Kuwaiti soldiers look on as the last U.S. convoy from Iraq crosses the border here Dec. 18. The convoy passing through the gate marked the end of the transition of troops and equipment from Iraq as Operation New Dawn came to a close. Despite the final battalion’s departure, the U.S. will continue to build and strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership with Iraq. Third Army is shaping the future of the U.S. Central Command area of operations by honoring and meeting all agreements and deadlines with partner nations.