A quarterback dodges a tackle during a game of touch
A quarterback dodges a tackle during a game of touch football Dec. 5. The Soldiers were with the 937th Engineers Company.
Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lally reenlists over 250 service
Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lally reenlists over 250 service members during the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Keith C. Walker, the assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Keith C. Walker, the assistant division commander (operations), 1st Infantry Division, and Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lally, the commander of 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), listen to a... More
Soldiers salute during the 3rd ESCs Operation Sustainer
Soldiers salute during the 3rd ESCs Operation Sustainer Strong reenlistment ceremony and Veterans Day observance.
The sun rises over part of the wadi at Al Asad Air
The sun rises over part of the wadi at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25.
Approximately 300 coalition and Iraqi army soldiers
Approximately 300 coalition and Iraqi army soldiers find seats before the beginning of a logistics symposium held Oct. 27, 2008. According to Iraqi Staff Lt. Gen. Abdullah, the deputy chief of staff-logistics f... More
Army Col. Daniel Tack, the commander of the 371st
Army Col. Daniel Tack, the commander of the 371st Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), poses in front of an Iraqi police Humvee at a Tactical Exercise Without Troops held Oct. 28, 2008.... More
Actors, playing the parts of the angels Gabriel and
Actors, playing the parts of the angels Gabriel and Harold, react to the scene of the three wisemen visiting the baby Jesus during a Christmas pageant at the main chapel, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25, 2008. ... More
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Gen. Ray Odierno,
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Gen. Ray Odierno, the commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq, leave a meeting at Joint Base Balad on Dec. 13. Earlier, Gates held a town hall meeting here, fielding questions ... More
Marine Lt. Col. Ed Lowsman, a operations officer with
Marine Lt. Col. Ed Lowsman, a operations officer with 3rd Marine Air Wing, looks out over a wadi on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25. Many species of birds and animals are attracted to Al Asad because of this bo... More
Brig. Gen. Michael Lally, right, the commanding general
Brig. Gen. Michael Lally, right, the commanding general of 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), briefs Brig. Gen. James Rogers, left, the commanding general of 1st Theater Sustainment Command, on how his uni... More
Spc. Harry Colon, a maintenance specialist with 133rd
Spc. Harry Colon, a maintenance specialist with 133rd Quartermaster Company, from Flushing, N.Y., cooks chicken on a barbeque for a Christmas Eve party at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. Visiting New Yor... More
Volunteers, including service members and civilian
Volunteers, including service members and civilian contractors, get a crash course in choir singing during their first rehearsal at the Post Chapel Dec. 3. The volunteers are practicing for a Christmas pageant ... More
Maj. Randel L. Rogers, of Columbus, Ohio, looks for
Maj. Randel L. Rogers, of Columbus, Ohio, looks for different species of bird during a Christmas bird count at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25.
Reporters Marvin Scott and Jill Nicolini prepare for
Reporters Marvin Scott and Jill Nicolini prepare for a live broadcast with Soldiers from the 133rd Quartermaster Company, 371st Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), at Al Asad Air Base,... More
Singer Kellie Pickler performs for service members
Singer Kellie Pickler performs for service members during a United Services Organization show at the Jordan-Hare Stadium, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19. Pickler later performed duets with musician Kid Rock, w... More
A group of mallards, which are a species of duck found
A group of mallards, which are a species of duck found throughout the world, take flight at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25. Mallards inhabit wetlands and like to nest near water.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Gen. Ray Odierno,
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Gen. Ray Odierno, the commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq, leave a meeting, Dec. 13. Earlier, Gates held a town hall meeting here, fielding questions from service members.
Singer Kellie Pickler performs for service members
Singer Kellie Pickler performs for service members during a USO tour at the Jordan-Hare Stadium, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19. Pickler was part of a USO tour which also featured Kid Rock and comedian Lewis Black.
