Military Operations in Iraq

Photographs capturing U.S. military operations and interactions with locals in Iraq, showcasing the complexities of modern warfare.

Bin Jawad: heavy artillery shelling and machine gun shooting in Bin Jawad. 28 wounded and an unknown number of deaths.

Iraqi children show their support for the presence of US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), as a convoy makes its way North, through Southern Iraq to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Members of Georgian Special Operations Forces and U.K. Special Operations Forces practice moving a casualty under fire during Noble Partner 22 at Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 7, 2022. The Noble Partner 22 exercise consists of 2,400 military personnel from more than 21 countries and is designed to enhance Georgian, regional ally, partner, and U.S. forces' readiness.

Bin Jawad: heavy artillery shelling and machine gun shooting in Bin Jawad. 28 wounded and an unknown number of deaths.

041121-M-4329J-022. State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40603

030412-M-0049F-024. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ziona, Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041121-M-4329J-024. State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40603

040606-M-5555L-041. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Hurricane Point State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

051215-A-2777C-046. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040703-A-1085N-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070310-M-6500K-003. Complete Scene Caption: March 10, 2007, Iraqi civilians conduct a nonviolent demonstration in front of the 7th street Security Station in Ramadi, Iraq. Iraqi Police along with Marines from st Battalion, 6th Marines (/6), Second Marine Division, and Iraqi Army Soldiers communicate with the crowd using the buildings broadcast speakers located on the roof. /6 is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Michael Kropiewnicki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: IRAQI CIVILIANS

M151 light utility vehicles are tied down to railroad flatcars for shipment to the port at Pusan at the conclusion of the joint US/South Korean Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '87., Official

030410-M-5753Q-052. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qa Dawi, Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

040817-M-1726K-031. Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a building. Gaza City.

A man inspects a destroyed building belonging to the Al/Bashir Family after the Israeli attacks in Deir Balah, Gaza City. Palestine.

Israeli soldier in Hebron

Coast Guard Damage - 26-HK-328-118. Hurricane Katrina

030413-M-0175R-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030417-M-5607A-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Crowds of newly liberated Iraqi civilians gather in the streets to celebrate and eagerly greet US Military personnel in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

051007-A-5563H-008. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: B Btry 1/160th FA

041211-M-2583M-043. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041226-M-3658J-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

051215-A-5745M-081. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD ID

Post apocalyptic survivor creature with homemade weapons.

Iraq, Mosul on 2022-10-19. The city of Mosul and the heritage of its historic city centre under reconstruction after being the capital of the Islamic State and following the destruction caused by the war with Daech. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. Irak, Mossoul le 2022-10-19. La ville de Mossoul et le patrimoine de son centre ville historique en reconstruction apres avoir ete la capitale de l' Etat Islamique et suite aux destruction engendres par la guerre avec Daech. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

DF-ST-86-10108. Base: Mexico City State: Distrito Federal Country: Mexico (MEX)

030323-M-3138H-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

060515-A-1906W-081. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE

Otero de Sariegos in Villafafila

Soldiers participate in airborne training at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. April 2010

040726-A-1300H-051. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ghazni Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

050226-F-8584G-005. Base: Al Iskandariyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030419-M-5607A-057. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Nu'Maniyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a building. Gaza City.

in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia on May 5, 2021 as protests in Valle del Cauca in Colombia had been recorded as the most violent during the anti-government protest that leaves at least 40 dead in the country in Police brutality cases.

DM-SC-85-09280. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

030402-M-8539K-007. Base: Ash Shumali Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Mar Div DM

040605-M-4419R-047. Base: India Base (NASIR WAAL SALAAM) State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030214-M-3138H-013. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5TH MARINES

Soldiers assigned to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) joint peacekeeping mission in Egypt participate in a 28-mile 'March for the Fallen,' at South Camp, Sinai Peninsula September 24, 2022.

030408-M-4419R-083. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

09/11/2001. New York...12..9..01...Photo Corrina Arranz..The city after the attack on the World Trade Center....Archdc.

