FORWARD OPERATING BASE UNION, Baghdad--New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Isabel Smith (left) and Lt. Col. Deborah Foley (center) stand with female members of the Iraqi National Police following a lunch meeting here. The women were among the first
graduating female class of the Iraqi Police Academy and took a trip to the United States to observe the role women play in American police forces.
The Iraqi women are, from left, LT Media Jassim, LT Noor Al
Rubaye,LT Israa Kamil Fakhir and LT Israa Al Rubaye.
Smith is serving as an advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior while Foley, a Massachusetts State Police Officer, is working with the Iraqi Army.
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Rockland Times -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Rocklands Bravest New York Air National Guard Promotion Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air... (more)
The Schoharie News -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Cobbleskill National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Latham Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)
Bellmore Patch -- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 North Bellmore National Guard Airman Receives New Rank NORTH BELLMORE, NY A National Guard Airman received a new rank, as recently shared by Air Force Major General Michael Bank, commander of the New York Air National Guard. Bank announced... (more)