Maj. Gen. Bernie Champoux, 25th Infantry Division commander,
Maj. Gen. Bernie Champoux, 25th Infantry Division commander, and Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, 36th Inf. Div. commander, share a laugh during the transfer of authority ceremony Sept. 7 at Contingency Operation Base Basra.
Carvin Jones, alongside his band, plays guitar for
Carvin Jones, alongside his band, plays guitar for soldiers at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
Cpl. Khai M. Tran and Cpl. Kelly M. Doyle, Army Reserve
Cpl. Khai M. Tran and Cpl. Kelly M. Doyle, Army Reserve soldiers in the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Southfield, Mich., return from one of their local-national escort missions in support of the U.S. State Dep... More
Lt. Col. Doug Devries, commander, 36th Infantry Division,
Lt. Col. Doug Devries, commander, 36th Infantry Division, Special Troops Battalion, exresses confidence in Capt. Kristean Heggem, A Company, 3th DSTB incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony on C... More
Basrah University students and faculty play along while
Basrah University students and faculty play along while 36th Infantry Division band members teach the basics of Western music July 28. The 36th Infantry Division band has been teaching these classes throughout ... More
Cpl. Khai M. Tran, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Cpl. Khai M. Tran, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Southfield, Mich., travels outside Contingency Operating Base Basra to complete a local national escort mission for the U.S. Department of State July 26. (Photo... More
Chaka Khan and her band perform for soldiers at the
Chaka Khan and her band perform for soldiers at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
Alana Grace, lead singer in the band Toy, rocks out
Alana Grace, lead singer in the band Toy, rocks out for U.S. Division-South soldiers during the last morale, welfare and recreation event July 14 at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra. To... More
The 36th Inf. Div. soldiers enjoy front-row entertainment
The 36th Inf. Div. soldiers enjoy front-row entertainment as Carvin Jones performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
Khairiya and Zeinab wait patiently for the first Turkish
Khairiya and Zeinab wait patiently for the first Turkish Airlines commercial flight to land at the Basrah International Airport June 28.
Maj. Gen. Bernie Champoux, 25th Infantry Division commander,
Maj. Gen. Bernie Champoux, 25th Infantry Division commander, thanked the 36th Inf. Div. for its tireless commitment and professionalism during his speech at a transfer of authority ceremony Sept. 7 at Contingen... More
A Basrah University student plays along while Staff
A Basrah University student plays along while Staff Sgt. Maurice E. Kelly, 36th Infantry Division band member, teaches different styles of Western music during a class held on Contingency Operating Base Basra J... More
Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, United States Forces- Iraq
Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, United States Forces- Iraq deputy commanding general for operations , mingles with local-Iraqi leaders before the transfer of authority ceremony Sept. 7 at Contingency Operating Base Basra.
36th Infantry Division enjoy front-row entertainment
36th Infantry Division enjoy front-row entertainment as Carvin Jones performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 12.
Dr. Khalef Abdul Samed, governor of Basrah, Gen. Lloyd
Dr. Khalef Abdul Samed, governor of Basrah, Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Multi-National Corps-Iraq commander, and other guests rise for the playing of the “national anthem” during a reception July 5 at the Basrah ... More
36th Infantry Division soldiers enjoy front-row
36th Infantry Division soldiers enjoy front-row entertainment as Chaka Khan performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 12.
Lt. Col. Doug Devries, 36th Infantry Division, Special
Lt. Col. Doug Devries, 36th Infantry Division, Special Troops Battalion, commander, presents the battalion colors to Capt. Omar Davila, A Company, 36th ID DTSB, outgoing commander, during a change of command ce... More
Khalaf Abdul Samad, Basra governor, and Temel Kotil,
Khalaf Abdul Samad, Basra governor, and Temel Kotil, Turkish Airlines' chief executive officer, await the arrival of the first commercial Turkish Airlines flight to the Basra International Airport June 28.
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi security forces knowledge management representative, receives a coin of excellence from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III June 25.
Basrah International Airport workers roll out the red
Basrah International Airport workers roll out the red carpet for passengers of the first commercial Turkish Airlines flight to land here, June 28.
Lt. Col. Shawn J. Scott, 86th Combat Support Hospital
Lt. Col. Shawn J. Scott, 86th Combat Support Hospital supporting the 297th Area Support Medical Company, explains to Staff Sgt. Daryl Oliver, how a 'normal' knee should look. Scott said he believes many of the ... More
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi security forces knowledge management representative, poses for a photo with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III during his visit to Contingency Oper... More
36th Infantry Division.soldiers enjoy front-row
36th Infantry Division.soldiers enjoy front-row entertainment as Carvin Jones performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 12.
Caroline Cutbirth, singer for the country group Stealing
Caroline Cutbirth, singer for the country group Stealing Angels, performs for U.S. Division-South soldiers July 14 at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra during the last morale, welfare an... More
Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, commander 36th Infantry
Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, commander 36th Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Wilson Early, 36th Infantry Division, case the colors Sept. 7 during a ceremony at Contingency Operating Base Basra signifying ... More
Consul General Piper A. W. Campbell is congratulated
Consul General Piper A. W. Campbell is congratulated by local community leaders and guests for her appointment of consul general during a ceremony held at the Basrah International Airport July 5.
