U.S. Army Col. Matt Russell,18th Engineer Brigade, commander, Lt. Col. David Snodgrass, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, deputy commander, and Iraqi Maj. Gen. Sammy Aymeen Othman, Iraqi Oil Police chief, pose for a unity photo after a briefing on Nov. 16, 2008. Col. Russell met to discuss issues with Iraqi Oil Police success including pay issues. The briefing took place at Forward Operating Base Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq.