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Irak, Ar Rumaythah, 17 januari 2004
QRF (Quick Reaction Force) van de 21e infcie op patrouille.
Irak, Ar Rumaythah, 17 januari 2004
Een sociale voetpatrouille door geweergroep van 21e infcie.
Irak, Al Khidr, 18 januari 2004
Een geweergroep van 23 infcie
Een sociale voetpatrouille door geweergroep van 21e infcie.
De nieuwe lichting ICDC doet een wedstrijdje 'wie het eerste bij het kamp is'.
De opening van de eerste kazerne van ICDC te Al Khidr door CDR SFIR2.
KLu cliffhanger - Irak, Al Muthanna, 19 januari 2004
Deze Irakezen midden in de woestijn blijken geen illegale waar bij zich te hebben.
Een geweergroep van de 23e Infcie, gelegerd te Al Khidr, voert een AMVCP (airborn mobile vehicle checkpoint) uit in de provincie Al Muthanna. Met een Chinook van het NLHELIDET van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht wordt er boven de woestijn gecontroleerd op verdachte voertuigen en mensen.
Irak, As Samawah, 20 januari 2004
Direkt na aankomst van de Japanse Advance party werd een gecombineerd bezoek gebracht aan de lokale authoriteiten. De Japanse commandant Kolonel Sato en de Nederlandse detachementcommandant LKOLMARNS Richard Oppelaar bespraken samen met de Governing council Jim Soriano (CPA vertegenwoordiger) en gouverneur Al Hassani de algemene en politieke situatie. Vandaag volgen er afstemmingsbesprekingen over welke wederopbouwprojecten verder geconcretiseerd gaan worden.
Terwijl het Nederlands detachement (SFIR2) deze week precies op de helft is van haar termijn, werd er wederom een klas van de Irakese politie beedigd gelijktijdig met de opening van hun eerste kazerne in de provincie. Tevens werd op een andere locatie het eerste hoofdkwartier van de Irakese verkeerspolitie in de provincie operationeel gesteld. Daarbij werden 5 extra politieauto's overgedragen voorzien van het nieuw opgezette communicatiesysteem waarmee er onder andere ook communicatie mogelijkheden zijn tussen de brandweer en de politie. Al met al weer een stap voorwaarts in het wederopbouwproces van de provincie. Uiteindelijk moet dit er toe leiden dat vanaf april dit jaar de lokale politie zelfstandig gaat optreden. Momenteel wordt de lokale politie nog opgeleid, begeleid en geassisteerd door de Nederlanders.
Onlangs zijn 800 gelovigen van As Samawah begonnen aan hun bedevaart naar Mekka. Een drukte van jewelste in prettige sfeer. Het was sinds tientallen jaren de eerste keer dat dit in vrijheid geschieden. Voorheen controleerde de Ba'ath partij wie wel of niet hieraan mocht deelnemen.
US NAVY images:
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 25, 2004) – Flight deck personnel carry Mr. Giovanni Cutugno to the ship’s medical facility aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Cutugno was transported by helicopter from the Italian merchant vessel Isolaverde, after the Captain of the Italian vessel radioed George Washington stating that he needed medical assistance for an injured sailor. Washington dispatched an HH-60H “Seahawk” helicopter assigned to the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) to transport the wounded sailor to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier for proper medical attention. Gutugno received treatment in the ship’s medical department for several deep lacerations around his face and an injury to his right leg, after falling down a ships ladder. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Andrew Morrow. (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) – Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Gulliksen and Chief Master-at-Arms Ricardo Cerna return to the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) after conducting a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training drill aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) as part of Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA I). During TSTA I, instructors from Afloat Training Group (ATG) Western Pacific, based in Yokosuka, Japan, conduct training in the ship's vital mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples. (RELEASED).
