Federal Police Reach Out to Children

Brig. Gen. Majid M. Abaas hands out school supplies to the children of the Bab Al-Toob neighborhood during a humanitarian aid drop in West Mosul, Aug. 8. Photo by 2nd Lt. Jeff Orban, 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

Iraqis Take Mission Support Lead

An Iraqi Soldier carries a box of food from an Iraqi dining facility for his fellow Soldiers pulling guard duty at CampTaji, July 12. This dining facility is run exclusively by the Iraqi Army with some assistance from an American Airman assigned to the Logistics Military Advisor Team. Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Keller, U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs.

Iraqi Army MP Hone Marksmanship Skills

An Iraqi Military Policeman with the 7th Iraqi Army Division Military Police company inspects his AK-47 rifle during a weapons sustainment course aboard Camp Mejid, July 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Jason Hernandez)

Elite Iraqi Commandos Complete Training, Stand Ready to Serve

Iraqi Special Operations Soldiers conduct fast-rope training into a mock village during the recent Commando-Selection Course on an Iraqi military compound in Baghdad. The 47-day Commando Selection Course is similar to the U.S. Army's Ranger School. Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Ledesma, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Arabian Peninsula.

Iraqi Commandos Take to the Skies for Air Assault Training

Iraqi Commando Battalion Soldiers exit a U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopter during recent helicopter and air assault familiarization training aboard Al Asad Air Base. Photo by Cpl. Meg Murray, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd).

IP Prevent Attack, Receive Army Medal

Lt. Col. Terry Cook, 1st Cavalry Division, pins Commissioner Hameed Hermis, an Iraqi Police officer, with an Army Achievement Medal during a ceremony at the Provincial Joint Control Center in Kirkuk city, May 19. Photo by Pfc. Justin Naylor, 1st Cavalry Division.

Commando Training

Commando trainees of the newly formed 48th Iraqi Army Brigade practice medical evacuation procedures under the instruction of U.S. Special Forces in Bayji. The training, held on Forward Operating Base Summerall, teaches fundamentals including tactical shooting, non-verbal communication, patrolling and first aid. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Kelsey.

Special Ops

Soldiers from Iraq's 9th Battalion, Iraqi Special Operations Forces, fast-rope onto the roof of a building, April 22. The Soldiers, advised by U.S. Special Operations Forces, trained into the night improving their ability to quickly exit helicopters both by rope and on foot. Knowing that the ability to rapidly get out of the helicopter may be the difference between the capture of a suspected terrorist or his escape, the Soldiers trained diligently until after sundown. Photo by Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke.

Ensuring Security

Iraqi Police officers stand guard during a cordon and search mission in the Al Siha District of Mosul, Iraq, May 14. Iraqi Police ensure the security of the Iraqi population by clearing and disrupting insurgent activity and showing a presence in neighborhoods throughout the city of Mosul. Photo by Senior Airman Kamaile Chan.

Iraqi Special Forces Trained, Ready

Iraqi Special Operations Forces exit a helicopter during recent training with U.S. Special Operations Forces in Anbar province. Photo by Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Arabian Peninsula.

Iraqi Border Police Hone Combat Skills

An Iraqi Border Policeman practices target acquisition during battle-drill training with Soldiers from U.S. Border Transition Team 10613 recently at an outpost near the Iraqi border. Photo by Spc. Darryl Montgomery, Multi-National Division – South.

IA Commandos End Grueling Course

An Iraqi Commando officer stands in front of his Soldiers during their graduation ceremony at Camp Dhi Qar, May 2. The Soldiers trained for eight weeks with the U.S. and Romanian Special Forces. Photo by Pfc. Rebekah Lampman, 1st Cavalry Division.

Taking a Break

An Iraqi Police officer takes a break from training on building entry procedures and searches in Mosul, Iraq, on April 29. Photo by Senior Airman Kamaile O. Chan.

On Target

An Iraqi special weapons and tactics member takes aim during proficiency training at a range in Fallujah, Iraq, April 23. Training covered close-quarters defense movement drills and transitional drills with the AK-47 assault rifle. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lynn Friant.

Romanian Soldiers Train Iraqi Army Commandos

Soldiers assigned to the 26th Romanian Infantry Battalion teach Shotokan karate to Iraqi troops during hand-to-hand combat training, as part of commando training on Camp Ur near Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq, April 26, 2009.

Iraqi Special Operations Soldiers are posted and ready to engage the enemy during a hostage rescue operation exercise in Baghdad, April 20. Photo by Capt. Tommy Avilucea, Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq.

Pivot Point

An Iraqi Soldier from the 8th Iraqi Army Division, prepares to turn during pivot drills on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, on March 29, 2009. The Soldiers train constantly to maintain their combat readiness. Photo by Senior Airman Eric Harris.

Full Load

Iraqi Soldiers from the 8th Iraqi Army Division, load their magazines before react to contact drills on Camp Diwaniyah, Iraq, on March 29, 2009. The Soldiers train constantly to maintain their combat readiness. Photo by Senior Airman Eric Harris.

Iraqi Exit

Iraqi Army Soldiers exit an Iraqi Air Force helicopter during a live-fire exercise in Maysan province, Iraq, April 19, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Creighton Holub.

Iraqi Police Graduate Medical Training

An Iraqi Policeman starts an intravenous catheter during testing day of the three-week medic training course on Forward Operating Base Delta. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson, Multi-National Division – Center.