The Seal of Latvia in front of the presidential box at the Latvia Day Parade in Riga, Latvia, Nov. 18, 2014. In 1918, national representatives convened in what is now the National Theatre and proclaimed the ind More
Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, stand at attention before moving out during a rehearsal for the Latvia Day parade Nov. 17, 2014. In 1 More
Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, await the order to march in the Latvia Day Parade on Nov. 18, 2014 in Riga, Latvia. In 1918, national More
Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, march to their starting position for the Latvia Day Parade in Riga, Latvia, on November 18, 2014. In More
DEVENS, Massachusetts – David Blazon, the manager for the Department of Public Works, here, pulls weeds from the Sweet Heart Memorial in preparation for the Fort Devens 100th year anniversary, scheduled to take More
Maj. Paula Rodriguez, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, volunteers as a Texas Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at a domestic violence awareness conference in Dallas, 2008. Rodriguez also vol More
Capt. Kishor Kulkarni, a dentist with the 7238th Medical Support Unit, examines a Soldier's teeth as part of the medical readiness program at the beginning of Combat Support Training Exercise 2010. The program More
Spc. Rainer Cabance of the 77th Sustainment Brigade assembles a section of a DRASH during CSTX 2010 here at Fort McCoy.
Spc. Keith Moore, a cook with the 275th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, unloads pudding cups from a delivery to Contingency Operations Location Liberty here Aug. 4. The dinner meal being served by the coo More
Sgt. Derek Willis of the 300th Sustainment Brigade and Spc. Brian Zambito of the 77th Sustainment Brigade pop up sections of the BikeTrack hardened plastic flooring of the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter at F More
Soldiers from the 389th Engineer Battalion from Middleton, Iowa raise a wall on a structure being built to enhance the simulated Forward Operating Base Freedom during Combat Support Training Exercise 2010 at Fo More
Service members participate in a 10K shadow run on COB Basra in honor of the Statesman Capitol 10K held in Austin, Texas, March 27, 2011.
Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards, commander of the 98th Division, addresses the soldiers of Task Force Scorpion, May 10. Task Force Scorpion recently became validated for their mission to Afghanistan this year where t More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Ingerick, a soldier assigned to Task Force Scorpion, converses with civilians on the battlefield as part of military operations in urban terrain, here, May 12. Ingerick was the convoy co More
Motorcyclists from all over the country congregated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in support of the fifth annual Armed Forced Freedom Ride, here, May 15. Proceeds from the event benefited the Marine Corps More
Service members should be cautious when dealing with groundhogs and mindful of their burrow holes on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Better yet, leave them alone.
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
Brig. Gen. William “Len” Smith, deputy commander for maneuver for U.S. Division-South, purchases a handmade blanket from the Iraqi Foundation’s vendor at the Basrawi women’s bazaar held here June 17. The non-pr More
Navy Lt. Joseph Fitzgerald, a pilot with the 2515th Naval Air Ambulance Detachment, wears a chicken costume around Contingency Operating Base Basra. The costume is six years old and worn whenever a service memb More
Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Bement (center), team leader and imagery analyst with Geospatial Support Team 29, National Geospatial-Intelligence Task Force-Iraq, receives the Joint Service Achievement Medal More
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
Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, U.S. Division South and 36th Infantry Division commander has blood drawn at the Troop Medical Center, June 23. All soldiers are subject to quarterly blood screenings as part of their More
Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero (Left), deputy commander of the NATO Training Mission-Iraq, visits Contigency Operating Base Basra, June 24. Barbero met with Maj. Gen. Eddy Spurgin, 36th Infantry Division commander, a More
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
Local Iraqi contractors lift an Army and Air Force Exchange Service barbershop and load it onto a flatbed truck on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, June 28. Due to its size, the barbershop had to be lift More
Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, 36th Infantry Division commander, awards coins to Spc. Javeed Thomas, Spc. Tyler Fisher, Spc. Regina Batiste and Staff Sgt. Scott Custer, 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team More
Maj. Paula Rodriguez, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, volunteers as a Texas Sexual Assault Response coordinator at a domestic violence awareness conference in Dallas 2008. Rodriguez also volu More
Basrah International Airport workers roll out the red carpet for passengers of the first commercial Turkish Airlines flight to land here, June 28.
Arrowhead Stakes candidates pose for a picture outside 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division headquarters, June 30.
