Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Al Basrah Oil Terminal essential to Iraq's economy [Image 2 of 4]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Al Basrah Oil Terminal essential to Iraq's economy

    CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, IRAQ

    09.10.2009

    Photo by Spc. Darryl Montgomery 

    Multi-National Division-South

    During an insurgent attack in 2004, a fierce battle took place along this cat walk leading to the north end of the Al Basra Oil Terminal, located 30 miles of the coast of Iraq in the Persian Gulf. The ABOT is responsible for 80 percent of Iraq's gross domestic product and is essential to Iraq's economic success. United States Navy and Coast Guard personnel are stationed on the terminal to provide security to deter any future threats against the terminal and Iraq's economy.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.10.2009
    Date Posted: 09.10.2009 04:10
    Photo ID: 202704
    VIRIN: 090827-A-9884M-025
    Resolution: 809x1208
    Size: 884.91 KB
    Location: CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, IQ

    Web Views: 227
    Downloads: 13

    PUBLIC DOMAIN