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matt Belanger from New Haven, Conn., assists in loading a NATO RIIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Navy uses the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow aboard ships as a surface-to-air anti-missile defensive weapon. The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a routine scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Andrew Morrow. (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 24, 2004) – The guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) fires a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) while under way in the Pacific Ocean. Vincennes is participating in Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA I). During TSTA I, instructors from Afloat Training Group (ATG) Western Pacific, based in Yokosuka, Japan, conduct training in the ship's vital mission areas. A CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides U.S. Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples. (RELEASED)
Arabian Gulf (Jan. 22, 2004) – Cdr. Thomas Halley, Commanding Officer for the “Marauders” of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), pilots the squadrons ‘show bird’ F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter sporting a brand new paint scheme, while making an arrested landing aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). VFA- 82 is currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) aboard Enterprise conducting missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and the continued war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott. (RELEASED)
Aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) Jan. 5, 2004 – Operations Specialist 2nd Class Hollis Saint John from of Dallas, Texas, stands his watch prior to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) getting underway. Boxer departed for the Arabian Gulf on Jan. 14, 2004 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom rotation of forces, after returning from a regularly scheduled deployment in August 2003. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and its more than 900 Sailors and 200 Marines are transporting equipment and aviation assets for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (1st MEF) from Camp Pendleton, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Johansen Laurel. (RELEASED)
Northern Arabian Sea (Dec. 5, 2003) – The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) lead ship for Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) support ship JDS Tokiwa (AOE 423) assigned to Escort Flotilla Four (EF-4) execute an underway replenishment at sea. The U.S. guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), far left, and JMSDF Murasame-class large frigate Akebono (DD 108), far right steam alongside. ESG-1 is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class James K. McNeil. (RELEASED)
Arabian Gulf (Jan. 23, 2004) - Master Chief Quartermaster Richard J. Harpin communicates with the guided missile cruisers USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS *****sburg (CG 64) via semaphore message during early morning operations aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is in the Arabian Gulf on a regularly scheduled deployment, conducting missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and the continued war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston. (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) – Flight deck personnel aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) avoid the jet exhaust and keep a watchful eye as an F/A-18C Hornet launches from one of four steam powered catapults. The Bremerton, Wash. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier and her crew are currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and a half month Western Pacific deployment. Vinson is conducting training with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and units of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez. (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) - A group of distinguished visitors observe an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) being prepared for launch aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Bremerton, Wash. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier and her crew are currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and a half month Western Pacific deployment. Vinson is conducting training with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and units of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dustin Howell. (RELEASED)
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2004) - Aviation Survival students cling together in a pool during a storm scenario held as part of a refresher-training course for Naval and Marine Corps Aviators. The Aviation Survival Training Center at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. trains and qualifies over 8000 military aviators each year in water survival and escape techniques. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson. (RELEASED)
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2004) - An aviation survival student bails water out of life raft during a storm scenario held as part of a refresher-training course for Naval and Marine Corps Aviators. The Aviation Survival Training Center at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. trains and qualifies over 8000 military aviators each year in water survival and escape techniques. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson. (RELEASED)
Caribbean Sea (Dec. 5, 2003) - An SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the Proud Warriors of Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four Two (HSL-42) lifts off the fight deck aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29). HSL-42 and Stephen W. Groves are conducting drug counter narcotic operations with elements of the U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team North. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Ken Shade. (RELEASED)
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 5, 2004) - An aerial view of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC 63) heading towards Manda Bay Kenyan Naval training area in Kenya, Africa. Manda Bay Naval Base is the primary site for bilateral training, where Sailors and Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are participating in Exercise Edged Mallet 04. Edged Mallet is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and familiarize U.S. personnel with the environmental and operational characteristics of Kenya while demonstrating amphibious capabilities. Additionally, Edged Mallet features Humanitarian Assistance Operations and bilateral combined arms training with Kenyan Armed Forces. Edged Mallet involved more than 1,800 U.S. Sailors and Marines and is part of an ongoing series of U.S. - Kenya military activities that refine, promote and maintain the operational readiness of participating forces while supporting and maintaining understandings between Kenyan and U.S. personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks. (RELEASED)
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 8, 2004) - A member assigned to Kenyan Consolidated Dive Unit (CDU) receives training on Improvised Explosive Devices from members assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One, Stationed in San Diego Calif., during Exercise Edged Mallet 04. Edged Mallet is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and familiarize U.S. personnel with the environmental and operational characteristics of Kenya while demonstrating amphibious capabilities. Additionally, Edged Mallet features Humanitarian Assistance Operations and bilateral combined arms training with Kenyan Armed Forces. Edged Mallet involved more than 1,800 U.S. Sailors and Marines and is part of an ongoing series of U.S. - Kenya military activities that refine, promote and maintain the operational readiness of participating forces while supporting and maintaining understandings between Kenyan and U.S. personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks. (RELEASED)
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 8, 2004) - Equipment Operator 2nd Class John Flemming from Philadelphia, Pa., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One, Stationed in San Diego Calif., provides training to Kenyan EOD technicians on Improvised Explosive Devices during Exercise Edged Mallet 04. Edged Mallet is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and familiarize U.S. personnel with the environmental and operational characteristics of Kenya while demonstrating amphibious capabilities. Additionally, Edged Mallet features Humanitarian Assistance Operations and bilateral combined arms training with Kenyan Armed Forces. Edged Mallet involved more than 1,800 U.S. Sailors and Marines and is part of an ongoing series of U.S. - Kenya military activities that refine, promote and maintain the operational readiness of participating forces while supporting and maintaining understandings between Kenyan and U.S. personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks. (RELEASED)
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 8, 2004) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Josh Rivera from Talkeetna, Alaska assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One, stationed in San Diego Calif., provides training to Kenyan EOD technicians on Improvised Explosive Devices during Exercise Edged Mallet 04.
