Combat Camera: Training at the Iraqi Infantry School

Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division fire PKM 7.62-mm machine guns mounted on the turrets of humvees during a training exercise at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army soldier prepares belts of ammunition for his PKM 7.62-mm machine gun during training exercises for soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division as part of the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army instructor supervises an Iraqi army soldier assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division with a PKM 7.62-mm machine gun during a training exercise at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army instructor supervises an Iraqi army soldier assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division with a PKM 7.62-mm machine gun during a training exercise at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division take a break during a shooting range as part of training in the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army soldier throws a meal, ready-to-eat to another soldier assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division during a break from training at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

Iraqi army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division fire PKM 7.62-mm machine guns mounted on the turrets of humvees during a training exercise in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army instructor gives a peace sign while standing on top of a humvee at a shooting range in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army instructor teaches an Iraqi army soldier from 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division how to fire a PKM 7.62-mm machine gun at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

An Iraqi army instructor teaches an Iraqi army soldier assiged to the 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division how to fire a PKM 7.62-mm machine gun at the Iraqi School of Infantry in Al Asad, Iraq, March 19, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane S. Keller

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The Decline and Fall of Western Civ for 31 Mar.

A man holds sign during a protest in Washington, D.C. during the Iran hostage crisis 1979. The sign reads "deport all Iranians" and "get the hell out of my country."
It's the end of the world as we know it...

• The Associated Press reports members of the House left Washington on Friday for their two-week spring break without weighing in on the international crisis tormenting the nation's closest ally: the capture of 15 British sailors and marines by Iran.
  
  Perhaps the liberal elite simply wanted to slink away before anyone linked them to the last time a cowardly lack of leadership by Democrats provided an environment conducive to an Iranian hostage crisis. The current hostage crisis also lends credence to the allegations that president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was active in the participation, planning and leadership of the U.S. embassy takeover in Tehran in 1979. Yes, I know this time the hostages are British. But let's just hope that this time the hostages will be released long before 444 days elapse and a new Reaganesque leader takes power and puts an end to the foolishness. Then again, another Reagan wouldn't be such a bad thing....
  
  More from: The Washington Post; The Associated Press.

• The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, toured Jerusalem holy sites Saturday, along with a congressional delegation that included Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, CBS News reports.
  
  The group looked like any another busload of American tourists visiting the region's holy sights on a warm Jerusalem spring day -- but with security guards wearing earpieces to move the delegation along. The tour was not announced ahead of time.
  
  As part of the trip, Pelosi and the delegation will visit Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
  
  

  "[Syria] is a state sponsor of terror, one that is trying to disrupt the Saniora government in Lebanon and one that is allowing foreign fighters to flow into Iraq from its borders," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said. Fuad Saniora is prime minister of Lebanon.
  
  Pelosi spokesman Brendan Daly said the delegation "intends to discuss a wide range of security issues affecting the United States and the Middle East with representatives of governments in the region, including Syria," as recommended by the Iraq Study Group.
  
  The independent bipartisan commission suggested in December that engaging Syria and Iran could help the war effort. The Bush administration eventually agreed to reach out to the two countries, but only to discuss Iraq.

  We can already see how that talking with Iran business is working out.

• AP reports this year's presidential candidates are trying to get good mileage out of getting good mileage. The candidates, who do a lot of talking about the need for greater energy efficiency, are not just asking who walks the walk but also, who drives the hybrid?
  
  Perhaps the candidates would do more for the environment by limiting their output of generic hot-air and carbon by talking less and taking fewer breaths.

• While President Bush is ready to veto a pork laden spinach bill with war funding limitations, CNN reports a new analysis of funding for U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan concludes the Army could continue to wage war through July without additional funding from Congress.
  
  

  In a report prepared for the Senate Budget Committee, the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service said the Pentagon has flexibility to transfer money from elsewhere for "urgent requirements" and could finance the war with current appropriations "through most of July 2007."

• While the mainstream media has tried to convince us of the impending doom of global warming, a key element of the second major report on climate change being released Friday in Belgium, AP reports: a rise in temprature means more food production in northern regions of the world.

