Staff Sgt. Kody Cross, center, a squad leader with 2nd Bn., 34th Armor Regt., 1st ABCT, 1st Inf. Div., and a Letcher, , native, congratulates Iraqi army trainees on their imminent graduation from a six-week training course Feb. 13 at Camp Taji, Iraq. The more than 1,400 trainees, part of the 72nd Iraqi Army Brigade, were advised by Cross and other Soldiers and developed close relationships during the course. (Staff Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire, 1st Inf. Div.) More than 1,400 Iraqi army soldiers graduate from 6-week training program with American advisers 150213-A-QE777-003

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