Military Personnel Interactions in Iraq

Images show military personnel interacting in various settings in Iraq, capturing moments of collaboration and community engagement amidst a military backdrop.

060326-A-5745M-049. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN

060416-A-6365W-046. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Forward Operating Base Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST

041115-A-1067B-112. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Karmah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040903-F-2034C-004. Base: Fob Paliwoda State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

060302-A-5745M-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Constitution State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV

041113-M-0173F-010. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

060326-A-5745M-049. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN

031206-F-2828D-347. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

050704-A-9039F-035. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Airfield State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF-76

Members of the Royal Air Force of Oman work with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Paul Hebb, a tactical air control party specialist from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, on flight details during Accurate Test 22, May 16, 2022. This joint force training shared processes for calling in close air support using specific targets to improve accuracy.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Capponi conducts a routine inspection of a local Iraqi police station, June 10, 2008, in Ad Diwaniayh, Iraq.

040613-M-5555L-020. Base: Camp Ali State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

050630-A-9930K-077. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF-76

040530-M-5505M-018. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Brig. Gen. Saad Mohammed Al-Ahmari, left, an aviation institute with Royal Saudi Land Forces, welcomes Col. Ryan Scott, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during exercise Native Fury 22 at a combat support center established in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 15, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the U.S. long-standing relationship with Saudi Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability.

030405-M-4779G-004. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Aziz Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040611-M-0706S-013. Base: Al Nasir Wa Al Slam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1/5, B Co.

Forces from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Italy and the UK, conduct a pre-mission briefing during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 11, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

070322-M-6412C-015. Complete Scene Caption: A U.S. Marine with 2nd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines talks with a local Iraqi man about Anti Iraqi Force activity in the Zaidon, Iraq region during Operation Zaidon II on March 22nd, 2007. Task Force 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines is conducting Operation Zaidon II in Zaidon, Iraq to clear the city of Anti Iraqi Forces and deny them further use of the area in the future. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Samuel D. Corum) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: ZAIDON Base: Zaidon State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-6

An unidentified Free Iraqi Forces (FIF) Soldier talks with local Iraqi citizens in the town of Umm Qasr, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Brig. Gen. Saad Mohammed Al-Ahmari, left, an aviation institute with Royal Saudi Land Forces, and Col. Ryan Scott, middle, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. George Garcia III, Sergeant Major, both with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, eat a traditional Saudi Arabian lunch during exercise Native Fury 22 at a combat support center established in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 15, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the U.S. long-standing relationship with Saudi Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability.

030710-F-6844O-011. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

A village elder talks to members of the Texas Agribusiness Development Team-04 near the construction site for the Arbaba Environmental Park in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2010. 1st Lt. Edgington and other members of the ADT were checking on the progress of the park, which will provide a central location for conservation and agriculture training in Ghazni.

070322-M-9876R-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Haditha State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Blaylock, Task Force Spartan and 35th Infantry Division Commanding General, watches the culminating event during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Blaylock, Task Force Spartan and 35th Infantry Division Commanding General, watches the culminating event during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

040324-M-5753Q-010. Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Jordanian Armed Forces Col. Bassim, the Quick Response Force Brigade Chief of Staff, addresses participants of an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers in Zarqa, Jordan, Feb. 22, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces developed the exchange to highlight the similarities in marksmanship training and the impacts that inclusivity has within our militaries. Marine Corps

110126-F-2185F-072 U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Paul Knudtson speaks to a Shah Joy village elder during a shura at the Shah Joy District Center in Afghanistan's Zabul province on Jan. 26, 2011. District and provincial leaders attended the shura to discuss and request support for the new Afghan local police program. Knudtson is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul.

030820-M-7837W-027. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A shot over the shoulders of several soldiers from different nations as they listen to a briefing. A daily Coalition Security Briefing takes place at Mogadishu Airport at 1000 hours. The 3rd of the 11th US Marines host the briefing and serve as a central collection point for security related information. A Turkish Security Officer faces the group and briefs about events in the Turkish Sector of Mogadishu. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM)

040729-F-4800N-014. Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Combined British forces and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines gather at a sand table brief from Military Operations (S-3) Regimental Combat Team 5th Marines (RCT-5), 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California (CA). The sand table is a three-dimensional model of the terrain the British forces and US Marines will operate in as they prepare to carry out a battle plan for a possible war with Iraq during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Living Support Area 5 Country: Kuwait (KWT)

