Staff Sgt. Kenneth Collins, 321st Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, gets help from the Iraqis in pouring a cement mixture into a newly made hole on the flight line at Kirkuk Air Base. The team responds More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conducted counterterrorism drills as part of Eagle Resolve 2017 near Kuwait International Airport, March 28, 2017. Urban warfare specialist More
Joint CBRNE exercise tests U.S. and Kuwaiti civilian and military response. Civilian and military emergency responders from Kuwait and the U.S. conduct a joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear def More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear simulation training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve, March 30, 2017, in Ku More
Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017, More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct counterterrorism drills, search and rescue operations, and respond to a mock vehicle explosion as part of exercise Eagle Res More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lindsey Gulliver (left), a broadcast journalist journeyman with the 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, gets up close with the action and her vid More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct Boarding Vessel Search and Seizure operations and practice hostage extraction as part of exercise Eagle Resolve, March 27, 2 More
Members of the 447th Air Expeditionary Group participate in foreign object debris walk on the flight line at Sather Air Base, Iraq, on Feb. 9. Foreign objects on the flight line can be ingested and severely dam More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Aton clears a B-1B Lancer to drop six guided bomb unit-38 munitions onto an al-Qaida in Iraq torture house and prison in northern Zambraniyah, Iraq, March 10 ,2008. Aton is a More
A Cessna 208 Caravan taxis onto the runway March 29 at Kirkuk Regional Air Base. The Cessna 208 is the advanced fixed wing training aircraft for the Iraqi flying training wing. The Cessna 208 will be the advanc More
U.S. Air Force Capt.Travis Elliot takes off in a C-17 Globemaster III from Nairobi, Kenya, after transporting 20 Navy Seabees, two water well drilling rigs and more than 100,000 pounds of equipment in support o More
Iraqi warrant officers flip a tire during their run of the Iraqi air force basic military training tactical course at Al Taji Air Base, Iraq on Sept. 27, 2008.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jennifer Rabidoux, basic military training superintendent, 370th Expeditionary Training Squadron, talks about the parade practice with Iraqi air force Lt. Saef, a military training in More
2nd Lt. Alaa-Hamzah, a mission sensor operator, performs a pre-flight inspection on the sensor operator console for a King Air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft at New Al-Muthana Air Base, More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lonnie Brown, a station captain for the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, discusses the training exercise that was conducted with an Iraqi firefighter at New Al-Muthana Air More
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley talks with members of the coalition Air Force Training Team at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Oct. 24, 2008.
U.S. Airmen with the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conduct a security patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
Senior Airman Denton Soucie positions the American flag in preparation for his reenlistment ceremony at Sather Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 1, 2008. Denton, a Lodgepole, Neb. native, is an air traffic controller depl More
Captain Tom Fiordelisi, an air adviser with the 321st Air Expeditionary Training Group, instructs situational leadership to Iraqi air force cadets at Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah, Iraq on Nov. 10, 2008. Fi More
Iraqi cadets work on a lesson during their English language course at the Iraqi air force Training Wing, Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah, Iraq, on Nov. 10. A cadet that earns a 70 percent or higher on the Eng More
An Iraqi army cadet adjusts the harness for his AK-47 before he is to perform a security patrol in Rustamiyah, Iraq, on Nov. 11, 2008. The cadets are performing a counterinsurgency exercise at the Iraqi Militar More
Members of the U.S., British, and Iraqi military take off from the starting line for the 10k Veterans Day memorial run at Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah, Iraq, on Nov. 11, 2008.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shawn McMillian, senior enlisted advisor for the Coalition Army Advisory Training Team, watches Iraqi army Sgt. Maj. Hannoon Saskbor Arian al Taai, Taji Location Command Sgt. Maj., as More
Iraqi air force warrant officer Hussen Mohammad practices chain drilling a sheet of metal during the fabrication section of the aircraft structural maintenance course at Al-Taji Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 24, 2008.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Jimenez, Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq J4, Collective Weapons Point non-commissioned officer in charge, places AK-47 rifles into a shipping crate at Taji Milita More
