June 23, 2008

Iraqi-Based Industrial Zone service center opens

BALAD, Iraq (June 23, 2008) — Joint Base Balad spurs industry and progress in the provinces surrounding the installation.

June 23, 2008

Iraqi Police lead the way in Fallujah

FALLUJAH, Iraq (June 24, 2008) – U.S. Marines transferred responsibility of the Kadairy District security station to the Iraqi Police.

June 22, 2008

Marines train Iraqi police in Fallujah

Marines with Company B, Police Transition Team 8, Regimental Combat Team 1, have been working diligently over the past few months to help train Iraqi police to take over their respective areas and become self-supportive in day-to-day operations in the city.

June 22, 2008

Afghan army commander hailed for innovations

The Heroes Program, an individual-recognition program for service members who have performed acts of bravery against insurgents and criminals, recently recognized Commander Mohammad Ahsraf, of the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Brigade, 201st Corps.

June 19, 2008

Soldiers train Iraqi police in first aid

The Soldiers of mortar platoon, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, are ingraining that phrase into the Iraqi policemen, whom they train.

June 19, 2008

Engineers keep fresh water flowing

BAGHDAD (June 20, 2008) — The Army Corps of Engineers is restoring the Karkh Water Treatment Plant near Taji, northwest of Baghdad.

June 18, 2008

General: Iraqi Air Force making great strides

WASHINGTON (June 18, 2008) – The Iraqi air force is making great strides as it continues to train and begins supporting Iraqi army and police forces, the U.S. adviser to the force said today.

June 18, 2008

Iraqi girl to get life-saving surgery

FOB DELTA, Iraq (June 19, 2008) – When she was born, doctors didn’t expect her to live a week, but a 1-year-old Iraqi girl is defying the odds. She overcame the initial diagnosis, but without proper care, Noor Majeed could still die. Fortunately, surgeons in Boston have agreed to donate their services to help her, and a donor in Cambridge, Mass., donated $100,000 for the medical care of this patient. Noor’s surgery is scheduled for June 30 at Boston Children’s Hospital.

June 17, 2008

Tarmiyah meeting builds relationships

CAMP TAJI, Iraq (June 18, 2008) – Hussein al-Tahan, governor of Baghdad, visited the areas of Mushada and Tarmiyah.

June 17, 2008

Security, funding send children back to school

FOB KALSU (June 18, 2008) — An improved security situation means children can resume their educations in southern Baghdad.