President Obama visits Sather

President Barack Obama arrives for an unannounced April 7 visit to Sather Air Base, Iraq. Shortly after arriving, the president addressed a crowd of nearly 1,500 servicemembers, government civilians and contractors at Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory, Iraq. During his speech, the president commended servicemembers for their focus and dedication and promised them his support while in office. The visit marked the president's first trip to Iraq since taking office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Currier)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq, - Gen. Ray Odierno, commanding general Multi-National Forces Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador Patricia Butenis, greet President Barack Obama on the flightline here April 7. Shortly after arriving, the president addressed a crowd of nearly 1,500, servicemembers, government civilians and contractors, at Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Iraq. During his speech, the president commended servicemembers for their focus and dedication and promised them his support. The visit marked the president’s first trip to Iraq since taking office. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Currier)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Explosive devices are identified and inventoried before being destroyed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists from the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Alpha Flight, Sather Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Explosive devices await destruction. The weapons are part of a 13,000 cache destroyed by the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Alpha Flight, Sather Air Base, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Baby Noor

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Baby Noor's grandmother and father take the infant, who has spina bifeda, from a 386th Air Expeditionary Wing C-130 Hercules to awaiting transportation. Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait met the family and escorted them to a civilian airport, from where the Iraqi family will continue their journey to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mark Getsy)

Spirit of service

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Reeson and Chaplain (Maj.) Robert Barnhill perform communion during Catholic mass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Victory Chapel here. (U.S. Photo by Master Sgt. Stanley Coleman)