Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
March 7, 2007, Purple smoke set off in the street marks a landing zone...
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
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, discusses stability and security with the community leader... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis, Commandin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Three local Iraqi Sheiks, who support the coalition efforts in Iraq, o...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nassir Wa Al Salam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jordan F. Sherwood, USMC Release Status: Released to Public C... More
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army share a meal provided by local sheiks during a meeting in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of... More
After landing in Dhi Qar Province, An Nasiriyah, Iraq, Coalition Provi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: An Nasariyah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
Sheik Hussein al Sha'lan shares a laugh with U.S. Soldiers
Sheik Hussein al Sha'lan shares a laugh with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army during a meeting in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the n... More
Sheiks from the city counsel gather to speak with military officials a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Nasir Wa Al Slam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1/5, B Co. Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jordan F. Sherwood, US... More
Sheik Amer Sulaym (left) and Sheik Abdullha Kharbite (right), along wi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Sheik Amer Sulaym shakes hands with US Marine Corps (USMC) Major Gener...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
March 7, 2007, Sheiks and leaders of Iraqi and Coalition forces gather...
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
Two Sheiks of the Al Anbar province greet each other during a break at...
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
Sheik Amer Sulaym, along with other local sheiks, sits down with US Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Tea...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Team (MiTT), stands by a landing zone marked with purple smok... More
Sheik Amer Sulaym, along with other local sheiks, sits down with US Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Sheik Abdullha Kharbite (left) and Sheik Amer Sulaym (right), along wi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Tea...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: March 7, 2007, LT. COL. Glenn Williams, with a Military Transition Team (MiTT), stands by a landing zone marked with purple smok... More
Sheik Fanar Kharbite (left) and Sheik Abdullha Kharbite, along with ot...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Local tribal leaders move to another building for a
Local tribal leaders move to another building for a feast after a meeting with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leader... More
Governor Abdul Karim Burghis al-Rawi (in suit), Al Anbar province, add...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Techical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris Nolan (kneeling beh...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yathib Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More
Iraqi sheiks stand and US Army (USA) Soldiers salute as the Iraqi flag...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tikrit State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Danielle Howard, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki poses with sheiks on the steps of the 7t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
March 7, 2007, Sheiks and leaders of Iraqi and Coalition forces gather...
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
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, enjoys an Iraqi feast with Ted Andrews, a Houston native, ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis (left), Co...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Sheik Abdullha Kharbite (left) and Sheik Amer Sulaym (right), along wi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Al Yasiri Salam Abdul (left), Coalition Special Advisor, is greeted by...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Kalsu State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, USA Release Status: Released to P... More
March 7, 2007, Sheiks and leaders of Iraqi and Coalition forces gather...
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, STAFF SGT. Christopher Cabingas and SSgt John Anderson,...
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
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army meet with local tribal leaders in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of the Iraqis are being met.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and members of his council speak to shei...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH IRAQI ARMY DIVISION Scene Camera Operator: SGT David J. Mur... More
An Iraqi soldier from the 8th Division Iraqi army shares
An Iraqi soldier from the 8th Division Iraqi army shares a laugh with local sheiks during a meeting in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of the Iraqis are being met.
Tribal leaders receive refreshments during a meeting
Tribal leaders receive refreshments during a meeting with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leaders in order to assess ... More
Local sheiks are greeted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
March 7, 2007, STAFF SGT. Christopher Cabingas, with a Military Transi...
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
Josh Archibald (center), a member of the State Department,
Josh Archibald (center), a member of the State Department, speaks with the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq and U.S. forces to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The she... More
Coalition Provisional Authority Administrator, Ambassador L. Paul Brem...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: An Nasariyah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More
Sheiks from the city counsel leave the parade deck after the graduatio...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Nasir Wa Al Slam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1/5, B Co. Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jordan F. Sherwood, US... More
Local sheiks chat on March 22, 2007, during the introduction meeting o...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Kalsu State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, USA Release Status: Released to P... More
reconciliation meeting in the Rashid District
U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 2nd Striker Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, meet with Sheiks from the Abu T'shir province during a reconciliation meeting in the ... More
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with Sons of Iraq members and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The Sons o... More
Retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir speaks to sheiks
Retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir speaks to sheiks during a meeting on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The meeting was held to address concerns about the Sons of Iraq being turned over to Iraqi government control.
