We take a close look at the drawdown of troops in Iraq through interviews and footage from the men and women serving the United States.
Episodes
Drawdown Through Kuwait
Package of soldiers leaving Iraq going through Kuwait to process home and how Third Army/ARCENTs Redistribution Property Assistance Team Yard gets that process started. The 183rd Cavalry, 2nd Squadron, from Virginia Beach, Va., arrive at Camp Virginia, Kuwait to unload so they can go home. They were the last convoy to leave Victory Base Complex in Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Ashleigh Torres. Includes soundbites from Sgt. 1st Class David Parthemore, LNO, RPAT Command Cell, Lt. Col. William Korsen, commander, 183rd Cavalry, 2nd Squadron, and Lt. Col. William Cain, commander, 541st CSSC Battalion. Also available in high definition.
12/05/2011
Training Iraqis to Protect Their Land
Package about Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, Deputy Commanding General of United States Forces-Iraq, explains the benefits of Al-Tadreeb Al Shamil or "collective training" of the Iraqi military at Iraqi Ground Forces Command Headquarters, located at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq. Camp Victory is the headquarters base for United States Froces-Iraq. (B-roll taken from DVIDS, interview shot by Staff Sgt. DeShannon Austin)
03/15/2011
U.S. Forces Assist Iraqi Military with Al Tadreeb Al Shamel
Package about how U.S. Forces help the Iraqi Military become better prepared to defend their homeland once the U.S. departs. The Iraqi Military, after fighting a lengthy counter-terrorism campaign, receives some crucial training to prevent their country from danger once the U.S. Military heads home. Produced by Staff Sgt. DeShannon Austin.
03/15/2011
US Forces Succeeding at Training Trainers in Iraq
As Operation New Dawn continues, the Kirkush Military Training Base has become a center for not only soldiers skill development, but also the training of Iraqi leadership as trainers themselves. Spc. Jesse Youngstrom has more from KMTB. Also available in high definition.
03/09/2011
Iraqi Air Force Security Forces Graduation
Package of 12 Iraqi airmen completing two weeks of security forces training, including written and practical exams, held by Iraq Training and Advisory Mission Air advisors and members of the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Flight at Ali Air Base, Iraq, the Iraqi’s will stand-up the Iraqi air force's first armory. Produced by Tech Sgt. Juaacklyn Denny. Produced by Tech Sgt. Juaacklyn Denny. Soundbites from Tech Sgt. Ricky Furrow, Maj. Rechille Braden.
03/03/2011
Brig. Gen. Buchanan, Part 2
Brig. Gen. Buchanan continues talking to an Associated Press reporter in Washington, D.C., about the continuous change of the relationship between U.S. and Iraqi security forces, progress he has seen in the capability of Iraqi security forces over the last few years and thanks the American people for their support of the troops. Part 2 of 2.
09/13/2010
Brig. Gen. Buchanan, Part 1
Brig. Gen. Buchanan talks to an Associated Press reporter in Washington, D.C., about security in Iraq, Operation New Dawn, the capability of Iraqi security forces to manage insurgent attacks and the role of U.S. forces in Iraqi security. Part 1 of 2.
09/13/2010
Moving Equipment Out of Iraq
Package of how the Redistribution Property Assistance Team (RPAT) is moving vehicles out of Iraq to ship them throughout the world. Produced by Tech Sgt. Juaacklyn Denny. Soundbites from Kimberly Curtis, Laurel Gallagher.
09/12/2010
11 Sept. 2010 2nd Brigade 25th ID Cheering on the Black Knights
Package of the 2-25 Advise and Assist Brigade featuring the Stryker Vehicle and showing their Soldiers in action while currently deployed. Col. Malcolm Frost explains their mission in Iraq during Operation New Dawn and gives a big "GO ARMY!" to the Corps of Cadets to beat Hawaii.
09/10/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 5
B-Roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno was replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ended.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 7
B-Roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno was replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ended.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 6
B-Roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno was replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ended.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony : Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 4
B-roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others speaking from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno is replacing Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ends. Scenes include a speech by Vice President Joe Biden, the casing of colors and a speech by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Part 4 of 7.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 3
B-roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others speaking from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno is replacing Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ends. Scenes include a speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Part 3 of 7.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 2
B-roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others speaking from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno is replacing Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ends. Scenes include a speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Part 2 of 7.
09/01/2010
Change of Command Ceremony: Gen. Ray Odierno, Part 1
B-roll of Vice President Joe Biden and others speaking from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of "Operation New Dawn." General Raymond Odierno is replacing Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S. combat mission in Iraq officially ends. Scenes include the introduction, a prayer and a speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Part 1 of 7.
09/01/2010
Deployment Departure - Package
Package about 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard the ships of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in late August after a five-month pre-deployment training period. Their early departure was in response to an order by the Secretary of Defense to support Pakistan Flood relief efforts. Pakflood10
08/31/2010
Last Convoy
Package about a Sustainment Brigade unit undertaking their last convoy mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Produced by Scott Malone. Soundbites from Spc. Richard Kelly and Lt. Col. J.P. Silverstein.
08/28/2010
Gen. Reynes talks 4/2 Road March
Package about the role the Air Force played in the recent Army's 4-2 Striker Brigade road march out of Iraq. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Juaacklyn Denny. Soundbite from Maj. Gen. Joseph Reynes.
08/27/2010
Stryker Roll Out
Package about the last Stryker Brigade in Iraq completing their 12 month deployment. Produced by Spc. Ian Morales. Soundbites from 2nd L. Jeffrey Tillett and Pfc Noah Weko.
08/24/2010
Reduction of Forces
B-roll of members of 3rd Infantry Division's Special Troops Battalion leaving Iraq as part of the reduction of forces. Scenes include Soldiers packing their gear, containers being loaded for transport, Soldiers forming up and getting on the plane. Produced by Spc. Abigail Waldrop. Operation New Dawn
08/23/2010
The Last Stryker Patrol
B-roll of the last Stryker unit leaving Camp Taji Iraq to Camp Virginia, Kuwait. Produced by Spc. Ian Morales.
08/19/2010
Troops Welcomed Home at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Part 1
B-roll of troops being welcomed home at Joint Base Lewis-McChord after returning from deployment. Scenes include Soldiers exiting aircraft and entering the Welcome Center. Produced by Steven Bachelder. Part 1 of 3.