050829-A-0575B-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagram Airfield State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF76

060111-A-5886H-063. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Warhorse State: Diyala Country: Iraq (IRQ)

011004-A-6086T-005. Base: San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030121-A-4835R-049. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2003 Base: Aroki State: Kapisa Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

050707-A-1566H-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM State: Babil Province Country: Iraq (IRQ)

051218-A-3283V-002. Base: Camp Echo Mnd-Cs Pio State: Diwahniyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE

U.S. Army Col. Javier Soria, deputy director of Military Advisor Group - North, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, meets with 1st Supporting Forces Command members and Peshmerga members at a graduation ceremony, Duhok, Iraq, Dec. 5, 2022. The event recognized twenty-eight officers' completion of three-monthlong heavy weapons and artillery training.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, speaks with Airmen from the 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Security Forces at a checkpoint on Air Base 101, Niger, Aug. 25, 2022. Leaders from U.S. Air Force in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Third Air Force visited Air Base 101 and 201 to get a "boots-on-ground" perspective of the current operating conditions in West Africa.

Spc. Andrew Welch, Staff Sgt. Jacob Forsythe and Spc. Joel Nowlin of the 35th Infantry Division discusses where to unload incoming equipment on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait Oct. 1, 2022.

031111-F-0881Z-003. Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

050707-F-9629D-070. Base: Al Shahabi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: IRAQI ARMY

030408-M-5607A-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

040607-M-4419R-012. Base: India Base (NASIR WAAL SALAAM) State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

060112-A-6365W-033. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Loyalty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST

040531-M-0706S-009. Base: Al Shahabi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1/5, B Co.

060216-A-2718K-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070308-M-5865P-035. Complete Scene Caption: March 8, 2007, Iraqi Army Soldiers about to graduate stand in formation and listen to Lieutenant Colonel Glen S. Williams, Officer in Charge of Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT 2-7), speak to them during the first graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. MiTT 2-7 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Andrew D. Pendracki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad

041209-M-0173F-013. Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070308-M-5865P-114. Complete Scene Caption: March 8, 2007, STAFF SGT. Aslan Altan, STAFF Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT 2-7), shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army Soldier as he hands him his certificate during first graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. MiTT 2-7 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Andrew D. Pendracki) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State:

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Security Forces Assistance Brigade conduct a Command Post Exercise (CPX) with the 1st Infantry Division of the Peshmerga Army, Feb. 18, 2024. The CPX was conducted to evaluate the staff of the Peshmerga Army's 1st Infantry Division's use of the Military Decision Making Process. Army

230405-N-NH267-1208 SUEZ CANAL (April 5, 2023) Egyptian Army Colonel Amr Faramawy middle, Lieutenant Abd El Rahman left, and U.S. Navy Retail Service Specialist 2nd Class Felicia Claudia right overlook the Suez Canal on a bridgewing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), April 5, 2023. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

220618-N-VH871-1018 U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (June 18th, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Cory Bear Grizzle, assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, deployed with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57, salutes Royal Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kate Borland as he gets piped aboard the type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose (F 236) during a ship tour to help both Navys better understand how to best work together, June 18. CTF 57 aircraft conduct missions in support of maritime operations to ensure security and stability in the Middle East region.

020601-F-9085B-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

030413-M-0175R-053. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Logistical Support Area Chesty Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A South Korean soldier receives Holy Communion at an outdoor Catholic Mass during the joint South Korea/ U.S. exercise Team Spirit '89. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '89 Base: Yoju Air Base Country: Korea

041014-M-4358R-174. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DESERT SHIELD - Colin Powell in fatigues in Saudi Arabia (full frame).

041125-M-0036Y-028. Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030519-M-5972A-018. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Samama Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, deputy commander of the 205th Coalition Mentor Team, discusses operation issues with an Afghan National Army soldier during a battlefield circulation, March 4, 2010, in Southern Afghanistan. General Qsime, vice commander of the Afghan National Army 205th Corps, and Bedwell stopped at four different Forward Operating Bases and visited more than 400 205th Corps ANA soldiers to discuss upcoming combat operations and quality of life issues at each location.

Army Capt. Christopher Hormel of Spokane, Wash. and his team, including Ohio native, Army 1st Lt. Leah Wicks, and Army 2nd Lt. James Hardy from Louisville, Ky., all officers of the 66th Military Police Company stationed out of Fort Lewis, Wash., attend the Afghan Independence Day ceremony at Torkham Gate on 19 Aug.

