 6-shot grenade launcher (center), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special erations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization...

A 9 mm Model 12 Baretta sub-machine gun (top) and an unidentified 6-sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 9 mm Model 12 Baretta sub-machine gun (top) and an unidentified 6-shot grenade launcher (center), found by Iraqi Security Forc... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalry Division, provide medical assistance to member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

040828-F-8946M-003 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Cavalry Regiment (2-7 CAV), 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Cavalry Division (CD), Soldier (left) provides security as USA LT. COL. James Rainey (middle), Commanding Officer (CO), 2-7 CAV, 3 BCT, and US Marine Corps (USMC) COL. Anthony M. Haslam (right), CO, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), confer during a tour of downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), to see if the Muqtada Militia have left the Imam Ali Shrine. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-8946M-003 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), captured while conducting combat operations against Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) transceiver (green), circa 1950's, other communications equipment, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Gr Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority leader of the Hawza (Najaf), al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security...

A Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) transceiver (green), circ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) transceiver (green), circa 1950's, and other communications equipment, found by Ira... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (bottom), RPG-7 grenade launchers (top) and RPG-18 light anti-armour weapons (center, left), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (bottom), RPG-7 gren...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (bottom), RPG-7 grenade launchers (top) and RPG-18 light anti-armour weapons (... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Secu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house ... More

With black smoke billowing in the background, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), keeps his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle at the ready during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II

With black smoke billowing in the background, a US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

With black smoke billowing in the background, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), keeps his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle at the ready during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II

With black smoke billowing in the background, a US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

Light enhanced night vision photography showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), clearing a hotel while conducting a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II. (SUBSTANDARD)

Light enhanced night vision photography showing US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel offload wounded members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, from an ambulance truck, at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hotel, following a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel offload wounded members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), watches for Muqtada Militia during the last few days of fighting in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

0040828-F-89646M-009 (Aug. 28, 2004)These mortar rounds are part of the many munitions captured by Iraqi and US military forces in the wake of the fighting in An Najaf, Iraq (IRQ). Members of Al Sadr's Muqtada Militia cached large amounts of weapons and ammunition in various places throughout the city. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

0040828-F-89646M-009 (Aug. 28, 2004)These mortar rounds are part of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel provide assistance to a member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel provide assistance to a me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

An unidentified member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department is assisted by US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel after arriving at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hotel, for medical treatment, following a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An unidentified member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department is assi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

Iraqi Commandos, armed with Tabuk 7.62mm assault rifles, practice clearing a mock building at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Duke, An Najaf, Iraq (IRQ). The commandos are preparing for possible operations against militants loyal to radical cleric Muqtada Al Sadr who are launching attacks from and around the holy Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf

Iraqi Commandos, armed with Tabuk 7.62mm assault rifles, practice clea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley Brokop, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A close up of a picture of Muqtada al Sadr, on the rear assembly of the center RPG-7 portable rocket launcher, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, is displayed, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and...

A close up of a picture of Muqtada al Sadr, on the rear assembly of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A close up of a picture of Muqtada al Sadr, on the rear assembly of the center RPG-7 portable rocket launcher, found by Iraqi Se... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and various types of ammunition (front), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and vari... More

Rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by aqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, aq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the aqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of Operation...

Rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by aqi Security Forces during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Na... More

Six RPG-7 portable rocket launchers, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special ns Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization ns (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of...

Six RPG-7 portable rocket launchers, found by Iraqi Security Forces du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Six RPG-7 portable rocket launchers, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, A... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel provide assistance to a member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel provide assistance to a me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (foreground) assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (EMU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), assist members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, as the watch the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry at Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (foreground) assigned to the 11th Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (EMU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), assist members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, as the watch the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry with Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A large number of 120 mm Hight Explosive (HE) bombs (front) and 82 mm Type 52 HE mortar rounds (rear), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of 120 mm Hight Explosive (HE) bombs (front) and 82 mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A handmade wooden-sided box with a metal floor, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in...

A handmade wooden-sided box with a metal floor, found by Iraqi Securit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A handmade wooden-sided box with a metal floor, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in ... More

Two RPG-7 launchers (left), various sand bags, bandoliers and ammunition cans (top, center), ree 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifles, RPG-3 grenades and 82 mm Type 53 mortar rounds (bottom), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among e city and are in direct violation of e peace agreement between e Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious auority and leader of e Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by...

