hit by the RAF in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, but was repaired subsequently and it remained a Su-22 base in the 1990s as well. It was relatively undamaged despite additional hits during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Modern Era - U.S. invasion and occupation The base was abandoned by Iraqi forces and was used by United States Army after its seizure. During U.S. occupation, the air base was known as Forward Operating Base Delta and Camp Delta During 2011 it was known as Contingency Operating Base Delta During 2008, it was home to troops from the United States, Poland, Lithuania, Georgia, El Salvador, Kazakhstan and Romania. During 2009, it was home to the 41st Fires Brigade until August 2009 when 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment took over. From June 2011 the base was home to 6th ‘Saber’ Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division – South until October 2011. The base personnel were also supported from personnel from other bases. Return to Iraqi Control Current aerial photography shows many abandoned buildings on the former air base, however, the runway and taxiways are intact with a standing hangar on one of the parking areas. Helicopters can be seen in a dispersal area in addition to numerous vehicles and conex boxes. Beginning in 2015, the base was used to launch drone strikes on ISIS targets. According to Scramble.nl the base is now used by the Iraqi Army Aviation Corps See also List of United States Military installations in Iraq References External links Iraqi Super-Bases Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Air Base at Global Security Installations of the United States Army in Iraq Iraqi Air Force bases