040528-M-0049F-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

050718-A-9039F-064. Subject Operation/Series: SWARMER Base: Samarra State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AA)

030408-M-3138H-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070310-M-6500K-009. Complete Scene Caption: March 10, 2007, Iraqi civilians conduct a nonviolent demonstration in front of the 7th street Security Station in Ramadi, Iraq. Iraqi Police along with Marines from st Battalion, 6th Marines (/6), Second Marine Division, and Iraqi Army Soldiers communicate with the crowd using the buildings broadcast speakers located on the roof. /6 is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Michael Kropiewnicki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: IRAQI CIVILIANS

Israeli air strikes continue to bombard Gaza, burning to ground entire districts and filling morgues with dead Palestinians as Israel took revenge for the Hamas assaults that have triggered some of the worst blood-letting in 75 years of conflict. Palestine.

030424-A-8887A-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A hardened aircraft shelter at Ali Al Salem Air Base, damaged during Operation Desert Storm bombing attacks.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait(KWT)

041113-M-0173F-043. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION AL FAJR Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040718-F-5789F-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A Russian T-72 main battle tank destroyed in Azaz, Syria.

fireworks firecrackers exploding in smoke street in Spain fest

050414-A-3240S-025. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030325-M-2715C-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: MWSS-271

011011-A-7636R-012. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MDW

030417-M-3138H-104. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

An Air Force C-5 Galaxy aircraft sits on a taxiway during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. An Iwo Jima class amphibious assault ship is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

Chief Petty Officer Vandiver Assessment - 26-HK-341-13. Hurricane Katrina

People inspect the rubble of a destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes, In the Beit Hanoun area in the northern Gaza Strip. Gaza City.

060214-F-2869F-092. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-165. Hurricane Katrina

Ras Lanouf: Anti-Gaddafi troops celebrate after hitting a plane from Gaddafi's airforce during an airstrike at a checkpoint.

The damage to the Palestinian Ministry of Health building and Al-Rimal dispensary, as a result of an Israeli airstrike on a target next to the ministry. Gaza City.

Palestinians inspect damages to their homes and property, and are trying to salvage whatever items they could. Gaza City.

United States Marine Corps (USMC) military vehicles convoy down a road and leave a damaged Marine High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) behind, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

Firefighters search for victims of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Gaza Strip.

Syria: The destruction of the Temple of Bel, or Baal, by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Palmyra, August 2015

A view of a transportable air traffic control operations center used by controllers managing the military helicopter traffic at the humanitarian services support base set up for Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the refugees in northern Iraq and southern Turkey. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Silopi Country: Turkey (TUR)

030413-M-0175R-042. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040606-M-5555L-038. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Hurricane Point State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030420-M-5607A-018. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Nu'Maniyah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040918-N-0000W-002. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Saudi and U.S. Army personnel sift through the remains of an elementary school after an Iraqi Scud missile exploded on the building during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-121-183. Hurricane Katrina

Members of the Lebanese Armed Forces conduct checks in a section of the city that was bombed during a confrontation between Israelis and the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Marines from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit have deployed here to participate in a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Protests in Cairo

041226-M-3658J-007. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Three USAF C-130 Hercules aircraft are parked in front of the empty "Raid on Entebbe" terminal. The building is still pockmarked from the infamous 1976 Israeli rescue operations. From AIRMAN Magazine's December 1994 issue article "Will You Please Pray for US" -Relief for Rwandan Refugees. Base: Entebbe International Airport Country: Uganda (UGA)

041123-M-3658J-010. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSC-115

030406-M-4779G-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1 RCT

030411-M-9106S-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

030525-M-1623M-016. Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Captain Greenwood (far right), USMC, S-3 Operations Officer for Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), addresses the media pool at Khandahar International Airport, Khandahar, Afghanistan during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The media pool included well known anchors such as Bill Hemmer of CNN, standing on platform at far left of picture. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC)

050114-N-4166B-058. Base: Banda Aceh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN)

DF-ST-89-00796. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

040605-M-4419R-033. Base: India Base (NASIR WAAL SALAAM) State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

050904-N-7638K-021. Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1992 - Somalis watch as an M-998 series vehicle enters the Joint Task Force Somalia headquarters.

030412-M-5753Q-030. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines

Sichuan Earthquake

030608-M-5266H-024. Base: An Nasariyah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40599

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