Two RPG-7 launchers (left), various sand bags, bandoliers and ammuniti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two RPG-7 launchers (left), various sand bags, bandoliers and ammunition cans (top, center), three 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifles,... More

Various types of sighting devices and binoculars, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in...

Various types of sighting devices and binoculars, found by Iraqi Secur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Various types of sighting devices and binoculars, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house i... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance for members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel rush to provide assistance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

Iraqi Commandos train at Forward Operating Base Duke, in preparation for possible operations against militants loyal to the radical cleric Muqtada al- Sadr, who have been launching attacks from and around the holy Imam Ali Shrine located in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi Commandos train at Forward Operating Base Duke, in preparation f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley Brokop, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

040828-F-8946M-001 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Cavalry Regiment (2-7 CAV), 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Cavalry Division (CD), Soldier (left) provides security as USA LT. COL. James Rainey (right), Commanding Officer (CO), 2-7 CAV, 3 BCT, and US Marine Corps (USMC) COL. Anthony M. Haslam (middle), CO, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), confer during a tour of downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), to see if the Muqtada Militia have left the Imam Ali Shrine. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-8946M-001 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

040828-F-89646M-004 (Aug. 28, 2004)Iraqi Police (IP) officers patrol through downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), the day after the Muqtada Militia peacefully left the Imam Ali Shrine. The IP are gathering weapons and are responsible for maintaining order as Najaf rebuilds after weeks of intense combat between the Muqtada Militia and Iraqi and US military forces. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-89646M-004 (Aug. 28, 2004)Iraqi Police (IP) officers patrol t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

A large number of 82 mm Type 53 mortar rounds (left) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, is displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations...

A large number of 82 mm Type 53 mortar rounds (left) and rocket-propel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of 82 mm Type 53 mortar rounds (left) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during ... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Secu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house ... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and various types of ammunition (front), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and vari... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalry Division, provide medical assistance to member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle communicates with a Iraqi boy, as he watches for Muqtada Militia, during the last few days of fighting in the streets of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), stands near a hotel where his unit is holding its position while conducting a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (left), Alpha Company (A Co), Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), uses an Iraqi interpreter to question an Iraqi civilian about the Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (left), Alpha Company (A Co), Battalio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Heavily armed members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry with Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

Heavily armed members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry at Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

RGD-5 anti personnel hand grenades (left), F-1 anti personnel hand grenades and Iraqi fragmentation hand grenades, found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

RGD-5 anti personnel hand grenades (left), F-1 anti personnel hand gre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (front), 120 mm High Explosive (HE) bombs (rear, center), 120 mm white phosphorous mortar rounds (rear, right) and 82 mm Type 53 HE mortar rounds (rear, left), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are displayed at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (front), 120 mm High...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) (front), 120 mm High Explosive (HE) bombs (rear, center), 120 mm white phospho... More

040828-F-89646M-008 (Aug. 28, 2004)These mortar rounds are part of the many munitions captured by Iraqi and US military forces in the wake of the fighting in An Najaf, Iraq (IRQ). Members of Al Sadr's Muqtada Militia cached large amounts of weapons and ammunition in various places throughout the city. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-89646M-008 (Aug. 28, 2004)These mortar rounds are part of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Iraqi Police and Security Force Members move into position aboard a lightweight utility vehicle to secure a street after a peace agreement was made the day before between Muqtada al-Sadr and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II

Iraqi Police and Security Force Members move into position aboard a li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

An unidentified US Army (USA) Doctor, assigned to the 1ST Cavalry Division, prepares to provide medical assistance to member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An unidentified US Army (USA) Doctor, assigned to the 1ST Cavalry Divi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalry Division, prepares to provide medical assistance to member of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, wounded during a mortar attack launched by Muqtada Militia in the vicinity of the Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Military Joint Service Medical Personnel attached to the 1ST Cavalr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Hotel, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (left) assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (EMU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), assist members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department, as the watch the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry with Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine (left) assigned to the 11th Marine Exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A large number of 120 mm white phosphorous mortar rounds, found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of 120 mm white phosphorous mortar rounds, found at Muq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, is displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special ations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization ations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of...