040120-F-4192W-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

Marines gather in front of a television camera during a live broadcast following President George Bush's remarks at the Joint Task Force Somalia headquarters. The headquarters was established at the former U.S. Embassy compound during the multinatinoal relief effort Operations Restore Hope. Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

030419-M-9124R-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tikrit State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Soldiers with the 6th Battalion Afghan National Army (ANA), march past the reviewing stand at the Kabul Military Training Compound (KMTC) graduation ceremony in Kabul, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Military Training Compound Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

050908-A-2140D-011. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Combat Outpost State: Rawah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40647

040611-M-0706S-005. Base: Al Nasir Wa Al Slam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1/5, B Co.

A Tunisian priest performs the memorial service for a fallen soldier killed in Somalia. The soldier was killed when an American M-60 machine gun accidentally discharged during convoy operations. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

Sergeant (SGT) Mark Herbst and a translator, screen and sign in people of the Haji Lalay Kalacha village for medical care by visiting US Army (USA) Doctors, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Haji Lalay Kalacha Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

020715-F-0201H-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

020725-A-3497H-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

050718-A-9039F-079. Subject Operation/Series: SWARMER Base: Samarra State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AA)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Drew Meyerowich speaks with an Iraqi man as he tours the Sen Al Thebban water treatment plant March 20, 2007, in the Hawijah district of the Kirkuk province of Iraq. The plant will support 10 villages north of Hawijah and is capable of providing clean drinking water for approximately 20,000 people. Meyerowich is the commander of 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

030820-M-7837W-040. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

041124-M-2583M-067. Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Lt. Col. James Fullwood, commanding officer for 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, addresses a crowd Sept. 5, during an anti-drug summit hosted by 2/9 aboard Marine Corps Forward Operating Base, Camp Hansen, Marjah,. Ultimately the event unified a plan for all farmers to give up the growth of illicit plants like opium in the area.

John Dunham of PRT Salah Ad Din with Salah Ad Din Director General for Agriculture speak outside of Tikrit, Iraq, September 2009.

An Iraqi Man Discusses the Iran - Iraq War with US Marines in the Town of Albu Hyatt, in Iraq's Anbar Province

040414-F-4539R-005. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

070101-A-4746S-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Echo Country: Iraq (IRQ)

An Iraqi National policeman pulls security during a combined cordon and search with U.S. Army Soldiers from Black Hawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division in Ghazaliya, Iraq, March 23, 2007.

Allied Forces South Battalion (AFSOUTH) bid farewell to Lt. Col Brian M. Travis and welcomed Lt. Col. Ebrima F. MBai during a change command ceremony at Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, June 22, 2022

Soldiers assigned to 541st Field Feeding Company, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion compete in the DA Level 55th Annual Philip A. Connelly competition at Camp Carroll, South Korea Feb. 7-8, 2023. The challenge consisted of displaying professionalism and skill set by providing fine dining experience in a military field environment. The purpose is to promote and improve the Army food services and to recognize soldiers who are pursuing excellence in making food for the Army in both the deployed and Garrison environment.

051120-A-0527A-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

040614-M-5753Q-011. Base: Anah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

051010-A-1327A-033. Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF76

Lieutenant Colonel Dave O'Halan, 9th Royal Australian Queensland Regiment, 7th Task Force (shown in middle), is in charge of the Australian forces defending Feature 134 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, from United States Marines during the force on force portion of exercise Crocodile '99. Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gloria Santiago, a combat marksmanship coach assigned to 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, adjust a shooters position during an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers in Zarqa, Jordan, Feb. 22, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces developed the exchange to highlight the similarities in marksmanship training and the impacts that inclusivity has within our militaries. Marine Corps

First Lieutenant (1LT) Timothy E. Horn of the 360th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB), Fort Jackson, South Carolina, teaches English class to Afghan students at the Rabia Balkhi Hospital in Kabul, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

221004-N-ZA692-1005 AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar (Oct. 4, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, shakes hands with Qatar Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Salem Al-Nabet at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 4.

030217-M-5753Q-028. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT)

050718-A-9039F-063. Subject Operation/Series: SWARMER Base: Samarra State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AA)

Retired US Marine Colonel Silverthorn speaks to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, Fox Company, at the Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. Base: Pohakuloa Training Area State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VIPs attend a combined arms live fire demonstration during the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Wadi Natrun Country: Egypt (EGY)

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