An Iraqi sheik asks retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir
An Iraqi sheik asks retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir a question during a meeting on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The meeting was held to address concerns about the Sons of Iraq being turned over to I... More
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army meet with local tribal leaders in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of the Iraqis are being met.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., speaks to sheiks on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The meeting was held to address concerns about th... More
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet
U.S. forces and members of the State Department meet with the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. U.S. forces are transitioning author... More
Sheik Ali greets local tribal leaders during a meeting
Sheik Ali greets local tribal leaders during a meeting between sheiks of Hamza, Iraq, U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure t... More
Sheik Hussein al Sha'lan meets with U.S. Soldiers and
Sheik Hussein al Sha'lan meets with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of the Iraqis are being met.
Iraqi sheiks listen to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter,
Iraqi sheiks listen to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, deputy commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., and retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The... More
Security improvements allow bridge to reopen in Mahmudiyah, rejoins tr...
Local sheiks and a soldier form the 55th Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division discuss the future of the area after a bridge opening ceremony in Mahmudiyah, south of Baghdad, Jan. 18. The bridge is located next to ... More
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army meet with local sheiks in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leaders in order to assess the situation in the local area.
Sheiks from all over the Wasit province of Iraq come
Sheiks from all over the Wasit province of Iraq come together for a meeting to discuss the welfare of their tribes and their farms on Sept. 25, 2008.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., and retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir meet with sheiks on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The meeti... More
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st
Col. Scott Efflandt, commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, addresses Sons of Iraq members and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq about the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The sheiks are p... More
An Iraqi soldier from the 8th Division Iraqi Army passes
An Iraqi soldier from the 8th Division Iraqi Army passes out leaflets after a meeting with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, deputy commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., and retired Ira... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a (center), Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S... More
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade,
Col. Scott Efflandt (center), commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq at a meeting in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rai’a... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. Forces ... More
Abudl Kareem Omran Al Taei (left), a Sons of Iraq member,
Abudl Kareem Omran Al Taei (left), a Sons of Iraq member, addresses U.S. forces and members of the State Department about the sacrifices he and fellow members made in the past eight years in support of establis... More
Concerned Local Citizens group members and local Sheiks
Concerned Local Citizens group members and local Sheiks watch the celebration at the Arab Jabour Governance Center in Iraq, Dec. 27. It was the center's grand opening since restoration began in August 2007. (U.... More
Local sheiks line up to shake hands with U.S. Soldiers
Local sheiks line up to shake hands with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army as they arrive in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leaders in order to assess th... More
Local tribal leaders lay out food for a feast after
Local tribal leaders lay out food for a feast after a meeting with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leaders in order t... More
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq
Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered in the home of Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a (left), Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, to discuss their role in shaping Iraq as U.S. ... More
Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army listen
Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army listen to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, deputy commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., and retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir on Camp ... More
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division
U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army meet with local sheiks in Manniniyah, Iraq, Dec. 16. The Soldiers met with tribal leaders in order to assess the situation in the local area.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter, Deputy Commander of Multinational Corps - Iraq, from Carmel, Calif., and retired Iraqi army Maj. Gen. Muzhir meet with sheiks on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. The meeti... More
Lt. Col Brett A. Bourne, commanding officer, 1st Battalion,
Lt. Col Brett A. Bourne, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Lt. Col. Thad R. Trapp, commanding officer, 2nd Bn., 9th Marines, sit with two local sheiks at a tr... More
Sheiks gather to meet with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi
Sheiks gather to meet with U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from the 8th Division Iraqi Army in Hamza, Iraq, Jan. 5. The Soldiers meet with tribal leaders to ensure that the needs of the Iraqis are being met.
Three tribal leaders from the Suleikh neighborhood
Three tribal leaders from the Suleikh neighborhood of the Adhamiyah District of Baghdad stand to pay their respects at the close of the Suleikh Tribal Sheiks Council Dinner in Adhamiyah Dec. 16. Col. John Hort,... More
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of
Emir Rabi’a Mohammad al-Habib al-Rabi’a, Prince of the Rabia’a Confederation, welcomes guests to his home, here, Sept. 22. Sheiks from the central and southern provinces of Iraq gathered to discuss their role i... More
Fadhul al Janabi, a member of the Sons of Iraq, speaks
Fadhul al Janabi, a member of the Sons of Iraq, speaks for the Sons of Iraq and sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq at a meeting to discuss the future of Iraq with U.S. forces and members of ... More
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and
Col. John Hort, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, listens to concerns from two Iraqi women outside the Sulei... More
Col. Scott Efflandt (right), commander of 1st Brigade,
Col. Scott Efflandt (right), commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with sheiks from the southern and central provinces of Iraq to discuss the future of Iraq, Oct. 19. The sheiks are primarily co... More