A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Naj... More

Heavily armed US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), enter a compound while conducting a joint raid with Iraqi Security Forces, to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II

Heavily armed US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 11th Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM II Base: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

Artwork showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co), Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), exchanging fire with Muqtada Militia snipers from a rooftop in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Artwork showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co), Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), work to clear buildings of Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co), Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

040828-F-8946M-006 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Cavalry Regiment (2-7 CAV), 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Cavalry Division (CD), Soldier stands up through the roof turret of a USA M1114 Up-Armored High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) while on patrol through downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), to see if the Muqtada Militia have left the Imam Ali Shrine. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-8946M-006 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), captured while conducting combat operations against Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry with Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A 14.5 mm KPV machine gun on a ZGU-1 light Anti Aircraft mount (center), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, is lined up with other weapons and ammunition captured in the raid at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A 14.5 mm KPV machine gun on a ZGU-1 light Anti Aircraft mount (center...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A large number of mortar tubes and other weapons and ammunition, found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of mortar tubes and other weapons and ammunition, found...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A large number of 14.5 mm KPV machine gun rounds (front), unopened crates of M131 Modular Pack Mine Systems (MOPMS) and an unopened case of blasting caps (center, rear), found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004. Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D....

A large number of 14.5 mm KPV machine gun rounds (front), unopened cra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of 14.5 mm KPV machine gun rounds (front), unopened crates of M131 Modular Pack Mine Systems (MOPMS) and an unope... More

Iraqi Commandos conduct dry fire training using their Tabuk 7.62mm assault rifles at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Duke, An Najaf, Iraq (IRQ). The commandos are preparing for possible operations against militants loyal to radical cleric Muqtada Al Sadr who are launching attacks from and around the holy Imam Ali Shrine in An Najaf

Iraqi Commandos conduct dry fire training using their Tabuk 7.62mm ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley Brokop, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A large cache of 60mm, 82,mm and 120mm mortars and various other ammunitions found in a parking garage near the Imam Ali Shrine during a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A large cache of 60mm, 82,mm and 120mm mortars and various other ammun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

Iraqi Police and Security Force Members move into position aboard a lightweight utility vehicles to secure a streets as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the C/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC), conduct a raid to eradicate the forces of Muqtada Al-Sadr from their strong points in the city of An Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi Police and Security Force Members move into position aboard a li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

040828-F-89646M-005 (Aug. 28, 2004)An Iraqi Police (IP) officer, holding a captured rocket launcher, poses for a photograph while on patrol through downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), the day after the Muqtada Militia peacefully left the Imam Ali Shrine. The IP are gathering weapons and are responsible for maintaining order as Najaf rebuilds after weeks of intense combat between the Muqtada Militia and Iraqi and US military forces. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-89646M-005 (Aug. 28, 2004)An Iraqi Police (IP) officer, holdi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

040828-F-8946M-002 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Cavalry Regiment (2-7 CAV), 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Cavalry Division (CD), Soldier (left) checks the identification papers of an Iraqi man (right) during a walking patrol of downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), to see if the Muqtada Militia have left the Imam Ali Shrine. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-8946M-002 (AUG. 28, 2004)A US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

040828-F-8946M-007 (AUG. 28, 2004)Three US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Cavalry Regiment (2-7 CAV), 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Cavalry Division (CD), Soldiers are on patrol through downtown An Najaf, Najaf Province, Iraq (IRQ), to see if the Muqtada Militia have left the Imam Ali Shrine. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher A. Marasky (RELEASED)

040828-F-8946M-007 (AUG. 28, 2004)Three US Army (USA) 2nd Battalion (B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher A. Marasky, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for the citizens of that City during a demonstration outside the Imam Ali Shrine against Muqtada Al-Sadr in 'old city' Najaf, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The demonstrators were angry with Sadr for bringing ruin upon the holy city of Najaf

Members of the An Najaf Iraqi Police Department provide security for t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Duke, Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), captured while conducting combat operations against Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), captured while conducting combat operations against Muqtada Militia insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are some of the many weapons the US Marine Corps (USMC) Explosiv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Various types of binoculars (left), rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rounds, and RPG-7 grenade launchers, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and...

Various types of binoculars (left), rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Various types of binoculars (left), rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rounds, and RPG-7 grenade launchers, found by Iraqi Security ... More

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and various types of ammunition (front), found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, are displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim...

A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large number of rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and RPG launchers (rear), mortar rounds and mortar launchers (center) and vari... More

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

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