WASHINGTON — Coalition and Iraqi forces have sacrificed greatly to build security and develop a democratic process in Iraq, and after nearly seven years, the hard work is paying off, a senior commander in southeastern Baghdad recently told American Forces Press Service.
USS THACH, At Sea – The guided-missile frigate USS Thach is providing security for the Basrah Oil Terminal, an Iraqi oil platform that accounts for a significant percentage of the country's gross domestic product.
BAGHDAD — In the midst of now-routine training operations here, 299th Brigade Support Battalion mechanics are continuing the effort to train their Iraqi Army counterparts.
BAGHDAD — Intelligence collection has become a valuable capability for the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) in its push to provide security and stability here. Unique to the IqAF, the King Air Squadron 87 boasts the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities necessary for detecting and deterring insurgent activity.