GATE CLOSURE U.S. and Kuwaiti troops unite to close the gate between Kuwait and Iraq after the last military convoys passed through, Dec. 18, 2011, signaling the end of Operation New Dawn. Despite the final battalions' departure, the U.S. will continue to build and strengthen a mutually-beneficial partnership with Iraq. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.08 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 404261-J-VFR57-829.jpg Photo Gallery