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Iraqi Army Arrives at Joint Base Balad
332d Air Expeditionary Wing
Aug. 16, 2010 | 3:49
B-roll of U.S. and Iraqi forces participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the arrival of the 17th Iraqi Army Brigade to Joint Base Balad as U.S. forces turn over a portion of the base to Iraqi control. Produced by Air Force Master Sgt. Mike Hamill. Includes soundbites from Maj. Gen. Craig Franklin - commander, Joint Base Balad, and Lt. Gen. Rashid Flayah - commander, Samarra Ops Center.
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