Staff Brig. Gen. Sabah, left, Iraqi Army Regional Support Unit Base Commander, and U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Lefebvre, deputy commanding general for Multi-National Corps - Iraq, listen to guest speakers at the More
The newest King Air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft lands at New Al-Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 29. The ISR capable aircraft will enhance the Iraqi air force's capability to perform ur More
Iraqi air force medics prepare to load a mock patient into a C130 Hercules aircraft for a demonstration for Iraqi senior leadership during their graduation ceremony at New Al-Muthana Air Base, Iraq, on Dec. 4. More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Partido, fire and rescue advisor, explains the different features of the mobile live fire training unit in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 24. Partido, an El Paso, Texas, native, is deployed from the 19 More
Technical Sgt. Joshua Hodgin, 321st Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, helps guide the forklift onto the trailer with Arkan, Iraqi air force. The pallet delivery is the first to be received by the Iraqi air forc More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Yetmar, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares for takeoff from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on a mission to deliver supplies to forward operating bases in support of Op More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Patton, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares a C-130H Hercules to receive cargo at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan before a mission to deliver supplies in support of Oper More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cesar Serrano-Tovar with the redistribution property assistance team, compares letters and numbers on two separate lists Camp Liberty, Baghdad, June 7. Comparing the information on th More
Members of Charlie Company, 67th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, out of Fort Gordon, Ga., board a C-17 Globemaster III from the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, deployed from Cha More
Iraqi Air Force airmen walk past an IAF C-130 Hercules to their C-12 Huron equipped with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, at New Al Muthanna Air Base, Iraq.The U.S. Military transitioned More
Ali, a military working dog, runs through a tunnel July 25 at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The obstacle course provides regular exercise, and obedience training for the dogs. The Joint MWD unit comprising of Army, A More
Tech. Sgt. Lindy Snodgrass, C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster and Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Bronson 447th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, put passenger seats together on a C-17 Globemaster III More
Soldiers board a chartered airplane, Aug. 18, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. More than 90,000 troops have been redeployed as part of the U.S. force responsible drawdown of forces.
Gen. Raymond Odierno, United States Forces - Iraq commander, greets Vice President Joe Biden, after arriving at Sather Airbase, Iraq, Aug 30. Vice President Biden well be taking part in the USF-I commanding Gen More
Tom Samples, Washington Consulting Group, air traffic controller trainer and retired Federal Aviation Administration controller, advises an Iraqi air traffic controller, directing the airspace of aircraft trave More
A C-5 Galaxy takes off, Sept. 13, 2010, from Al Asad Air Base, Iraq C-5's are used to move vehicles and equipment no longer needed in Iraq, due to the drawdown, back to the U.S., or Afghanistan
Senior Master Sgt. Dean Miller prepares to board an Iraqi C-130 Sept. 21, 2010, on New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. Miller is the 62nd Airlift Wing chief of public affairs. (Courtesy photo)
Iraqi air force airmen check their CH2000 for any damage after a sand storm, Oct. 24, 2010, at Ali Air Base, Iraq, after being transferred from Basrah Air Base by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. Iraqi air force More
Special Agent Brad Wilson from the Office of Special Investigations fires his M-4 rifle during a proficiency training day at the ranges on the Victory Base Complex, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Nov. 6, 2010.
Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, struggles to hold an M-4 rifle above her head, Nov. 21, on Victory Base Complex, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native wa More
Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, runs down communication hill Nov. 21 on Camp Liberty, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was the first female airman t More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Scott Jr. hands kids toys and shoes during a mission, Nov. 30, in Karbala, Iraq.
