The Patriot Files

Marines from U.S. Task Fo

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:23:37 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Marines from U.S. Task Force Tara secured a hospital in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, March 25, 2003, where they discovered Iraqi troops, uniforms, weapons, ammunition and equipment

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Weapons found when U.S. T

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:22:39 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Weapons found when U.S. Task Force Tarawa Marines seized and secured a hospital and the surrounding compound in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, March 25, 2003

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Found in Iraqi Hospital

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:21:48 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Found in Iraqi Hospital Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, captured about 170 Iraqi soldiers along with a cache of over 200 weapons and stockpiles of ammunition, and over 3,000 chemical suits with masks and Iraqi uniforms in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, March 25, 2003.

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Marines of 2nd Battalion,

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:20:41 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, discovered a cache of over 200 weapons and stockpiles of ammunition, and over 3,000 chemical suits with masks and Iraqi uniforms at a hospital compound in An Nasiriyah, Iraq

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Marines of 2nd Battalion,

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:19:42 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, captured discovered a cache of over 200 weapons and stockpiles of ammunition, and over 3,000 chemical suits with masks and Iraqi uniforms at a hospital compound in An Nasiriyah, Iraq

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U.S. Task Force Tarawa Ma

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:18:43 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: U.S. Task Force Tarawa Marines secure a hospital compound in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, March 25, 2003

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U.S. Task Force Tarawa se

Marissa — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 18:17:51 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: U.S. Task Force Tarawa seized and secured a hospital and the surrounding compound in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, March 25, 2003. The compound was being used as a staging area for Iraqi para-military forces. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, captured about 170 Iraqi soldiers, along with a cache of over 200 weapons and stockpiles of ammunition,and over 3,000 chemical suits with masks and Iraqi uniforms.

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Kuwaiti firefighters work

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:25:42 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Kuwaiti firefighters work on a burning oil well in southern Iraq

Marine Cpl. Rodolfo Aviti

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:24:27 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Marine Cpl. Rodolfo Avitia, a force protection specialist from Combined Joint Task Force Consequence Management at Camp Doha, Kuwait, blows away dirt and dust from his gas mask, March 29, after using it steadily throughout more than a week of continual SCUD alerts.

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:23:33 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Operation Iraqi Freedom; As much as accurate bombs, jet-propelled missiles and well-trained crews mean the difference in a war, none of it gets off the ground without good weather. As aircrews and others at this forward-deployed location will tell you, weather is paramount for the success of Operation IraqiFreedom. No one knows that better than Staff. Sgt. Mike Wimmer, mission execution forecaster for the 457th Air Expeditionary Group and its compliment of more than a dozen B-52 bombers.

FRIENDLY FORCES; Members

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:21:13 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: FRIENDLY FORCES; Members of the 39 (1 Photo Reconnaissance Unit) Squadron, British Royal Air Force, perform nightly maintenance on a Canberra PR9, a photographic reconnaissance aircraft, March 29. The 39 (1 PRU) Squadron is deployed from Royal Air Force Marham, in the United Kingdom, and provides aerial intelligence to coalition forces while operating alongside the 410th Air Expeditionary Wing in a forward-deployed location.

CEMICAL ANALYSIS; Army Ca

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:19:25 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CEMICAL ANALYSIS; Army Capt. James Harwell, chemical officer for 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Squadron, does a chemical analysis of a Russian-made Kamaz tracked vehicle carrying Ababil missles that was captured by 3-7 Cavalry Squadron in central Iraq on March 28.

MASK CHECK; Air Force Maj

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:17:50 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: MASK CHECK; Air Force Maj. Dan Gernert, an F-16CJ aircraft pilot deployed from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC, to the 363rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, adjusts his oxygen mask prior to taking off for a mission on March 27. Aircraft move around the clock to support Operation Iraqi Freedom at this forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia.

