Over 100 service members participated in a 26.2 mile marathon and a 10 mile race Saturday. It's the first marathon in Basra and it was sponsored by the Twin Cities Marathon organization. (Photos)
December 9, 2009: 3/1 Cavalry trains Iraqi Mortarmen
US Soldiers take Iraqi troops to new heights. The 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry regiment is training Iraqi Mortarmen to be more effective at protecting the Iraqi population.
Media coverage is crucial to any new democracy, the Public Diplomacy Officer in Wasit Province works with local media to give them the support and resources they need to inform the Iraqi public of the civil works projects in the area.
December 17, 2009: Soldiers battle Casevac Training
Casevac teams and medics on Camp Basra go through a "real-time" exercise to familiarize themselves with procedures of a mass casualty incident. (Photos / Story)
Servicemembers met at Camp Bucca to rock the mats in the largest All Iraq Combatives Tournament: More than 100 troops made 24 teams to fight for the Combatives Tournament Champion's Title. (Photos / Story)
December 25, 2009: Independent Iraqi media works to inform public
In young democracy, having an independent new source is critical to maintaining a free society. Independent Iraqi media are working hard to develop a strong media corps.
The Army Reserves Commanding General came to Basra to talk to troops. One of the issues he spoke about was transitioning between being a soldier and being a civilian employee.
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