A member of the Iraqi Federal Police listens to a briefing from U.S. Army Capt. Julian Moore, United States Forces-Iraq Combined Joint Task Force Troy's Advise, Train and Assist Division officer-in-charge, Dec. More
Capt. Kate DinDekker, 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, gives instructions to two Iraqi Army Aviation Command pilots during a pre-flight mission brief Dec. 12, 2010, in Taji, Iraq. Air advisors from th More
An Iraqi Air Force first lieutenant pays attention during a maintenance class held at the Iraqi Air Force Training School Dec. 13, 2010 in Taji, Iraq. The 821st Expeditionary Training Squadron works daily with More
An Iraqi Air Force captain looks over a test booklet during a English language class at the Iraqi Air Force Training School Dec. 13, 2010, in Taji, Iraq. To date, 28 students have completed the training, which More
Master Sgt. Laurence Shaw, 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron maintenance air advisor, observes an Iraqi Army Aviation Command soldier services as he the tail rotor of a Mi-17 helicopter Dec. 11, 2010, i More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Snow, United States Forces-Iraq Combined Joint Task Force Troy's Combined Explosive Exploitation Cell Triage Laboratory non-commissioned officer in charge, looks closely at an un More
Capt. Jeff Brown, 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, watches a taxiway while waiting for clearance to move aboard a C-130J Hercules before an airdrop mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Kanda More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Digsby, 772nd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, tests an oxygen regulator aboard a C-130J Hercules before an air drop mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Kandahar A More
Master Sgt. David Sigler poses for a photo, Jan. 4, in front of the Air Force House on Camp Victory, Iraq. Sigler is the non-commissioned officer in charge of the A1 manpower and personnel office.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dan Richardson, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks before a mission to transport passengers and cargo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram A More
Airmen 1st Class Luke Howell, Camp Liberty Document and Media Exploitation analyst, shows an Iraqi soldier how to use a CelleBrite machine to rip a phone Jan. 5, Joint Security Station Constitution, Iraq. The D More
Three T-6A Texan IIs fly over formations of Iraqi Army soldiers during the annual Army Day parade marking the 90th anniversary of Iraq ground forces, Jan. 6 at the International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq. This year m More
Iraqi military members stand at attention Jan. 6, 2011, during the laying of a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier on Iraqi Army Day in Baghdad, Iraq.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Simerson, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reconfigures a C-130H Hercules from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to support more passengers before a tra More
A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircrew from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and medical personnel from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Evacuation Flight prepare for medical evacuation operations in su More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Hummer, 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks aboard a C-130H Hercules before a transport mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Ai More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Mueller, Commander, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, explains the importance of the Afghan Air Force pilot training program at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. The More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Drew Grigson, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, teaches Afghan Air Force pilots mission planning techniques at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Jan. 9. This is the first group of Afg More
Service members stand in formation for a photo, Jan. 13, on Camp Victory, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Ashley Le Duc works in a joint Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine unit.
Vice President Joe Biden, speaks to a crowd of more than 200 service members and civilians as Staff Sgt. Pearl Alomar (standing in the front row, third to the left of the vice president) listens to his message More
Senior Airman Courtney Beard, 467th Expeditionary Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, poses for a photo with her spurs and III Corps belt buckle Jan. 16, on Camp Slayer, Iraq. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native More
Robert Loebe, Iraqi Air Force College English language trainer, assists a group of cadet pilots in Class 76 inside the new American Language Course computer lab, Jan. 20. With assistance from the Defense Langua More
Senior Airman Raymond Harmon, Contingency Operating Base Speicher direct support signal team network administrator, reorganizes wires inside an area distribution node Jan. 20, on COB Speicher, Iraq.
Airman 1st Class Sarah Taylor, from Contingency Operating Base Speicher's direct support signal team, poses for a photo Jan. 20, 2011 on COB Speicher.