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 9, 2004) - Equipment Operator 2nd Class John Flemming from Philadelphia, Pa., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One, Stationed in San Diego Calif., provides field training to Kenyan EOD technicians from the Kenyan Consolidated Dive Unit (CDU) on the safe use of water cannons during Exercise Edged Mallet 04.
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 9, 2004) - Equipment Operator 2nd Class John Flemming from Philadelphia, Pa., and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Josh Rivera from Talkeetna, Alaska, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One stationed in San Diego Calif., provide training to Kenyan EOD technicians on safe operating procedures and the use of a water cannon during Exercise Edged Mallet 04.
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 10, 2004) - Members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) security force provide search and takedown training to members of the Kenyan army during Exercise Edged Mallet 04.
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 13, 2004) - A Kenyan Army Guard and U.S. Marine providing security at the Mokowe hospital share in a moment of laughter and camaraderie while showing off tattoos during Exercise Edged Mallet-04.
Kenya, Africa (Jan. 14, 2004) - Chief Hospital Corpsman Blanca Mendez, the Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), examines a young Kenyan infant during Edged Mallet-04.
Aboard USS Vincennes (CG 49) Jan. 24, 2004 - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Patrick Iliff, from St. Francis, Kan., stands watch on the forecastle aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) during a sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Vincennes is participating in Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA I). TSTA I provides an opportunity for the ship and Afloat Training Group Western Pacific to conduct hands-on training in all major mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples. (RELEASED)
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jan. 26, 2004) - The crew assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) poses for a photo after receiving the Battle “E” award. The Battle "E" award recognizes sustained superior performance in all areas of combat readiness. As part of the competition, ships compete for command excellence in four combat areas: maritime warfare, engineering/survivability, command and control, and logistics management. To receive the nod for battle efficiency, a ship must excel in all four areas. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Corwin M. Colbert. (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Jan 28, 2004) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Glenn Harrison guides a commercial aerial filming helicopter safely to the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The helicopter will be used during filming of the upcoming motion picture "Stealth." The Bremerton Washington based aircraft carrier is currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and half month Western Pacific deployment. Carl Vinson is conducting training with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and other units assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class Dustin Howell. (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 28, 2004) - Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Uriel Berganza assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Squadron One One (VF-11), cleans the canopy of an F-14 Tomcat before the morning flight operations begin aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier recently departed on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. (RELEASED)
USMC Images:
CAMP SCHWAB, Okinawa, Japan - The children from the Asunaro Nursery School performed a traditional Eisa Dance for the Marines of Ammunition Company, 3rd Material Readiness Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, aboard Camp Schwab Jan. 15 as a way of thanking them for coming to the school to spread Christmas cheer in December.
ASAKA, Japan - Tokoki (Yuki) Suzaki puts on a martial arts demonstration for Marines of the 3d Marine Division during a "Home Visit" to the Suzaki residence in Asaka, Japan. This is a part of exercise Yama Sakura's "Home Visit" program. Yama Sakura is the largest bilateral exercise conducted in Japan, and focuses on improving interactions between U.S. and Japanese military staffs. The exercise is conducted on Camp Asaka, Japan.
