November 2, 2009: Motor Pool Trainer
A grease monkey from Washington helps Iraqis stand on their own.
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November 3, 2009: Mitt Training
Navy Chief Petty Officer discusses what we train the Iraqis on and how well they respond to the training.
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November 4, 2009: Staff Sgt. King
Staff Sgt. Kristen King discusses the differences between her two tours to Iraq.
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November 5, 2009: A Religious Man
34th ID Family Life Chaplain Cpt. Rick Rittmaster talks about his civilian background and why he joined the military.
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November 6, 2009: Staff Sgt Raley
Staff Sgt. Brian Raley talks about the difference between his tour to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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November 9, 2009: 5K Relay Race
Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces race toward the finish line in Basra, Iraq.
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November 10, 2009: Sully in Vegas
Spc. Sullivan talks about career in the military and his plans after his deployment
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November 11, 2009: Barney's Last Word
Staff Sgt. Deane Barnhardt talks about his future in the Army and his plans after.
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November 12, 2009: College Bound
Pfc Oscar Lee registered for college during his deployment at Camp Basra, Iraq.
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November 13, 2009: Music for vets
Sgt. Craig Brenden of the 34th Infantry Division band commemorates veterans by playing TAPS at Veteran's Day ceremony.
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November 16, 2009: Riverines change of command
New commander Bryan Cochran explains his mission in Basra Iraq. He also talks about his confidence in his soldiers. The Riverines keep the waterways safe and their efforts have decreased indirect fire at Basra.
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November 17, 2009: Iraqi Rule of Law
Life after Saddam. Pvt. Mike Van Riper, an attorney with the Third Infantry Division, explains how the Iraqi legal system has changed for the better.
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November 18, 2009: Iraqi Court System
Criminals feel the heat. Iraqi Police and local courts are working more closely to get them off the street. 3rd Infantry Division attorney Mike Van Riper explains the unique role of the judge.
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November 19, 2009: Iraqi Air Force
Iraqi airmen train their own. American forces have spent months training the Iraqi Air Force in Basra. Their work paid off this week when Iraqi Squadron Seventy took the lead and trained two new pilots.
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November 20, 2009: Iraqi Prison System
Iraq is moving away from street justice. PVT. Mike Van Riper explains how Iraq is bringing criminals to justice through the court and prison system.
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November 23, 2009: Combat Stress Clinic
"Team Awesome" helps troops cope. Basra's combat stress clinic keeps soldiers mentally healthy by helping them deal with the psychological wounds of war.
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November 24, 2009: H1N1 Vaccinations
H1N1 Vaccinations hit Basrah. More than 4000 troops at camp Basrah receive the swine flu vaccine.
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November 25, 2009: Thanksgiving at the DFAC
DFAC 2 serves up a feast. DFAC 2 prepares to serve more than 2000 troops thousands of pounds of turkey and potatoes.
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November 26, 2009: The Chief of Chaplains visits Basra
Chaplain's Assistants celebrate a century. Chaplain Douglas Carver celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Chaplains Assistant with Basra troops.
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November 27, 2009: USO Opens It's Doors to Troops
With a new layout and Hi-Def TVs the USO opens it's doors to troops at Camp Basra creating a social community for servicemembers.
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November 30, 2009: Basra's MRAPs get boomerang systems
More than 60 of Basra's MRAPs are suited up with anti-sniper detection systems. They detect supersonic sound and enemy fire.
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