Balad Air Base (Arabic: قاعدة بلد الجوية) (ICAO: ORBD), is an Iraqi Air Force base located near Balad in the Sunni Triangle 40 miles (64 km) north of Baghdad, Iraq. Built in the early 1980s, it was …

Joint Base Balad was one of the multitude of military installations maintained and used by the United States of America in Iraq. It was known under multiple names, including Balad Air …

As of early 2007 the base was the central hub for airlift and US Air Force operations in Iraq; it was also a major transshipment point for US Army supply convoys. On the outskirts of Balad …

Purpose: This fact sheet is provided to assist Service members with better understanding exposures to, and potential health risks from, airborne pollutants at Joint Base Balad (JBB), …

Balad Air Base was one of the largest Airbases in Iraq at the time of the US invasion in 2003. As of Febuary 2006, Balad Air Base, known to the US personnel stationed there as Joint Base …

Dec 13, 2024 · Uncover the secrets of Balad Air Force Base, Iraq, in this ultimate guide. Explore its rich history, strategic importance, and the experiences of those stationed there. Discover …

Soon after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, US forces occupied Balad Air Base, establishing a number of facilities including ultimately Joint Base Balad and Logistics Support Activity (LSA)...

Jan 29, 2025 · Experience life at Balad Air Force Base, Iraq, a critical hub during the war. Discover the base's role, its impact on operations, and the unique challenges faced by those …

Dec 9, 2011 · Several T-walls that once protected the Air Force Theater Hospital at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, were painted to exemplify the mission of the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group. …

Joint Base Balad Balad Air Base, is an Iraqi Air Force base located near Balad in the Sunni Triangle 40 miles north of Baghdad, Iraq. Built in the early 1980s, it was originally named Al …