Operation Iraqi Freedom Collection (page 2)

A flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher
A UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher, Tikrit, Iraq

Two UH-60 Black Hawks underway on a mission over northern Iraq

A B-1 Bomber
March 25, 2003 - A B-1 Bomber proceeds on his mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies near Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Wide angle view of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

Pre-Action Calibration fire from the forward 5 Mk 54 gun aboard USS Donald Cook
Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2003 - Crewmembers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75)

Flight Engineer secures equipment inside the cargo compartment of his C-23B Sherpa
U.S. Army Flight Engineer secures equipment inside the cargo compartment of his C-23B Sherpa aircraft prior to departing for a mission from Balad Air Base, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to refuel
July 4, 2005 - An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to refuel over Iraq during a mission supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

Military policemen train with the Berretta M9 9mm pistol aboard USS San Antonio
Gulf of Aden, January 12, 2009 - Military policemen train with the Berretta M9 9mm pistol aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17)

A pair AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff
Tikrit, Iraq - A pair of AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff

Baghdad, Iraq - Hands of Victory, These 24 ton blades are supposedly made from recast from the guns of dead Iranian Soldiers and moulded from an image of Saddam Hussiens forearms

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter parked on the flight line under a full moon
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lit up by multiple flash units under a full moon

An F-15E Strike Eagle pops flares during a combat sortie
Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 6, 2004 - An F-15E Strike Eagle pops flares during a combat sortie in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

An RQ-5 Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle

U. S. Army Specialist climbs down to the bottom of a canal
March 22, 2007 - U.S. Army Specialist climbs down to the bottom of a canal near Tal Jawal village, Iraq, during a foot patrol

U. S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq
April 8, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq during airlift operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

M1 Abram tank at Camp Warhorse
Baqubah, Iraq - M1 Abram tank at Camp Warhorse

PKM 7. 62 Machine Gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel
PKM 7.62 Machine Gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A U. S. Army soldier checking out the Al Hadr Ruins in Al Hadr, Iraq
August 5, 2008 - A U.S. Army soldier checks out the Al Hadr Ruins in Al Hadr, Iraq

U. S. Marine checks a pothole for mines
U.S. Marine checks a pothole for mines on Main Supply Route Tin, during a convoy from Camp Al Asad to Al Qaim, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A M120 Mortar system is fired out of a M113 Armored Personal Carrier
April 25, 2009 - U.S. Soldiers fire the M120 Mortar system out of a M113 Armored Personal Carrier on Forward Operating Base Taji, Baghdad, Iraq

An E-2C+ Hawkeye sits on the flight line on board Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia, December 14, 2004 a An E-2C+ Hawkeye sits on the flight line on board Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The E-2C+ Hawkeye is modified with the eight-bladed NP2000 propeller

A PK 7. 62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom
A PK 7.62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A UH-60 Blackhawk prepares to land at Camp Warhorse to refuel
Baqubah, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk prepares to land at Camp Warhorse to refuel

An EA-6B Prowler taxis to the hangar
A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler taxis to the hangar from the flight line at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

An F-14D Tomcat makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt
North Arabian Gulf, October 17, 2005 - An F-14D Tomcat of VF-31 Tomcatters (Carrier Air Wing 8) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring

Sailors stand watch from the bridge of USS Toldeo
Arabian Gulf, August 31, 2004 - Machinists Mate stands watch looking for contacts from the bridge of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769)

Maintenance crew work on an AH-64D Apache Longbow at night on a military base in Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter takes off from COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Iraq
OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

The guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89), test fires the MK-32 Mod-15 Torpedo
Persian Gulf, April 18, 2005 a The guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89), test fires the MK-32 Mod-15 Torpedo Launcher

A pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter
April 10, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman rappels from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during a proficiency exercise outside of Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

COB Speicher, Iraq - An Iraqi Airforce T-6 Texan trainer aircraft at sunset
COB Speicher, Iraq - An Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft at sunset

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher

U. S. Army Sergeant monitors the flames of a fire around a canal
July 30, 2008 - U.S. Army Sergeant monitors the flames of a fire around a canal in Tahwilla, Iraq. Soldiers set fire to the vegetation surrounding the canal to prevent extremists from continuing to

Front view of an AH-64D Apache helicopter
Front view of an AH-64D Apache Longbow on the flight line, Tikrit, Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior pilot stands beside his aircraft

Traffic ceases at the Iraq border at sunset during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 1, 2003 - Traffic ceases at the Iraq border at sunset during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Front view of an AH-64D Apache Longbow
October 17, 2008 - U.S. Army Attack Reconnaissance Battalion prepares an American flag on an AH-64D Apache Longbow for a flight over Camp Basra, Iraq

High dynamic range image of an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Front view of a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter armed with two 7.62mm M240B machine guns on the doors

A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, Iraq
A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, preparing to take off on a mission over Northern Iraq

U. S. Army soldiers firing a 120-millimeter mortar round from Forward Operating Base
November 21, 2004 - U.S. Army soldiers fire a 120-millimeter mortar round from Forward Operating Base Wilson in Iraq. The mortar team is responsible for counter fire

Front view of a UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq - A T-6 Texan trainer aircraft of the Iraqi Air Force

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Speicher, Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the maintenance pad at Camp Speicher, Iraq

Camp Speicher, Iraq - U. S. Air Force pilots in an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer
Camp Speicher, Iraq - U.S. Air Force pilots in an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft

U. S. Army Soldiers fire a 120mm M120 Battalion Mortar
U.S. Army Soldiers fire a 120mm M120 Battalion Mortar at Forward Operation Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Firefighters extinguish a fire in a training room during live burn training
August 9, 2010 - Firefighters extinguish a fire in a training room during live burn training at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq

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"Operation Iraqi Freedom: Unleashing Power and Determination" In the early 2000s, a new era of warfare emerged with cutting-edge technology leading the way. The General Atomics MQ-1L Predator A, an advanced UAV, soared through the skies, providing crucial intelligence to coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Developed by General Atomics in 2000, this unmanned marvel revolutionized reconnaissance. Joining the ranks was the RQ-7A Shadow 200 from aI Corporation in 2003. This agile drone swiftly navigated hostile territories, gathering vital information for ground troops and enhancing their situational awareness. The roar of engines filled the air as an F-14D Tomcat catapulted off USS Theodore Roosevelt's flight deck. These mighty aircraft played a pivotal role in airstrikes against enemy targets throughout Iraq. Amidst it all stood the AH-64 Apache helicopter - an iconic symbol of American firepower and protection. Its lethal capabilities ensured that no threat went unchallenged on both land and air. Meanwhile, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters transported troops swiftly across treacherous terrains while their dedicated crew chiefs maintained vigilance over every mission detail. As brave soldiers fought valiantly on foreign soil, tributes were paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. An M16-A2 service rifle alongside boots and helmets stood as solemn reminders of fallen heroes who selflessly defended freedom's cause. From above, an aerial view revealed unknown forward operating bases nestled amidst Northern Iraq's rugged landscapes - strategic strongholds where warriors tirelessly battled for peace and stability. Security remained paramount as soldiers diligently protected HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters during critical operations while OH-58D Kiowa helicopters awaited their next mission at COB Speicher's tarmac in Iraq - ready to unleash swift justice upon any adversary that dared challenge them.