IWO JIMA, Japan -- Marines from 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Co., 7th Platoon trek across Invasion Beach toward Mt. Suribachi during a visit here Jan. 17. The Marines spent the day exploring historic landmarks on the island where a ferocious battle against 22,000 Japanese soldiers raged for more than a month during World War II.
IWO JIMA, Japan -- Dog tags left by visitors hang from a memorial plaque atop Mt. Suribachi here Jan. 17 as Lance Cpl. Joseph Ballard, 23, an infantryman with 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security (FAST) Co., 7th Platoon stands solemnly in the background. 2nd FAST, 7th Platoon Marines trekked across the 8 square-mile island of Iwo Jima exploring historical landmarks and remnants of the vicious battle that raged here during World War II and left more than 7,000 Americans dead.
USAF images:
OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO -- Capt. Steve Boatright, an F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot, fires an AIM-9M Sidewinder heat-seeking missile at an aerial target drone over the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Boatright is assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The squadron recently deployed to Tyndall AFB, Fla., to fly air-to-air weapons system testing missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Ammons)
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Five inches of snow fell overnight covering the flightline and aircraft here. People from the 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 436th Civil Engineer Squadron worked Jan. 26 to keep the runway and flightline operational. More adverse weather is expected over the next 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Jon Anderson)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Staff Sgt. Scott West marshals a B-52H Stratofortress before takeoff here Jan. 27. The mission was flown despite weather conditions of minus 45 degrees with wind gusts of 27-plus mph. Sergeant West is a crew chief with the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Rich)
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- An airman from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here de-ices a C-130 Hercules on Jan. 27 after a heavy snowfall the day before. The base received 3.5 inches of snow Jan. 26 and Air Force weather forecasters said more snow was on the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree N. Palacios)
KWANG JU AIR BASE, South Korea -- Staff Sgt. John Pflugradt de-ices a KC-135 Stratotanker before takeoff Jan. 25, during a four-day deployment here. Sergeant Pfugradt is a KC-135 crew chief assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Freeland)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The interior of the T-38C Talon trainer features improved avionics and support systems that make it closer in design to fighter aircraft like the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F/A-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Tech. Sgt. Marcos Farias attaches a Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night targeting pod to a 149th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon here. The 149th FW will be the first unit in the Air Force to graduate pilots from the F-16 basic course with targeting-pod training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mike Arellano)
HOUSTON -- Lt. Col. Michael Fossum (left) and fellow astronaut Steven Swanson train inside a specially built KC-135 Stratotanker at NASA's Johnson Space Center here for an upcoming mission. During initial astronaut training, the modified aircraft is used to test tools and basic techniques in moving around in zero gravity. Colonel Fossum is a reservist assigned to the F-16 system program office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Courtesy photo)
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KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Jerry Warren cleans off an MP-5 submachine gun before storing it in the escort armory here. The armory stores almost 200 weapons for escorts and other security personnel. Sergeant Warren is assigned to the 506th Air Expeditionary Group's escort flight and is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gene LaDoucer)
USCG images:
Members of the gun crew watch the impact of 25 mm cannon rounds during gunnery training onboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Wrangell (WPB 1332). Cutter crews participate in recurrent training to maintain combat readiness. USCG photo by PA1 John Gaffney
Flame spews from the muzzle of a 25mm cannon during gunnery practice onboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) following its release from station off the coast of Iraq. The Alameda, Ca. based cutter performed a wide variety of missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has now departed the gulf. The cutter will proceed through the Mediterranean Sea and cross the Atlantic ocean prior to passing through the Panama Canal on its way home, completing a full circumnavigation of the globe. USCG photo by PA1 John Gaffney
