soldiers

An SAS commando from Australia, part of the occupation force in Iraq, seen standing in front of the tail of an IraqiAF Mig-25 PU "Foxbat" aircraft. © Commonwealth of Australia 2000

Commandos of the Australian SAS, part of the occupation force in Iraq, are seen patrolling an abandoned air base in the west of the country. © Commonwealth of Australia 2000

Soldiers of the Australian SAS, who are part of the occupation force in Iraq. The soldiers are patrolling and clearing an air field in the west of the country. Copyright DoD.

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) take up positions during an exercise in China. The PLA uses the Type 97 5.56 mm Assault rifle.

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) take up positions during an exercise in China.