A Record of Honorable Service
Recognition & Service
Over two decades embedded with U.S. military and federal operations across Iraq and the Middle East — recognized by high command officers for exceptional cooperation, integrity, and service to the mission of American national security.
Aqaba, Jordan · September 2019
Field Operations
& Service Record
Twenty years embedded alongside U.S. military forces — from Operation Iraqi Freedom to coalition exercises in Aqaba, Jordan, with senior U.S. and allied command officers.
High Command Recognition
Challenge Coins
Awarded by senior U.S. military commanders — among the most prestigious personal honors in American military culture, presented exclusively for extraordinary service to the mission.
TF 2-6 Infantry
OIF 2008–2009
1st Armored Division
Task Force Gator
Multi-National Corps Iraq
Gators — OIF
Strike Force 2
Desert Strike OIF
Al Asad Air Base
US Navy 2008
OIF Services
Challenge Coin
OIF Combat Infantry
Badge Coin
Special Operations
Command OIF
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commemorative Coin
OIF Veteran
Challenge Coin
US Navy OIF
Challenge Coin
Multi-National Force Iraq
OIF 2003–2011
Media Recognition
Dan Rather
CBS News
A relationship forged in the field — Dan Rather, the legendary CBS News anchor and war correspondent, recognized Dr. Al-Janabi’s extraordinary role as a bridge between U.S. military operations and Iraqi civil society during the most critical period of modern Middle Eastern history.
On Camera
International Media Coverage
Covered by leading global and regional broadcasters including APTN, Kuwait TV, Sawatil TV, Iraq Satellite Channel, and numerous international news networks documenting critical reconstruction operations across Iraq.
APTN · Kuwait TV · Sawatil TV · Iraq Satellite Channel · CBS News
“The trust placed in me by the United States military is not just a credential — it is a responsibility I carry into every contract, every company, and every decision I make.”
— Dr. Ali Al-Janabi