ALL ASHORE; Elements of t

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:16:37 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: ALL ASHORE; Elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) - special operations capable - offload personnel and equipment at Camp Patriot, Kuwait, in preparation for operations in Iraq. The 24th MEU has been deployed with the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group for over six months awaiting their forward orders. More than 2,200 Marines attached to 24 MEU, homeported at Camp Lejeune, N.C., hit the beaches of Camp Patriot in Marine Corps style aboard U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and landing craft utility vessels.

HEADING TO IRAQ; An H-46D

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:14:31 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: HEADING TO IRAQ; An H-46D Sea Knight from the USS Mount Whitney, afloat off the Horn of Africa, flies over the German container vessel, Warnow Trader, with a load of supplies during a replenishment at sea March 27. The ship is on its way to Iraq with troops and equipment from the 4th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

FIGHTING BRADLEY; A Bradl

Marissa — Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:12:49 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: FIGHTING BRADLEY; A Bradley Fighting Vehicle of 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Squadron goes through a test drive after visiting the unit maintenance collection point in a forward-deployed location March 28

CAMP DOHA, KUWAIT: MAR 17

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:16:29 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CAMP DOHA, KUWAIT: MAR 17, 2003 - Army Pvt. 1st Class Justin R. Miller, a scout with the 19th Armored Cavalry Regiment installs a winch onto a HUMVEE at Camp Doha, Kuwait during final preparations for war. The Rapid City, Michigan soldier is among the large number of military forces assembled in Kuwait prepared to respond if President Bush calls

CENTCOM Area of Responsib

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:10:50 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (March 3, 2003) -- A systems operator and flight crewman mans his station on board a U.S. Air Force EC-130E aircraft during a "Commando Solo" broadcast mission. Special operators from the 4th Psychological Operations Group (POG) and the U.S. Air Force's 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW) broadcast television and radio programming that allows the U.S. to communicate directly to the Iraqi people.

Soldiers from the 325th A

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:09:04 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Soldiers from the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, march to dinner chow at TAA Champion, Kuwait. Soldiers here have enjoyed hot meals since they hit the ground. Pvt. William Gore, rifleman, Company B, 1st Battalion, 325th AIR, said having hot chow in the field is always a motivator for an infantry soldier

CAMP PATRIOT, KUWAIT - In

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:58:12 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CAMP PATRIOT, KUWAIT - In the beginings of the what is known as the Amphibious Task Force West offload - formally known as part of Commander, Task Group 51.6, an early morning landing from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) marks the start of a very busy week for the over 4000 Sailors and Marines involved from the sea and ashore here. The seven San Diego based ships that have deployed in support of future operations in the Central Command area of responsibility, will offload equipment and men belonging to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Battalion from Camp Pendleton, Calif.

NORTH ARABIAN GULF - In t

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:55:20 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: NORTH ARABIAN GULF - In the beginings of the what is known as the Amphibious Task Force West offload - formally known as part of Commander, Task Group 51.6, the USS Comstock (LSD-45) sails out of an early afternoon rain shower here. The Comstock is one of seven San Diego based ships that have deployed in support of future operations in the Central Command area of responsibility.

Sergeant Ruth E. Howe, ge

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:53:14 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Sergeant Ruth E. Howe, generator mechanic with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Air Wing, throws a left cross at Sgt. Matejka Jim, switching platoon, 9th Communication Battalion during a monthly boxing "smoker" at Camp Commando, Kuwait. Howe, 23, from Bellevue, Wa., was trained by her brother, a physical fitness trainer. She also credits the Marine Corps martial arts program for her successful fight.

CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait - Lt

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:47:17 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait - Lt. Cmdr. Edan Antoine, Camp Patriot coordinator for chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) training and supplies, helps a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airman with the proper wearing of his protective mask. Antoine recently provided refresher training to approximately 100 UAE airman and sailors who arrived in Kuwait as part of the Gulf Country Council (GCC) operation Peninsula Shield. Multi-national forces from around the world are currently gathering in protection of Kuwait, as well as in preparation for any future operations against Iraq. The GCC was established following Operation Desert Storm as a protective coalition for North Arabian Gulf countries that may require it.

CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait - Th

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:40:50 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: CAMP PATRIOT, Kuwait - The Gulf Country Council continues its protective buildup of member state Kuwait. The United Arab Emirates, a GCC member, offloads a BMP3 Tank at this Kuwaiti port facility from its L62 Elbahia - a landing craft similiar to that of the American LCU. The GCC, which is comprised of Kuwait, UAE, Suadi Arabia, Baharain, Oman and Qatar continues its 12-year cooperation with a show of support for its Gulf neighbor.

Paratroopers of Company B

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:36:42 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Paratroopers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, don their M-40 Protective Masks while waiting to zero their weapons at a Kuwaiti military range. The 82nd Division soldiers are prepared to deal with the enemy’s nuclear, biological, chemical threat

Pfc. Greg Ludmanen, gunne

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:15:32 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Pfc. Greg Ludmanen, gunner, Company C, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, lights up the night as paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team conduct night exercises inside a MOUT city. The light infantry paratroopers are training to prepare for any possible contingency.

Army Pfc. Nick Esenwick,

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:09:13 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Army Pfc. Nick Esenwick, parachute rigger, Company E, 782nd Logistical Task Force, 82nd Airborne Division, lays rocks down in the form of an American flag at Camp Champion, Kuwait. Esenwick, who is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, was inspired by his company commander to construct the mural that is in front of his sleep tent.

A Sailor, from Assault Cr

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:04:55 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: A Sailor, from Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4), directs Marines in a Light Armored Vechicle (LAV) onto the beach at Kuwait Naval Base. The Marines are from the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2-MEB) that are deployed in support of the global war on terrorism.

Camp New York, Kuwait--A

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:01:43 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Camp New York, Kuwait--A magnificant sun sets on the western horizon guiding the way home for the 3rd Infantry Division (Mech) soldiers. (Photo by Spec. Mason Lowery from the 50th Public Affairs Detachment, Camp New York.)

Seabees of Naval Mobile C

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:58:42 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seeventy-Four (NMCB 74) clean their weapons, play cards and write letters home as they unwind in their 60 man field tents Feb. 11, 2003, Central Command AOR. NMCB 74 based out of Gulfport, Miss., is currently forward deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:47:13 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:46:06 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:44:42 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:42:48 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Palace guard facilty,Iraq

Iraqi Intelligence Servic

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:40:49 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Iraqi Intelligence Service

Iraqi Intelligence Servic

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:38:49 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Iraqi Intelligence Service

Special Security Facility

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:37:05 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Special Security Facility.Iraq

Special Security Facility

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:41:54 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Special Security Facility, Iraq

Iraq oil well fire

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:39:03 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Iraq oil well fire

water treatment facility,

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:24:00 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: water treatment facility,Iraq

water treatment facility,

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:21:09 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: water treatment facility,Iraq

water treatment facility,

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:12:49 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: water treatment facility,Iraq

Military Headquarters Com

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:04:41 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Military Headquarters Compound, Iraq

Military Headquarters Com

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:01:17 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Military Headquarters Compound, Iraq

Military Headquarters Com

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:57:27 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Military Headquarters Compound, Iraq

Military Aircraft dispers

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:50:00 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Military Aircraft dispersed near cemetary in Iraq

Oil trench fires in Baghd

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:41:35 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Oil trench fires in Baghdad

Army Chaplain (Col.) Rich

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:07:06 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Army Chaplain (Col.) Richard Rogers leads a prayer March 25 for six airmen killed when their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed near Ghazni, Afghanistan, on March 23. The helicopter crew was on its way to pick up two Afghan children for treatment in U.S. medical facilities at Bagram Air Base. The remains were being flown to Dover Air Force Base, Del.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon f

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:05:23 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing maneuvers to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

Australian naval gunfire

Marissa — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:43:53 -0800

by: Marissa

Description: Australian naval gunfire destroyed Iraqi coastal defensive positions, an artillery battery and bunkers overnight, said Brigadier Maurie McNarn, commander of Australian forces in the Middle East.