Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
16 May 2007
Reconstruction and security in southern Iraq
Approximately 515 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, make up the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Two (OBG(W)-2).
The Battle Group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq.
OBG(W)-2 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I).
| 20070503adf8205214_0039 Corporal Richard Pearson helps provide security on the streets of Al Khidr in southern Iraq for a meeting between coalition members and the local mayor. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070503adf8205214_0058 Private Scott Van Loon helps provide security on the streets of Al Khidr as coalition members and the local mayor meet to discuss a bridge project. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070503adf8205214_0069 Private Richard Condon helps provide security on the streets of Al Khidr as coalition members and the mayor of Al Khidr meet to discuss a bridge project. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070503adf8205214_0179 Sheik Fahleeh hosts a meeting with Mr James Helicke, a member the Muthanna Provincial Reconstruction Team, and Major James Greenshields where they discuss funding for reconstruction projects in Al Khidr and surround villages. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070503adf8205214_0195 Sheik Fahleeh and Captain Ian Smith chat after a meeting in the sheiks village of Al Mohamad to discuss funding for reconstruction projects in Al Khidr and surrounding villages. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070503adf8205214_0205 Local children from the village of Al Mohamad in the southern Iraqi province of Al Muthanna flock to have their photo taken with Private Richard Condon. (Date taken: 03 May 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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