U.S.-Iraqi Medical Training Facility opens at JBB Published May 25, 2010 By Master Sgt. Linda C. Miller 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Col. Mark Koeniger, 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group commander; Brig. Gen. Craig Franklin, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander; Mr. Ahmed Al-Krayen, acting Governor of Sala Al Din; and Mr. David Stewart, Provincial Reconstruction Team leader, cut the ribbon at the opening of the U.S.-Iraqi Medical Training Facility at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, May 15, 2010. The facility will provide a safe environment for U.S. medics to conduct civil military engagements with Iraqi healthcare professionals. The goal is to mentor Iraqi healthcare professionals on the team concept of patient assessment and care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Linda C. Miller/Released)