U.S. Army 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq 2004-2005.
The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment is best known for its role as the U.S. Army’s dedicated Opposing Force (OPFOR) unit at the National Training Center, where it trained deploying units by replicating enemy tactics and battlefield conditions. Despite this training mission, the regiment deployed to Iraq in 2004–2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rather than operating…
USAF uniform: Airman Battle System, Ground
The Airman Battle System Ground (ABS-G), was a combat uniform used by certain members of the United States Air Force during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The uniform itself was called the Airman’s Battle Ensemble, which was one part of the larger Airman Battle System Ground program. The Air Force created the ABS-G around 2008…
Coast Guard in GWOT
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the United States Coast Guard supported military operations by focusing on maritime security and port operations. One of its main tasks was helping secure and reopen Umm Qasr Port, which was essential for delivering humanitarian aid and supplies. Coast Guard personnel also worked with the United States Navy to board and…
Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO)
Joint Task Force Guantánamo (JTF-GTMO) operates at the U.S. military installation known as Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, located on the southeastern coast of Cuba. The United States operates the base under a long-standing lease agreement with Cuba that allows the U.S. military to maintain and administer the installation. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States…
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