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The Iraqi Armed Forces (IAF) Band plays in a premier performance at the Presidential Republican Palace in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An Iraqi Folk Group performs for the Coalition Forces at the Baghdad Palace, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The Iraqi dance group Al-Mirwase, performs at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, for troops honoring Memorial Day, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) personnel of the 1ST Calvary Band play a musical prelude during a standup briefing for the Multi-National Forces Iraq (IRQ) and Multi-National Corps Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two Iraqi guitarists, known as Nirvanah, play in a caf in the Green Zone (GZ) after being invited by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) to perform in celebration of Iraqs new found freedom during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Country Musician Charlie Daniels plays his guitar during a concert performed for military members at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A local Iraqi contractor removes the first large bust of Saddam Hussein from the top of the former Presidential Palace now the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An Iraqi Policeman stands guard at a checkpoint providing security for the Arba'een pilgrims in Musayyib, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The Charlie Daniels Band plays into the evening during a concert for military members at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A bagpiper from the Iraqi Armed Forces (IAF) Band plays during a premier performance at the Presidential Republican Palace in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

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Base: Baghdad

Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley Brokop, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Iraq War aka Operation IRAQI FREEDOM was the 2003 invasion of Iraq, led by U.S. Army General Tommy Franks, under the code-name "Operation Iraqi Freedom". 248,000 soldiers from the United States, 45,000 British soldiers, 2,000 Australian soldiers and 194 Polish soldiers from Special Forces unit GROM sent to Kuwait for the invasion. The invasion force was also supported by Iraqi Kurdish militia troops, estimated to number upwards of 70,000.

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