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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North Country Public Radio -- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 Senior Planet, National Guard to host emergency preparedness training in Plattsburgh Winter is heading our way in the North Country. That means its a good idea to stock up on emergency supplies in case of a snowstorm or power outage. But weather isnt the only thing North... (more)
Spectrum News -- Fri, 14 Nov 2025 Military museum highlights accomplishments, sacrifices of New York veterans (video) One museum in the Capital Region shines a light on New York's military history and the stories of the state's veterans. Located in Saratoga Springs, the New York State Military... (more)
National Guard.mil -- Thu, 13 Nov 2025 NY Army Guard Provides Funeral Honors for Homecoming of WWII Airman LYONS, N.Y. - A Lyons resident who died in World War II was laid to rest with full honors by seven Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard at the towns Old Elmwood Cemetery on Nov. 7. ... (more)