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Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 30 Mar. 2007

ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2007) – American, French and British ships operating with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Combined Task Force 473 steam together during a photo exercise. The strike group and task force have been operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - A plane handler signals a pilot from the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9. This marked the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rafael Figueroa Medina (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rafael Figueroa-Medina (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Rampagers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach (RELEASED)

ARABIAN SEA (March 25, 2007) – American, French and British ships operating with John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Combined Task Force 473 steam together during a photo exercise. The strike group and task force have been operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, launches from the flight deck as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, prepares for launch from catapult two aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kyle Steckler (RELEASED)

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Combat Camera: Defend America for 30 Mar. 2007

Night Recon - Spc. Dean Goble peers through his rifle scope for signs of suspicious activity at an observation point in Diyarah, Iraq, March 19, during a reconnaissance mission. The mission is to prevent the placing of IEDs on Main Supply Route Tampa. Goble is a forward observer with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. Photo by Spc. Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, March 30, 2007

Fort Lewis Soldiers Offer Feedback on New Vehicles - Soldiers test the International FTTS Utility Vehicle in Training Area 8 at Fort Lewis, Wash. Photo by Jason Kaye, March 30, 2007

Protecting Her Comrades - Sgt. Ashley Hort keeps her weapon at the ready as she provides security for her fellow Soldiers during a raid in Al Haswah, Iraq, March 21. Hort is from the 127th Military Police Company. Photo by Spc. Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, March 30, 2007

FCS to be Featured on Discovery Channel - Soldiers prepare to deploy a Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during recent training. The device is among those featured on the “FutureWeapons” episode premiering April 2 on the Discovery Channel. Photo by U.S. Army, March 29, 2007

FCS to be Featured on Discovery Channel - The "FutureWeapons" episode premiering April 2 on the Discovery Channel will look at such systems as the Class I UAV, seen here being prepared for a test mission. Photo by Steve Harding, March 29, 2007

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Stennis to Make First Port Visit

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - Lightning storms rage over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as the ship transits the Persian Gulf. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heidi J. Giacalone (RELEASED)

Stennis Ready to Enjoy First Port Visit
From USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs
USS JOHN C. STENNIS, At sea; March 29, 2007 -– The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 will make their first port visit in the Middle East today after conducting a dual-carrier exercise with USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) and CVW 7 in the Arabian Gulf.

This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO). This exercise demonstrates the importance of both strike groups’ ability to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the Navy's commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the region.

Before pulling into port, Capt. Brad Johanson, Stennis’ commanding officer, looked back at the important benchmarks the crew has achieved during their deployment.

“We have already completed over 3,000 arrested landings on this deployment, successfully delivered precision-guided munitions on target and safely navigated half way around the world through three high traffic density straits, while simultaneously keeping our air wing proficient and fully qualified for night operations,” said Johanson. “We are off to a great start in meeting our mission requirements, and this mission is essential to global security.”

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Combat Camera: Weapons Search in Arab Jabbar

U.S. Army Spc. Miguel Luzanaris scans for snipers during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

An Iraqi army soldier mans the turret gunner position during a cordon and search in suppW is being conducted to find weapons and insurgents in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

Iraqi army soldiers search a house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Taylor and Spc. Miguel Luzanaris search a house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. The Soldiers are from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army soldiers search a house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. The Soldiers are assinged to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army soldiers search a house in Jabbar, Iraq, during a cordon and search mission on March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army Sgt. Mark Corona and Iraqi army soldiers search a house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army Sgt. Antwon Monroe searches homes for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. Monroe is assinged to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Taylor, left, and Sgt. Mark Corona search a house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

An Iraqi woman greets U.S. Army soldiers while they search her house for weapons and insurgents during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army soldiers rest after searching a palm grove for improvised explosive devices during an operation in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. The soldiers are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

U.S. Army Spc. Brian Reeves and Sgt. Mark Corona provide security as Iraqi army soldiers pass through during an operation to find weapons and insurgents in Arab Jabbar, Iraq, March 16, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JoAnn S. Makinano

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Combat Camera: Persian Gulf Dual-Carrier Exercise, 28 Mar. 2007

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting a dual-carrier exercise with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. This marks the first time the Stennis and Eisenhower strike groups have operated together in a joint exercise while deployed to 5th Fleet. This exercise demonstrates the importance of the ability for both strike groups to plan and conduct dual task force operations as part of the Navy’s commitment to maintaining maritime security and stability in the region. U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler from the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An S-3B Viking, assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron (VS) 31, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138, is guided onto the catapult by a flight deck director from air department's aircraft handling division in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the "Yellowjackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 138, is guided onto the catapult by a flight deck director from air department's aircraft handling division in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, is directed onto the steam-powered catapult by a flight deck director from air department's aircraft handling division in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo.

PERSIAN GULF (March 28, 2007) - An HH-60H Seahawk from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8, approaches for landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Townsend

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