Cadet pilots in Class 76 at the Iraqi Air Force College, Tikrit, Iraq, march to class outside an academic building on the school’s campus. 151 young men began training in September 2010 as part of the first cla More
Staff Sgt. Gissell Gilbert, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the automated data processing and equipment of Contingency Operating Base Speicher, poses for a photo while holding a laptop and a picture o More
Airman 1st Class Shanita Dorsey, 467th Casualty Liaison Team member, poses for a photo inside the Combat Support Hospital Jan. 26, on Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq.
Master Sgt. Apryl Wagner, 467th Casualty Liaison Team non-commissioned officer in charge, fills out a CLT support form with a patients information inside the combat support hospital Jan. 26, on Contingency Ope More
Master Sgt. Kenneth Montenegro, Task Force Observe, Detect, Identify and Neutralize staff weather office, gathers updated forecast information from a fellow battlefield Airman Jan. 28, 2011 at Contingency Opera More
Staff Sgt. Craig Harris, rolling stock NCO in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's redistribution property assistance team, finds the serial numbers on some of the equipment inside of a mine resista More
Capt. Joshua Poulton, facility engineer team leader, 467th Air Expeditionary Group, walks through a construction site on Forward Operating Base Union III, International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 29. His job is More
Staff Sgt. Craig Harris, rolling stock NCO in charge for Contingency Operating Base Speicher's redistribution property assistance team, inventories equipment on a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle, Jan. 2 More
Sgt. 1st Class Henry Carr, Task Force Dragon, Rhino Platoon convoy commander and platoon sergeant, conduct roll call of manifested passengers, Jan. 29, 2011, Baghdad. The 1st Platoon, B Company, 145th Brigade S More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Fatema Tahan, Iraq Security Assistance Mission English Language Program test administrator reviews instructions for the American Language Course Placement Test, at Forward Operating Ba More
Soldiers from the 1st Platoon, B Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Idaho Army National Guard, conduct missions to transport personnel and cargo to and from Victory Bas More
Maj. Darrell Board gives a newcomers briefing to two new members of the Air Coordination Component Element-Iraq unit, Feb. 19, at Camp Victory, Iraq.
An Iraqi airman apprehends a fellow classmate during a security forces training session held by members of the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Flight Feb. 21, at Ali Air Base, Iraq.
A soldier from Task Force Dragon, Rhino Platoon gunner, from the 1st Platoon, B Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, Idaho Army National Guard, prepares for a night time convoy, Baghdad, Feb 23.
Iraqi air force 70th squadron commander, speaks to the graduates of the security forces training held by the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron's security forces, Feb. 21, at Ali Base, Iraq. The tr More
An Iraqi Air Force Airman, member of the Iraqi Air Force medical staff at Ali Air Base, washes out dirt of an artificial laceration during a medical training course, Feb. 23, at Ali Air Base, Iraq.
Tech Sgt. Merry Hopkins, Intelligence Capacity Building Team non-commissioned officer in charge and advisor, brings an American breakfast for Iraqi soldiers in the Directorate of General Intelligence and Securi More
Staff Sgt. Korey Cornelis poses for a photo on a flight line after guiding a C-17 airplane, Feb. 24, at Ali Air Base, Iraq.
Tech. Sgt. Landon Branch, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces flight, leads the team in a motivational chant after a training exercise at Ali Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 25.
Brig. Gen. Russ Handy, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq commander, pins on the meritorious service medal on Maj. David Och, 9th AETF-I joint operations center senior watch officer, Feb. 25, Baghdad.
A 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron firefighter walks through the smokey building looking for any casualties during a training exercise Feb. 26, 2011 at Ali Air Base.
Capt. David Ritter, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq communication planner, takes a quick photo following a mission. Capt. Ritter ensured Air Force airmen in Iraq had continuous communications wh More
Capt. Brent Bak and Capt. Ryan McLain, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq, stand waiting for the beginning of their promotion ceremony to major Camp Victory, Baghdad, Feb. 28, 2011. Presiding over More