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
Texas Tech University alumni pose for a picture, July 4. Lt. Col J. Craig Combs (left), Capt. Sergio L. Tristan, Shane McNeil (center), Maj. Thomas Smith and Lt. Col. John D. Herrera (right) are all part of th More
(Left to right) Spc. Robert Adoue, Spc. Ricardo Salinas, Spc. Brian Cochnauer, Sgt. 1st Class Roy McClendon, Sgt. Scott Evans, and Spc. Jimmy Clack, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, pose at Co More
Command Sgt. Maj. Wilson L. Early, 36th Infantry Division, poses with professional football head coaches (left to right) Jim L. Mora, Jim E. Mora, Ken Whisenhunt and Gary Kubiak during their visit to Contingenc More
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
(Left to right) Gen. Lloyd James Austin, U.S. Forces- Iraq commander; James F. Jeffery, U.S. ambassador to Iraq; Dr. Khalef Abdul, governor of Basrah; Piper Campbell, consul general for the U.S. in Basrah; Jeff More
Col. Gina D. Seiler, division surgeon, 36th Infantry Division of Marion, Texas, poses for a photo next to a T-wall she and her battle buddy painted, July 9.
Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Hammack (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Xlenske Sampson, 36th Infantry Division, slice a birthday cake at Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 9. The cake was part of the Army Wa More
36th Infantry Division enjoy front-row entertainment as Carvin Jones performs at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra July 12.
Carvin Jones, alongside his band, plays guitar for soldiers at the old Post Exchange on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 12.
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
David Eli Grimes, master electrician and singer-songwriter, stands in front of the U.S. flag at the resiliency center on Contingency Operating Base Basra, July 13.
Sgt. Michael Detrick, a welder with the 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, uses a plasma cutter on scrap metal at Contingency Operating Base Basra. The plasma More
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
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
Spc. Lawrence Green, 1st Cavalry Division, 215th Brigade Support Battalion mechanic, explains how to conduct preventive maintenance checks and services on an engine to Iraqi army mechanics on Contingency Operat More
Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Young, assistant dining facility manager, 36th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, and finance director for Group 1 Automotive, Inc. in Houston, gives a seminar to soldiers on how to save mon More
Murals depicting the history and daily life of the Iraqi people adorn the protective T-walls lining the side of the Basrah Airport road leading to Contingency Operating Base Basra, headquarters of U.S. Division More
Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, 36th Infantry Division commander, takes a tour of Sayed Abdul Ali Al-Musawy’s orchard in Basrah, July 21.
Iraqi navy sailors prepare their patrol boat in Umm Qasr during the early morning for a joint exercise with the Kuwaiti coast guard, July 25.
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 Sgt. Maurice E. Kelly, 36th Infantry Division band member, teaches a class on Western music.
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
(Left to right) Spc. Eldridge Wilkins Jr., Sgt. Roslyn Wilkins, and Master Sgt. Eldridge Wilkins Sr., are deployed together to Contingency Operating Base Basra. Eldridge Jr., is on his second consecutive deploy More
Pfc. Jose Madrueno, 1st Cavalry Division, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, drives a cayman through cones in an obstacle course during a training exercise at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Aug. 6.
Capt. Tyler Carruth, health care provider for the Texas Medical Command, plays chess with a local Iraqi on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Aug. 8. The two were part of a group of service members and Iraqis th More
Capt. Tyler Carruth, medical provider for the Texas Medical Command at Contingency Operating Base Basra, coaches Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev at the Johnson Space Center in medical training.
Staff Sgt. Alejandro Fonseca, 34th Sapper Company, instructs airmen with the 407th Air Expeditionary Group on the functions of the Buffalo, an armored military vehicle designed to investigate possible improvise More
Sgt. Cody McCollom, personal security officer with 36th Infantry Division, from Dallas, Texas, trains with a battle buddy at the gym on Contingency Operating Base Basra.
Soldiers with the 47th Combat Support Hospital load a mock casualty onto a litter during a mass casualty exercise on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 5.
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
Spc. Cory Helms, 389th Engineer Company, from Little York, Ill. constructs wooden corner sections for workstation platforms, on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 8, 2011.
Army Sgt. Jason Dunbar, 20th Engineer Brigade, clears an M4 rifle off of the John Wayne Lightning Range during a shooting competition on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 11.
Staff Sgt. Abiasaph Maldonado Jr., 224th Aviation Battalion, pulls a Humvee during a strongman competition on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 12. Other soldiers stand by to cheer on competitors as they More
Staff Sgt. Edrena R. Roberts, installation chaplain’s assistant, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, from Walla Walla, Wash., prepares a latte at God’s Grounds coffee bar on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sep More
A soldier gives blood during a mobile blood screening held on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 18, 2011.
Iraqi Lt. Col. As’ad, pilot with the Iraqi air force, Squadron 70, climbs into a military tactical surveillance aircraft on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Sept. 19. As’ad flies daily surveillance missions in More
Spc. David Mayfield, satellite communications operator and maintainer, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, from Troy, Mo., takes a break from digging a ditch for burying communication cables on Contingency Ope More
Spc. David Mayfield (left), satellite communications operator and maintainer, Company A, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, from Troy, Mo., and Spc. Morgan Smith, network system operator and maintainer, Compa More
Cpl. Kristine Tejeda and Pfc. Thomas Adgate, Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, or Task Force Steel Dragon, climb the steps More
Cpl. Kristine Tejada, from Oakland, Calif., a truck commander for 1st Platoon, Higher Headquarters Battery, Task Force 2-82 Field Artillery Regiment, provides security at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq, Sept. More
Staff, Sgt. Jeremy Fowler (left) and Staff Sgt. Deane Barnhardt (far right) interview and photograph a soldier from the 282nd Field Artillery Regiment during a tour of the Ziggurat.