Iraqi army officers, representatives from nearly every
Iraqi army officers, representatives from nearly every command across Iraq, meet for a logistics symposium Oct. 27, 2008. Taji is home to Iraq's National Maintenance and Supply depots and is central to the coun... More
WPIX reporter Jill Nicolini, center with microphone,
WPIX reporter Jill Nicolini, center with microphone, interviews New York Gov. David Paterson and New York Congressman Steve Israel in Dining Facility 1, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 21. Paterson and Israel were... More
From left to right, New York Gov. David Paterson and
From left to right, New York Gov. David Paterson and New York Congressman Steve Israel converse and eat lunch with service members at Dining Facility 1, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 21. Paterson and Israel were... More
Members of the 4th Infantry Division band entertain
Members of the 4th Infantry Division band entertain and motivate troops during the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
Reporter Marvin Scott and cameraman Dave Kimmel interview
Reporter Marvin Scott and cameraman Dave Kimmel interview Sgt. Sonia Allen, 133rd Quartermaster Company, as she eats New York cheesecake during a Christmas Eve party at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2008. Th... More
Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of Multi-National
Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, and Col. Jarrold Reeves, the deputy commander of 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), walk to their vehicle, Dec. 13. Austin and Reeves atte... More
Spc. Charles Bohm poses for a photograph while admiring
Spc. Charles Bohm poses for a photograph while admiring another sunset Dec. 6. Bohm was covering the transfer of authority ceremony for 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, which happened on Dec. 4.
Reporter Jill Nicolini poses for a shot for cameraman
Reporter Jill Nicolini poses for a shot for cameraman Dave Kimmel during a Christmas Eve party at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 24. Nicolini, Kimmel and Marvin Scott, another reporter, were visiting troops for t... More
Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of Multi-National
Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, and Col. Jarrold Reeves, the deputy commander of 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), walk to their vehicle, Dec. 13. Austin and Reeves atte... More
Chaplain (Major) James Lewis, the brigade chaplain,
Chaplain (Major) James Lewis, the brigade chaplain, 371st Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), leads service members through a prayer before a Christmas pageant begins at the main chape... More
Maj. Randel L. Rogers, of Columbus, Ohio, looks for
Maj. Randel L. Rogers, of Columbus, Ohio, looks for different species of bird during a Christmas bird count at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25.
Officers and senior enlisted personnel salute during
Officers and senior enlisted personnel salute during the singing of the national anthem at a transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 4.
Kid Rock performs for service members during a United
Kid Rock performs for service members during a United Services Organization tour at the Jordan-Hare Stadium, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19. Kid Rock was part of a USO tour, which also featured comedian Lewis ... More
Reporters Marvin Scott and Jill Nicolini, from New
Reporters Marvin Scott and Jill Nicolini, from New York-based WPIX, answer questions during a live broadcast with Soldiers of the 133rd Quartermaster Company at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 21, 2008. The 133rd ... More
Staff Sgt. Roy Bowers, the assistant mayor with 2nd
Staff Sgt. Roy Bowers, the assistant mayor with 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, from Arlington, Texas, explains how he plans to build dip bars Dec. 5. Bowers is building the dip bars as part of an exerc... More
Reenlistees salute during the 3rd Sustainment Command's
Reenlistees salute during the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
Soldiers and a Joint Color Guard render honors during
Soldiers and a Joint Color Guard render honors during the 3rd ESCs Operation Sustainer Strong, Veterans Day at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
Service members cheer as Kid Rock performs during a
Service members cheer as Kid Rock performs during a United Services Organization show at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19. Kid Rock headlined a USO tour also featuring comedian Lewis Black a... More
Arkansas National Guardsmen with 2nd Battalion, 153rd
Arkansas National Guardsmen with 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment listen to their unit's history during a transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 4. The 2-153rd escorted convoys around Al Anbar province for n... More
Iraqi army officers respond to a scenario during a
Iraqi army officers respond to a scenario during a logistical training exercise Oct. 28, 2008. The 1st Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), is currently mentoring the general transporta... More
Soldiers pause in a moment of silence prior to the
Soldiers pause in a moment of silence prior to the 3rd ESCs Operation Sustainer Strong reenlistment ceremony and Veterans Day observance.
Soldiers with the 937th Engineer Company play a game
Soldiers with the 937th Engineer Company play a game of football Dec. 5.