In the News:
Relatives of Israeli soldier Adi Avitan, who was killed by Hizbollah, mourn during his funeral in Tiberias, January 30, 2004. Avitan's body was released by the Lebanese Hizbollah along with the two bodies of his comrades in exchange for Arab and Palestinian prisoners. (ISRAEL OUT) REUTERS/Haim Azulai
A Palestinian prisoner who was released from an Israeli prison is hugged by his mother as he returns to the West Bank city of Bethlehem January 29, 2004. Israel freed 400 Palestinians, 23 Lebanese, 12 other Arabs and a German citizen as part of a German-mediated prisoner exchange between Israel and Hizbollah. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson
An undated recent picture handed out by the family in the West Bank city of Bethlehem shows Palestinian Ali Jaarah, who blew himself up in a bus in Jerusalem, January 29, 2004. The suicide bomber blew up an Israeli bus in Jerusalem on Thursday, killing 10 people in the deadliest such attack in four months, as Israel and the Lebanese guerrilla group Hizbollah carried out a prisoner exchange. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson
Israeli soldiers search with a map during a raid into West Bank city of Bethlehem January 30, 2004. Israeli forces pushed into Bethlehem on Friday for the first time in six months in a sweep for militants after a Palestinian policeman from the city killed 10 Israelis in a suicide bombing on a Jerusalem bus. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson
A cloud of smoke billows as Israeli forces detonate explosives destroying the house of a Palestinian police officer who blew up a Jerusalem bus Thursday killing himself and 10 passengers, in the West Bank refugee camp of Aida, adjacent to the town of Bethlehem Friday Jan. 30, 2004. Israeli forces briefly raided Bethlehem on Friday and dynamited the home, stopping far short of a large-scale reprisal customary after the deadly suicide attack. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Palestinians inspect a demolished house in the village of Silwad north of the West Bank town of Ramallah Friday Jan. 30, 2004. The Israeli army demolished six buildings in Silwad where Hamas militants captured by Israeli forces used to live. More than 50 people were left homeless. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
An Israeli soldier aims his weapon during a raid on the Ayda refugee camp in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. Israel pulled back from Bethlehem as Hamas threatened to kidnap Israeli soldiers.(AFP/Musa Al-Shaer)
U.S. Army soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division salute during a farewell ceremony at Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg, Germany, January 30, 2004. About 12,000 U.S. soldiers are being sent to Iraq to support "Operation Iraqi Freedom" from next week. REUTERS/Alex Grimm
A Dutch soldier stands guard at sunset at the Dutch military base housing Japanese Self-Defense Forces soldiers in Samawah, southern Iraq (news - web sites), Saturday, Jan. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
Albanian peacekeeping troop commander Fatmir Lokja (R) hands over on January 29, 2004 the Albanian flag to a relative of Ervin Dervishi, an Albanian-American soldier killed in Iraq (news - web sites) while on patrol in the Iraqi town of Baji. Dervishi, who moved to the United States in 1999 on a green card lottery programme, was declared a martyr of the nation by his native Albania and awarded U.S. citizenship posthumously. REUTERS/Arben Celi REUTERS
The Albanian relatives of Ervin Dervishi, an Albanian-American soldier killed while on patrol in Iraq (news - web sites) on Saturday, attend a memorial ceremony at the Zall Herr commando base near Tirana January 29, 2004, where a helmet, boots and a assault AK47 gun are placed in the middle of the hall. Albanian commandos, who had served under U.S. command in Iraq, paid tribute to Dervishi, who was proclaimed a martyr by Albania's Prime Minister Fatos Nano. REUTERS/Arben Celi REUTERS
US commander Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez watches soldiers of the Iraqi army's 2nd Batallion march at their base in Taji. Sanchez said Al-Qaeda is gaining a foothold in Iraq (news - web sites)(AFP/File/Ahmad al-Rubaye)
Iraqi Army graduates take part in a military parade in Kirkush. Iraq (news - web sites)'s new army is to get a 140 million dollar facelift to revamp bases that will house the burgeoning force.(AFP/File/Ramzi Haidar)
US soldiers take away blindfolded Iraqi detainees after conducting a sudden raid at a house in Ouja. A senior White House official conceded that intelligence 'has its limitations' as questions continue unabated about President George W. Bush (news - web sites)'s justification for war on Iraq (news - web sites)(AFP/Jewel Samad)
An Iraqi shepherd moves his flock past Soldiers conducting a patrol in Fallujah, Iraq. The Soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael J. Carden.
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Originally Posted by Seoulstriker
what the hell is this guy on? it looks likes hes on an acdid trip
