Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brown | 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 10.19.2015
151019-M-AW179-254 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 19, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes-off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, Oct. 19, 2015. 26th MEU is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brown | 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 10.19.2015
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes-off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge Oct. 19, 2015. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility serving as a sea-based expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across a full range of military......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill | National Guard Bureau | 03.12.2010
Joseph Monachino retired March 12, 2010, in a ceremony at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall, Arlington, Va., after more than 35 years of service as an attorney for the National Guard Bureau. Monachino's numerous accomplishments included writing thousands of legal opinions for dozens of offices in support of the chief of the National Guard Bureau, the directors of the......
Photo by Sgt. David Hodge | Multi-National Division Baghdad | 12.31.2008
"From what I have seen, the security agreement is a good step in the right direction as we transition authority over to the Iraqis and take a step back," said Staff Sgt. Corey Rigge, Abrams tank commander from Cottonwood, Minn., assigned to 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad....
Courtesy Photo | Multi-National Division Baghdad | 12.31.2008
"It's not going to affect us at all, because we are pretty much in a tactical over watch scenario. We have been working with the Iraqi security forces for years now and they are ready to take over," said 1st Lt. Jessie Sheehan, infantry platoon leader from Knoxville, Tenn., assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th......
Courtesy Photo | Multi-National Division Baghdad | 12.31.2008
"It is an important step for the Iraqi security forces to move forward and secure their own country and ... [puts] us more in the passenger seat. It is a real positive action in my eyes." Staff Sgt. Andrew Zuffoletti, squad leader, Co. C., 2nd Bn., 30th Inf. Regt., 4th BCT, 10th Mtn. Div. (L), MND-B, Indialantic, Fla....
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Greendeer | Multi-National Division Baghdad | 12.31.2008
"I'm excited about the Security Agreement starting soon and it makes me proud of what we are doing because the people of Iraq are comfortable with the idea of making a fresh start," said Pfc. Ashley Love, an Ashburn, Ga. native and a Soldier of 8th Military Police "Watchdog" Brigade, Multi-National Division – Baghdad....
Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Wolfe | Multi-National Division Baghdad | 12.31.2008
"The way it changes how we act is mainly our interaction with the people. Especially in regards to their security forces. We would be more of an advisory or supervisor's role, even a quick reaction force if necessary." said Sgt. Chevelleta Cousart, from South Bronx, N.Y., a military police woman working in Headquarters, Headquarters Company for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team....
