2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A mother waves a flag as the second batch of a third replacement team of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves for Aomori Airport on Aug. 15 en route to Iraq to continue Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah.

(1)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

(1)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - The first batch of a third replacement contingent of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves Aomori airport Aug. 8 for Iraq via Kuwait to continue carrying out Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Pool photo)

(2)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

(2)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A member of the first batch of a third replacement contingent of Ground Self-Defense Force troops waves to his family as he leaves Aomori airport with other members Aug. 8 for Iraq via Kuwait to continue carrying out Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Pool photo)

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A mother waves a flag as the second batch of a third replacement team of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves for Aomori Airport on Aug. 15 en route to Iraq to continue Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Kyodo)

(1)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

(1)1st batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - The first batch of a third replacement contingent of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves Aomori airport Aug. 8 for Iraq via Kuwait to continue carrying out Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)