"Turning The Corner"
In early 2003, select divisional units were designated to deploy in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom through the initial phase of combat culminating in
the liberation of the Iraqi people from the tyrannical rule of Saddam
Hussein. In the fall of 2003, the division as a whole was ordered to prepare
for deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom II. In January, division elements
began deploying to the theater of operations and in April 2004 the division
assumed command and control of Task Force Baghdad. During the
divisions tour of duty, Task Force Baghdad’s ranks swelled to more than
39,000 uniformed members including active duty, reserve, national guard
Soldiers, US Marines, and international coalition partners. The division
engaged the enemy across multiple lines of operation, helping the Iraqi
people forge a new, democratic government—the first in that nation’s
history. Task Force Baghdad fought numerous engagements with the
insurgents throughout the city. On several occasions division units were
called on to conduct or support major offensive operations, which further
stabilized a country striving for a return to peace. Two major events in the
march toward true democracy occurred during the division’s year in the
Iraqi capital: first, the coalition returned sovereignty to the people of Iraq in
June 2004; and second, the national elections of January 2005 proved
illustrative of the resolve of the Iraqi people to gain control of their country.
The division transferred authority to the 3rd Infantry Division in February
2005 and completed redeployment on April 2. As a commemorative to the
division’s tour of duty, this painting by James Dietz captures the essence of
a street scene in Baghdad with Cav troopers and the equipment they used
in the effort to help the Iraqi people “turn the corner” on the road from
tyranny to democracy.
Operation Iraqi Freedom through the initial phase of combat culminating in
the liberation of the Iraqi people from the tyrannical rule of Saddam
Hussein. In the fall of 2003, the division as a whole was ordered to prepare
for deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom II. In January, division elements
began deploying to the theater of operations and in April 2004 the division
assumed command and control of Task Force Baghdad. During the
divisions tour of duty, Task Force Baghdad’s ranks swelled to more than
39,000 uniformed members including active duty, reserve, national guard
Soldiers, US Marines, and international coalition partners. The division
engaged the enemy across multiple lines of operation, helping the Iraqi
people forge a new, democratic government—the first in that nation’s
history. Task Force Baghdad fought numerous engagements with the
insurgents throughout the city. On several occasions division units were
called on to conduct or support major offensive operations, which further
stabilized a country striving for a return to peace. Two major events in the
march toward true democracy occurred during the division’s year in the
Iraqi capital: first, the coalition returned sovereignty to the people of Iraq in
June 2004; and second, the national elections of January 2005 proved
illustrative of the resolve of the Iraqi people to gain control of their country.
The division transferred authority to the 3rd Infantry Division in February
2005 and completed redeployment on April 2. As a commemorative to the
division’s tour of duty, this painting by James Dietz captures the essence of
a street scene in Baghdad with Cav troopers and the equipment they used
in the effort to help the Iraqi people “turn the corner” on the road from
tyranny to democracy.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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