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  • Renamed U.S. military base in Iraq reflects joint status

    06/17/2008 5:36:23 PM PDT · by SandRat · 3 replies · 137+ views
    Air Force Link ^ | 1st Lt. Lisa Spilinek, USAF
    6/17/2008 - JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq (AFPN) -- The home of the Air Force's only wing in Iraq and the Army's logistical headquarters for supplies and shipments in the country has been renamed to reflect the dual nature of the base. Joint Base Balad is the new name for what used to be called Balad Air Base by the Air Force and Logistics Support Area Anaconda by the Army. The new name went into effect at midnight June 15 to coincide with the transfer of base support functions from the Army to the Air Force under the Base Operating Support...