"We don't do a systematic vetting process on Iraqi security forces, their government does that.

"We don't do a systematic vetting process on Iraqi security forces, their government does that. There's a certain trust factor that goes along with the Marines working with them."
Lt. Col. Dan Wilson
Deputy for current operations for the 1st Marine Division, on the military employing Iraqis at military bases following an attack on a base near Mosul.
"I'm sick of seeing the ugly and depressing colors of military buildings -- always beige and gray. I decided to do something different here."
Capt. Itsik Koren
On the new Israeli army base Jalameh, which was painted orange and pink.