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A small village celebrated the official opening of the newly renovated Al Medina-Al Munawera School in Al Haidari during a ribbon cutting ceremony here recently.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Dammadi Radi, Directorate General of Education in Babil Province, local village sheiks, the Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team and a crowd of supporters to celebrate the opening of the school.A small village celebrated the official opening of the newly renovated Al Medina-Al... more
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Stretching across the desert lay a newly created training area for the 8th Iraqi Army Division, where two platoons of the 32nd and 33rd IA Brigades participated in the Razazah Sands defensive live-fire range to become better prepared to conduct future combat operations.Stretching across the desert lay a newly created training area for the 8th Iraqi Army... more
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Who is Coach J Robinson?
Coach J Robinson is certainly illustrious. See his career: an Army Ranger during the Vietnam War, an Olympian wrestler and one of the greatest coaches in University of Minnesota history.
Coach J Robinson is certainly caring. See him fly to Iraq recently to motivate the troops.Who is Coach J Robinson?
Coach J Robinson is certainly illustrious. See his career:... more
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Ten young men wearing tan and brown uniforms and red berets waited for their evaluation to begin. They were jundis, Soldiers of the Iraqi Army. Over the past three weeks in Camp Mirra, they learned how to apply a tourniquet, maintain a Humvee and assemble an M-16. But today, Oct. 15, the ten members of the 14th Provisional Transport Regiment, would graduate the program and become validated to teach their peers.
First, however, they had to pass the evaluation.Ten young men wearing tan and brown uniforms and red berets waited for their... more
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Sunlight glared through the entryway of Basrah Operation Center, cascading off a crowd of Iraqi men, women and children seeking help for a variety of minor ailments such as chronic back pain, burns and allergies.Sunlight glared through the entryway of Basrah Operation Center, cascading off a crowd... more
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Many Soldiers know what it’s like to be in Iraq during the summer when it gets to be 130 degrees, and more, living in a tent or sleeping under the stars. That has been a thing of the past on most posts in Iraq.
As a whole, military personnel in Iraq have been living in relative comfort in community housing and transient tents with air-conditioning. Those who have been living in the transient tents know how difficult it can be to keep the tents sealed so the AC will work properly. Even with AC, tents can get as hot as 100 degrees during a hot afternoon.Many Soldiers know what it’s like to be in Iraq during the summer when it gets... more
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Modern combat operations are not a simple matter of loading weapons, lacing boots and fastening helmets in preparation for battle. Engaging the enemy and protecting against possible attacks while performing operations in a tactical environment is a process requiring more than meets the naked eye. One such requirement is the ability to communicate on the battlefield.Modern combat operations are not a simple matter of loading weapons, lacing boots and... more
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In a combined humanitarian aid effort, members from the 308th Civil Affairs Brigade, 17th Fires Brigade, 34 Infantry Division and Provincial Reconstruction Team, distributed 20 wheelchairs to children with special needs at the Moosawii Private Hospital in Basrah, attempting to alleviate a common need these families share.In a combined humanitarian aid effort, members from the 308th Civil Affairs Brigade,... more
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American audiences are familiar with hit television series CSI (Crime Scene Investigation): Miami, Las Vegas and New York, but its footprint never reached southern Maysan province, until now.
Officers and noncommissioned officers from 41st Iraqi Army Brigade participated in advanced Crime Scene Investigative training led by Bart Branyon, a law enforcement professional attached to 2nd Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment. Branyon, a seasoned investigator, is the local subject matter expert with more than 20 years of experience with state, national and international agencies.American audiences are familiar with hit television series CSI (Crime Scene... more
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Soldiers at Contingency Operating Base Basra came together Sept. 11 to compete in a chipping and long drive competition and enjoy the camaraderie of being with each other on the eighth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.Soldiers at Contingency Operating Base Basra came together Sept. 11 to compete in a... more
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The LSAs opening dates have been pushed back because of a shortage of available electrical parts, said Col. Ronald Albrecht, deputy chief of staff. According to Albrecht, the Camp Adder Class 4 yard, where the building and electrical materials come from, has been stripped because of all the different projects going on in Multi-National Division - South. “We have the lumber,” he said, “but we’re short on electrical parts.”The LSAs opening dates have been pushed back because of a shortage of available... more
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“The primary reason for these patrols is to stop the enemy from shooting rockets at the COB,” said Staff Sgt. Keith W. Kurth, 3rd platoon sergeant and native of Corpus Christi, Texas. “By maintaining a presence in the area, this hinders insurgents from having the time and opportunity to set up potential attacks.”“The primary reason for these patrols is to stop the enemy from shooting rockets... more
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To ensure equipment is maintained at a high level of readiness and continue the unit’s maintenance sustainment training of operators, the battalion executed the rodeo to provide a detailed technical inspection of the entire wheeled-vehicle fleet of the Supply and Distribution Company.To ensure equipment is maintained at a high level of readiness and continue the... more
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Iraqi security forces are making tremendous progress throughout southern Iraq, the commander of coalition forces in the region said today.
Army Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, who commands the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division as well as Multinational Division South in Iraq, said the Iraqi army, police and border police are performing very well.Iraqi security forces are making tremendous progress throughout southern Iraq, the... more
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All I know is, he was telling me to fix my uniform,” said Spc. Stacy McCane. “I was fresh out of (advanced individual training) and dealing with drill sergeants all the time, so I just took it like he was correcting me."All I know is, he was telling me to fix my uniform,” said Spc. Stacy McCane.... more
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The cornerstone to sustaining any fighting force is effective training. Every military unit in the world trains to fight. This is why 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment has partnered with the 38th Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army Division to bring Maysan Province one step closer to self-sustainment.The cornerstone to sustaining any fighting force is effective training. Every military... more
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Imagine having to live without the convenience of running water for daily showers, brushing your teeth and let’s not forget the comfort of being able to wash your hands after a trip to the restroom.
With the 17th Fires Brigade having recently completed its final inspection of al Hartha Water Treatment Plant, the citizens of Basra can now enjoy some of the same commodities as the people of the U.S.Imagine having to live without the convenience of running water for daily showers,... more
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Service members gathered to celebrate Labor Day at Contingency Operating Base Basra with a barbeque hosted by Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 34th Infantry Division at the Red Bull Life Sustainment Area Sept. 5.Service members gathered to celebrate Labor Day at Contingency Operating Base Basra... more
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The facility has been wired for television, internet and phone capabilities. A special events and VIP center located in the Executive Life Sustainment Area of Contingency Operating Base Basra, opens following official dedication ceremony Sept. 5.The facility has been wired for television, internet and phone capabilities. A special... more
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It was the blinding light that hit first, then a piercing boom. A blast shockwave followed - all in the space of a half-second.
“It blew into my face. My crew-serve mount was hit, and it dislodged the weapon. I was thrown down into the gunner well in the main compartment. It was a flash, and even with the earphones on, it was a piercing boom that disoriented me for about five minutes before I could speak. My face and arms felt like they were on fire. I could smell the explosive and the blood on my face. I thought I was dead,” said Gardner.It was the blinding light that hit first, then a piercing boom. A blast shockwave... more
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