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Video by Master Sgt. Michael Hamill

Iraqi Army Arrives at Joint Base Balad, Package

332d Air Expeditionary Wing

Aug. 16, 2010 | 1:22

Package about U.S. and Iraqi forces participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the arrival of the 17th Iraqi Army Brigade to Joint Base Balad as U.S. forces turn over a portion of the base to Iraqi control. Produced by Air Force Master Sgt. Mike Hamill. Includes soundbites from Maj. Gen. Craig Franklin - commander, Joint Base Balad, and Lt. Gen. Rashid Flayah - commander, Samarra Ops Center.