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Sep 1, 2023

Unyielding valor: The Battle of Sadr City

When you talk about heroism, dedication, and the American military, one battle that instantly commands respect is the Battle of Sadr City.

BYJessica Evans

Sep 1, 2023

BYTeam Mighty

Apr 4, 2023

Today in military history: 3rd US Infantry troops enter Baghdad

On April 5, 2003, on the 18th day of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 3rd Infantry Division entered the city of…

BYTeam Mighty

Apr 4, 2023

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

DoD says those who try to overrun embassy will ‘run into a buzzsaw’

The Pentagon warned on Thursday morning that anyone who tries to breach the US Embassy in Baghdad would face a “buzzsaw.” Swarms of violent protesters and apparent supporters of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia targeted by recent US airstrikes s…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYRadio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Apr 29, 2020

Secretary of State visits Baghdad to warn of ‘imminent’ Iranian threat

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit to Baghdad, where he met with Iraqi officials to discuss the United States’ security concerns amid what he called “escalating” Iranian activity. Pompeo’s May 7, 2019, visit to t…

BYRadio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Apr 29, 2020

BYThe Aviationist

Sep 12, 2019

Questions surround crash of special operations helicopter in Iraq

Late Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, U.S. military officials identified the Army helicopter pilot who died on Aug. 20, 2018, as a result of wounds received in a crash in Iraq on Aug. 19, 2018 during an undisclosed operation. Official news releases report th…

BYThe Aviationist

Sep 12, 2019