Far right, Brig. Gen. James Rogers, the commanding
Far right, Brig. Gen. James Rogers, the commanding general of 1st Theater Sustainment Command, listens to a briefing at the Joint Military Mail Terminal Dec. 16. Rogers was visiting the base to discuss sustainm... More
Spc. Jacob Smathers, a broadcast journalist with 123rd
Spc. Jacob Smathers, a broadcast journalist with 123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, and cameraman Dave Kimmel, from WPIX in New York City, wait for a cue to go back on the air for a live broadcast, Al Asad... More
Staff Sgt. Wendell Griffin, of Edwards, Miss., a quality
Staff Sgt. Wendell Griffin, of Edwards, Miss., a quality control advisor, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 548th Combat Support Sustainment Command, shows Iraqi mechanics how to perform a quality check on... More
Kid Rock performs for hundreds of service members during
Kid Rock performs for hundreds of service members during a USO concert here at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Dec. 19.
Service members listen to comedian Lewis Black perform
Service members listen to comedian Lewis Black perform during a United Services Organizations show at the Jordan-Hare Stadium, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19. Black, Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler and other entertai... More
Mr. Robert Guess delivers remarks during Operation
Mr. Robert Guess delivers remarks during Operation Sustainer Strong. Mr. Guess is a 24-year veteran of the US Navy.
Col. Jarrold Reeves, back to camera, the deputy commander
Col. Jarrold Reeves, back to camera, the deputy commander of 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) greets the arrival of Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, far right, the commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, at Joint B... More
New York Gov. David Paterson, in white; Congressmen
New York Gov. David Paterson, in white; Congressmen Steve Israel, in the green windbreaker; and Anthony Weiner, in the blue blazer; led New York Army National Guardsmen with a chant of "Go, Mets!" in front of D... More
Soldiers and Airmen render honors during the 3rd Sustainment
Soldiers and Airmen render honors during the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
From left to right, Brig. Gen. James Rogers, the commanding
From left to right, Brig. Gen. James Rogers, the commanding general of 1st Theater Sustainment Command, and Brig. Gen. Michael Lally, the commanding general of 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), listen to ... More
Soldiers and Airmen of a Joint Honor Guard stand at
Soldiers and Airmen of a Joint Honor Guard stand at attention during the National Anthem.
Spc. Tekare Weeks, a clerk with the 133rd Quartermaster
Spc. Tekare Weeks, a clerk with the 133rd Quartermaster Company, from Queens, N.Y., sings along to a song during a Christmas pageant at the main chapel, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25, 2008.
New York Governor David Paterson, in white, Congressmen
New York Governor David Paterson, in white, Congressmen Steve Israel, in the green windbreaker, and Anthony Weiner, in the blue blazer, lead New York Army National Guardsmen with a chant of "Go, Mets!" in front... More
Reenlistees and guests render honors during the 3rd
Reenlistees and guests render honors during the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
An honor guard of Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion,
An honor guard of Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, and 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, retire the colors following a ceremony Dec. 4.
Spc. Daniel R. Bulles, a Logistics Training and Advisory
Spc. Daniel R. Bulles, a Logistics Training and Advisory Team instructor, 584th Maintenance Company, 101st Airborne Division, from Fort Campbell, Ky., works with Iraqi mechanics on disassembling a Humvee starte... More
Serivce members listen to comedians perform during
Serivce members listen to comedians perform during a United Services Organization show at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Dec. 19. The USO concert featured Kid Rock, comedian Lewis Black and former American Idol contest... More
Nearly 500 service members attended the 3rd Sustainment
Nearly 500 service members attended the 3rd Sustainment Command's Operation Sustainer Strong at Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Veterans Day.
A hooded crow -- a distinctive subspecies called Iraqi
A hooded crow -- a distinctive subspecies called Iraqi Pied Crow, which is found in Iraq and parts of Iran -- finds something to eat at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 25.
Soldiers and guests prepae for the 3rd ESCs Operation
Soldiers and guests prepae for the 3rd ESCs Operation Sustainer Strong reenlistment ceremony and Veterans Day observance.