040930-N-7185S-197 Umm Qasr, Iraq (Sept. 30, 2004) - Iraqi Sailors assigned to the Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) render honors during the ICDF activation ceremony on Sep. 30, 2004. The ICDF will officially become operational on Oct. 1, 2004 under the command of Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph V. Medina, Commander, Task Force Five Eight (CTF-58)/Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3). The ICDF, along with coalition forces, will contribute to security and stability operations in Iraqi territorial waters and will include the protection of Al Basrah and Khawr Al Amaya oil ter
040930-N-7185S-197 Umm Qasr, Iraq (Sept. 30, 2004) - Iraqi Sailors assigned to the Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) render honors during the ICDF activation ceremony on Sep. 30, 2004. The ICDF will officially become operational on Oct. 1, 2004 under the command of Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Joseph V. Medina, Commander, Task Force Five Eight (CTF-58)/Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3). The ICDF, along with coalition forces, will contribute to security and stability operations in Iraqi territorial waters and will include the protection of Al Basrah and Khawr Al Amaya oil terminals. Navy photo by Lt. Sonja L. Stone (RELEASED) US Navy 040930-N-7185S-197 Iraqi Sailors assigned to the Iraqi Coastal Defense Force (ICDF) render honors during the ICDF activation ceremony on Sep. 30, 2004
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