Operation Steel Curtain, Iraq

Operation Steel Curtain official photos - with news updates below

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HADITHA, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Jeffery Wilson, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and Soldiers of the Iraqi Security forces take cover on the streets in Haditha, while in search of terrorists and terrorist activities throughout the city. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt Jason D. Becksted, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera

HADITHA, Iraq - Marines from 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Soldiers of the Iraqi Security Forces patrol the streets of Haditha, Iraq in search of terrorists and terrorist activities throughout the city. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt Jason D. Becksted, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera

BARWANA, Iraq- Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Robert R. Kosid and Battalion Sgt. Maj. Bryan P. Ward from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion patrol through a palm grove near the market here.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt Jason D. Becksted, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera

Operation Iraqi Freedom III (OIF III) AL QA'IM, Iraq - US Army Appachie Helocopters take flight to provide air support for Coalition forces attached to 2nd Marine Division for a major assault during Operation Steel Curtain in Husaybah, Iraq.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt Jason D. Becksted, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera

A Black Hawk CH-47 medical helicopter comes down at a landing zone marked with violet smoke for a medical evacuation during Operation Steel Curtain in Husaybah, Iraq.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael R. McMaugh

Iraqi Soldiers patrol down the street while children celebrate in the streets after receiving flags from the soldiers during Operation STEEL CURTAIN in Husaybah, Iraq.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael R. McMaugh) 051106-M-8530M-102

Ubaydi-A suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist was captured in an Ubaydi hospital dressed in women's clothing. The terrorist was discovered by a Desert Protector, specially trained scout unit of soldiers recruited from the al Qaim region. Desert Protectors are part of the 1,000 Iraqi Army soldiers taking part in Operation Steel Curtain in the al Qa'im region.

Story: Operation Steel Curtain Update, November 18, al Qaim Region