　The members of "JASDF Redeployment Gorup" arrived at the base, and all of us the IRSAW welcomed them.

　The members of the Security Forces Flight of the IRSAW visited the military dog training of the USAF Security Forces.

　This is the article about SSgt. Masahiro HORIKAWA, the member of the Communication Flight, Mission Support Squadron, the IRSAW.

　This is the article about TSgt. Tatsuhiko KURIMOTO, the member of the Flight Squadron, the IRSAW.

　The members of the IRSAW Maintainance Squadron washed C-130's engines.

　The Supply Flight members inventoried our supplies. They periodically examine and control them. And they also prepared winter clothes on ahead.
In winter, the temperature of this area often falls under 10 degree.

　This is the article about SSgt. Yuzo KIMURA, the member of the Security Forces Flight, the Mission Support Squadron, IRSAW.

　IRSAW transports supplies of the UN.
　The pictures are the scene that Load Master loads the supply of the UN.

　In the morning of 9/22, Maj. MASUDA and 13 other members arrived in Kuwait for rotation of C-130H. The next day, they left there with the aircraft which accomplished the mission.

　The core members of the IRSAW practiced the command post exercise. They worked together well in the given situation under the Commander.

　The members of the IRSAW Maintenance Squadron washed our C-130H. 　The body worn by strong sunlight and dust, regained its original brightness.

　8/22/2008　　　　 15th members of the IRSAW returned to Japan

　The 15th members of the IRSAW returned to Japan.They engaged in reconstruction operation about 4 months in harsh climate, including sandstorm and heavy heat, in the desert.

　8/21/2008　　　　 Assignment of the 16th Commander of the IRSAW

　Col.KITAMURA was assigned as the 16th Commander of the IRSAW. He will command the IRSAW for next 4 months.

　This is our Commander's comment with regard to the announcement of the termination of JASDF activities under the Special Measures Law for Humanitarian and Reconstruction Assistance in Iraq.

　11/14/2008 　　　　The half member of the 16th team left Kuwait

　The half member of the 16th team left Kuwait with having accomplished their 4 months mission.

　This is the article about SSgt. Sakiko SAITSU, the member of the Supply Flight, Mission Support Squadron, the IRSAW.

　10/22/2008　　　　 Visitation by Vice Commander of the Air Support Command

　The Vice Commander of the Air Support Command visited the IRSAW.

　This is the article about TSgt. Sin-ichiro KATO, the member of the Public Affairs Section, the Administration Division, IRSAW.

　The members of the IRSAW conducted shooting exercise.Commander of the exercise taught about "Responsibility of dealing with weapons".

　IRSAW accomplished 777 times of mission flight since March 2004.
　We accomplished mission surely and safely without causing flight accident.
　We continue doing out best to accomplish mission.

　It is sandstorm which passed through the place IRSAW staying.
　The temperature is gradually falling, but sandstorm still influence in the area.

　The members of the IRSAW Maintenance Squadron take care of our C-130H. Although it is harsh environment not only for humans but also for the aircraft, elaborate maintenance keeps our C-130H always operational. Some IRSAW members have been deployed over four times. They play an indispensable role in accomplishing the mission with their expertise.

　9/9/2008 　　　　　Training of setting up communication instruments

　The Communication Flight members practiced setting up communication instruments in case of malfaction.

　9/4/2008 　　　　　Training for coping with suspicious people at night

　This is the article about SSgt. Satoshi NODA, the member of the Maintenance Squadron, the IRSAW.

　11/11/2008 　　　　Replacements for the 16th team　arrived

　The IRSAW have accomplished the 800th mission flight. Since the first flight on March 2004, we and our forerunners have continued the missions safely and securely even without an accident for 4 years and a half.

　8/28/2008 　　　　First mission flight of 16th IRSAW members

　The 16th IRSAW members finished their first mission flight successfully. This is a significant step of the continuation of our mission.

　The IRSAW Security Force members trained to cope with suspicious poeple at night, with a pecuriality of night time in mind.

　8/26/2008 　　　　Training for coping with suspicious poeple

　The IRSAW Security Force trained to cope with suspicious people under the observation of the Legal Adviser.