Pfc. Marshall O. Hughes, satellite communications operator and maintainer, Signal Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 25th Infantry Division from Asheboro, N.C., poses for a photo on Contingency O More
Sgt. Isaac Cadena (right), Modern Army Combative Program instructor with the 4th Sustainment Brigade, holds up the hand of Sgt. Richard Rometty (left), aircraft mechanic for the 229th Aviation Battalion, signal More
Spc. Richard Koke, mechanic for the 25th Infantry Division, paints over a mural on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 3. Service members have been obscuring the murals and graffiti on COB Adder and other in More
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, 239th Military Police Company from Carville, La., use radar equipment to check the speed of vehicles on Contingency Operating Base Adder.
Spc. Phillip Tingkang, mechanic with 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, examines the engine of an Iraqi Security Forces patrol vehicle with an Ira More
A civilian contractor installs a circuit breaker in a new latrine facility on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Oct. 7. The latrine is one of many additions to improve Trenchard Lines, a living sustainment area.
Capt. Alisha Harvey, physical therapy clinic chief, 47th Combat Support Hospital, from Richmond, Va., presses on a soldier’s spine as part of his physical therapy treatment on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 8.
Cpl. Khai Tran, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, is awarded the Army Commendation Medal during an awards ceremony on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Oct. 9. Tran provided security f More
Sgt. Julian A. McKinnon, customs border control preclearance agent, 1st Cavalry Division, from San Antonio, Texas, gives soldiers an inspection briefing prior to conducting the mandatory customs inspection of t More
A whiteboard sits in the center of the game table On Contingency Operating Base Adder. The board is used to list character names, abilities and status, and acts as a visual aid for players to see the location o More
A convoy of Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles is lined up in a staging area and ready for departure on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 25. Daily convoys are carrying out more equipment as Operatio More
Flatbed trucks carrying high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles are lined up and ready for departure on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 25.
Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, line up at the passenger terminal at Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 26. The “Warhorse” Battalion deployed to Conting More
Soldiers with the 20th Engineer Brigade, Headquarters Company, unload duffel bags to be palletized on Contingency Operating Base Adder Oct. 26. Service members palletized their equipment and personal gear for t More
Soldiers from Alpha Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, pack up their belongings after a customs inspection on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Oct. 28.
Terry Hoke, an instructor with Lockheed Martin, gives a presentation to Iraqi air force officers on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 1. Iraqi personnel were given classes in communications networks, groun More
Soldiers from the 1729th Field Support Maintenance Company from Havre de Grace, Md., load wood scraps onto a forklift on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 2.
Soldiers with the 1452nd Combat Heavy Equipment Transportation Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, load an M1 Abrams tank onto the bed of a super heavy equipment transporter tractor-trailer on Continge More
A large fuel bladder, nestled in a berm of earth, provides fuel for vehicles transporting equipment out of Iraq on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 5.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Rock, Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission – Air director, speaks with Scott Hosking, technical supervisor for Lockheed Martin, at Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 5. During his More
Spc. Kenneth J. Russell, III, multi-channels transmission systems operator and maintainer, Bravo Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, from Fountain, Mich., ties a lure to his fis More
Sgt. Christian Sanchez (right), contracting officer representative, Postal Platoon, 1-502nd Human Resource Company, from Miami, Fla., assists a soldier with filling out postal forms to send a package home at th More
An Army and Air Force Exchange Services employee unloads a pallet of dehydrated noodles at Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 11. The Exchange plans on remaining stocked to support troops coming through COB More
Service member’s luggage is stacked on a pallet just outside the passenger terminal entrance at Ali Air Base on Contingency Operating Base Adder in preparation to exit Iraq Nov. 18.
Festive Thanksgiving decorations adorn the dining facility while service members enjoy their last cooked meal before the DFAC is closed for good on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 20.
Staff Sgt. Lawrence Henry, trumpet player in the 25th infantry Division band, performs at a Thanksgiving Day service on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 24.
Spc. Sirlen Arriaza, non-rolling stock clerk, 227th Quartermaster Company, from Indianapolis, Ind., secures a pallet of equipment with metal binding strips at the redistribution property assistance team yard on More
Two Caymans, mine resistant ambush protected military armored vehicles, sit on trailers attached to heavy equipment transportation trucks in a motor pool on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Nov. 30. Caymans ha More
Rows of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are lined up on Contingency Operating Base Adder as the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, Virginia Army National Guard, prepares for it’s final convoy out of More