Spc. Brian J. Haggard, Bravo Battery 1-174th Air Defense
Spc. Brian J. Haggard, Bravo Battery 1-174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment senior generator maintainer, repairs one of the generators July 30, which is responsible for powering one of the C-RAM systems located... More
U.S. Division-South soldiers applaud the rock group
U.S. Division-South soldiers applaud the rock group Toy’s performance at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 14. Toy and Stealing Angels are the last entertainers to perform for troop... More
The 36th Infantry Division soldiers enjoy front-row
The 36th Infantry Division soldiers enjoy front-row entertainment as Chaka Khan performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi
Spc. Andrew C. Deason, 36th Infantry Division Iraqi security forces knowledge management representative, and Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Knox, 36th Inf. Div. safety non-commissioned-officer-in-charge,dance during... More
Spc. Brant A. Christopfel, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery
Spc. Brant A. Christopfel, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment generator maintainer, repairs one of the generators July 30, which is responsible for powering one of the C-RAM systems located on Contingency O... More
Consul General Piper A. W. Campbell cuts the cake during
Consul General Piper A. W. Campbell cuts the cake during the official opening of the U.S. Consulate General July 5 at the Basrah International Airport in Basrah, Iraq.
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist for the 36th Infantry Division surgeon section, writes down his thoughts throughout the day in hopes of creating a poem later.
Jeffrey Feltman, assistant secretary for near eastern
Jeffrey Feltman, assistant secretary for near eastern affairs, Piper A. W. Campbell, consul general, James Jeffrey, ambassador, and Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, U.S. Division-South and 36th Infantry Division comm... More
Spc. Carlos M. Meda, 36th Infantry Division tuba player,
Spc. Carlos M. Meda, 36th Infantry Division tuba player, practices for upcoming performances with the 36th ID band on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, July 28. (Photo by Spc. Brittany H. Gardner)
A Basrah University student takes notes while Staff
A Basrah University student takes notes while Staff Sgt. Maurice E. Kelly, 36th Infantry Division band member, teaches a class on Western music.
Sgt. Charles R. Fricker, 36th Infantry Division band
Sgt. Charles R. Fricker, 36th Infantry Division band percussion section leader from Angleton, Texas, teaches Basrah University faculty and students proper drumming techniques and exercises during a class held o... More
Spc. Sherman Hershaw and Sgt. Francheska Ovington,
Spc. Sherman Hershaw and Sgt. Francheska Ovington, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment C-RAM command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence maintainers, clean the wireless, audio-visual, emerg... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Wilson L. Early, 36th Infantry Division,
Command Sgt. Maj. Wilson L. Early, 36th Infantry Division, greets Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III at Contingency Operating Base Adder June 25. After departing Adder, Early and Chandler visited COB... More
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist for the 36th Infantry Division surgeon section, laughs with his co-workers.
The first commercial Turkish Airlines flight lands
The first commercial Turkish Airlines flight lands at the Basrah International Airport June 28. Basrah International Airport is now expected to receive three Turkish Airlines' flights per week. Iraqi media outl... More
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Forces- Iraq commander,
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Forces- Iraq commander, expresses pride in the outgoing 36th Infantry Division's accomplishments while serving as United States Division-South's headquarters since December during... More
Lt. Col. Shawn J. Scott, 86th Combat Support Hospital
Lt. Col. Shawn J. Scott, 86th Combat Support Hospital supporting the 297th Area Support Medical Company, examines Spc. Eric S. Adams', 297th ASMC, knee June 22 at the Medical Treatment Facility. Scott says back... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III holds
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III holds a town hall meeting with soldiers June 25 at the base chapel to discuss many topics including upcoming uniform changes, sexual assault, and the Army Physical ... More
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist for the 36th Infantry Division surgeon section, writes down his thoughts throughout the day in hopes of creating a poem later.
Sgt. Charles R. Fricker, 36th Infantry Division band
Sgt. Charles R. Fricker, 36th Infantry Division band percussion section leader from Angleton, Texas, teaches Basrah University faculty and students the proper way to hold drum sticks during a class held on Cont... More
Capt. Kristean Heggem assumes command of A Company,
Capt. Kristean Heggem assumes command of A Company, 36th Infantry Division, Special Troops Battalion, June 17 during a change of command ceremony at Contigency Operating Base Basra, Iraq. Heggem began his milit... More
Chaka Khan and her band perform for soldiers at the
Chaka Khan and her band perform for soldiers at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 12.
Soldiers in the 36th Infantry Division dance to the
Soldiers in the 36th Infantry Division dance to the music as Chaka Khan and her band perform for the troops at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist
Spc. Kunta K. Mackin, a medevac operations specialist for the 36th Infantry Division surgeon section, reads his poetry to soldiers every two weeks at the poetry jam. Mackin was raised in Harrisburg, N.C., but c... More
Cpl. Kelly M. Doyle, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion,
Cpl. Kelly M. Doyle, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Southfield, Mich., gears up in preparation for a local-national escort mission onto Contingency Operating Base Basra July 16. Doyle is part of a military-supp... More
Basrah International Airport workers roll out the red
Basrah International Airport workers roll out the red carpet and unravel velvet ropes for passengers of the first commercial Turkish Airlines flight to ever land here, June 28. The airport is now expected to re... More
The 36th Infantry Division and other U.S. Division-South
The 36th Infantry Division and other U.S. Division-South soldiers keep their cameras handy during the last morale, welfare and recreation concert July 14 at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base B... More
Sgt. 1st Class Josue Valencia, communications security
Sgt. 1st Class Josue Valencia, communications security manager, 36th Inf. Div., spots for Staff Sgt. Ronnie Barron, alternate COMSEC manager, 36th Inf. Div., while he lifts weights at the fitness center inside ... More