U.S. Forces Help Connect Iraqi Army, Air Force

By • on August 17, 2009

U.S. Forces Help Connect Iraqi Army, Air Force

By Army Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery
Special to American Forces Press Service
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Aug. 17, 2009 – The Iraqi air force and army, aided by U.S. forces, established radio communication here Aug. 11 in an effort aimed at improving collaboration between the two services during operations.

Click photo for screen-resolution image
An Iraqi air force officer listens for a response from the Iraqi army in an effort to enhance communication between the two services on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, Aug. 11, 2009. U.S. Air Force personnel assisted with linking the Iraqi army and air force. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery