#Iraqi military

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U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take up positions behind battle-damaged walls as they continue to engage the fighters of the Montana al-Sadr-led Mehdi Army during the Battle of Najaf in August, 2004.

(Photo by: Lucian Read)

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Strike Eagle over Afghanistan - 2008

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GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ MOVES TO END U.S. OCCUPATION PRESENCE

The Iraqi government will move to end the presence of the U.S.-led coalition occupation in Iraq, according to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani.

Al-Sudani made the comments at a joint press conference with the visiting Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez on Thursday, Dec. 28th.

Al-Sudani said the topic was broached during his meeting with Sanchez, during which they discussed the details of the presence of the international coalition in Iraq.

"We appreciate the role of the coalition in supporting Iraq's efforts to confront the Islamic State militants," Al-Sudani said.

"The Iraqi government is in the process of rearranging the relationship with the international coalition in light of the presence of capable Iraqi forces," said the Iraqi prime minister, stressing that "the Iraqi government is moving toward ending the presence of the international coalition forces, which include security advisers who support the security forces in the areas of training, advice, and intelligence cooperation."

The two leaders discussed in depth the difficult situation in the Middle East, including the ongoing Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Al-Sudani said he appreciated Spain's role and its "courageous stance in condemning these attacks."

Sanchez, for his own part, expressed his country's desire to develop relations with Iraq, in particular the fields of transportation, education, climate change, and defense.

The Spanish Prime Minister also met with the Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, and the need to end the genocide in Gaza.

Spain is part of the U.S.-led international coalition tasked with training and advising Iraq's Security Forces in its fight against the radical islamic group, ISIS.

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صورة لآخر جندي عراقي التقطت صباح يوم (2003/4/9) قبل سقوط بغداد بحوالي نصف ساعة.

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B-1B #Lancer “The #Bone” #strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of 3 U.S. troops

B-1B Lancer Documentary:

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US american soldiers aren't brainwashed, they just don't believe that people in the global south are human beings. And neither do you if you excuse them.

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Explore the life and legacy of Gertrude Bell

Gertrude Bell was an archaeologist, travel writer, explorer, and political administrator responsible for creating the borders of the countries of the Near East after World War I and for laying the foundations of the modern state of Iraq. Gertrude Bell made important contributions to archaeology and a greater understanding of the cultures of Mesopotamia and ancient Persia through her books, including what is still considered the best translation of the Persian poet Hafiz’s work.

Queen of the Desert is the compelling story of Gertrude Bell, archaeologist, linguist, and author whose passion for the Arab peoples turned her into an architect of the independent kingdom of Iraq, a role driven by an unyielding spirit. Drawing heavily on Gertrude's personal diaries and letters, journalist Georgina Howell paints an intimate portrait of a Victorian woman who gave up her world of privilege and plenty to navigate the complex geopolitics of the Middle East.

Letters from Baghdad tells the extraordinary and dramatic story of Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day. An explorer and political powerhouse, Bell shaped the destiny of Iraq after World War I in ways that still reverberate today. More influential than her friend and colleague T.E. Lawrence, Bell was an outspoken critic of the policies of the British colonial office.

The Baghdad Archaeological Museum was established with the help of the British author Gertrude Bell in 1926. In the 1920s the Museum was under the Ministry of Public Works while under the Ministry of Education in the 1930s. The Iraqi National Museum is now the only institution dedicated to protecting the comprehensive and collective archaeological heritage of Iraq from loss or destruction, in order that it may be enjoyed and studied by the present and future generations.

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Relief Sculptures of Archers from Northern Iraq dated between 668 - 627 BCE on display at the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, Scotland

These sculptures were made during the reign of King Ashurbanipal and were on display in the palace of Nineveh in what is what is now Northern Iraq.

Photographs taken by myself 2023

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A US Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Division Artillery, smiles and holds her daughter in her arms after her return from Iraq, on July 17, 2003. 

Record Group 330: Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Image description: A woman in a sand-colored camouflage Army uniform holds a small girl (preschool-aged) on her hip and gazes at her. In the background are other military members embracing their families.

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The photo no newspaper or mainstream media would touch or even consider during the Iraq war .

Poor Incinerated Iraqi soldier

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NBC Reporter attempts to interview an annoyed marine during the initial invasion of Iraq.

April, 2003

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During the Battle of Najaf, U.S. Marine James Hassell, risked his life to carry his wounded buddy, Ryan Borgstrom, 60 yards through open gunfire.

When the photographer captured the moment, Hassell simply said, "We're Marines. That's what we do." The Marines of Charlie Company 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment carried out a raid on the Najaf residence of Moqtada al-Sadr during the Battle of Najaf on August 12, 2004.

(Photo by: Lucian Read)

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Combat Sortie - Operation Iraqi Freedom - 22 April 2004

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ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ TARGETS ZIONIST MILITARY BASE IN LATEST DRONE STRIKE ON OCCUPIED PALESTINE

✍️ The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced today the targeting of the Zionist Palmachim military base, west of the coastal city of Yavne, deep into the occupied Palestinian territories, with a drone strike Thursday.

According to the statement issued by the Iraqi Resistance, "The Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted, at dawn today, Thursday, March 14, 2024, by drone, the Zionist Palmachim air base deep within the usurping entity, confirming the continuation and doubling of our operations during the blessed month of Ramadan in destroying enemy strongholds, in completion of the second phase of operations to resist the occupation and support Our people in Gaza, in response to the Zionist massacres against defenseless Palestinian civilians."

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"I used to think that [Iraq war vets] had it easier when they got back... [Arlo] told me when they got back the tarmac was covered with people with signs and balloons welcoming everybody... When we got back from Vietnam, oh there was a crowd alright, but they spit on us as we walked by."

Vic, scandalized: >:O

lmao GOOD, fuck the Vietnam war, fuck the Iraq war, and fuck everyone who willingly participated/makes excuses for their participation, including this side character we're supposed to be sympathizing with. returning Iraq war vets ought to have been spit on too! i fucking HATE episodes of television like these where it's all about compassion for the unhoused...... as long as they're military veterans. no no, ME the imperial stooge doesn't deserve to be dehumanized like this, unlike those other icky dirty crazy homeless who deserve it. fuck off, Shonda & co.!!!!

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Mmmhh redesigning Saif tattoos and they're going to be so sexy 💞