Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070407-05
April 7, 2007

Iraqi Army calls in air strike to engage militia men
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

FOB KALSU, Iraq — Fixed wing aircraft conducted an air strike against armed militia men in Diwaniyah April 7.

Iraqi Army and Coalition forces as part of Operation Black Eagle used a strategic air strike to defend against illegally armed militia men using shoulderfired rocket propelled grenades.

IA personnel were informed by local residents, through a tip line, of militia men employing RPGs in the area.
IA made positive identification of the militia men and called for the air strike.

The incident highlights the growing confidence the people of Diwaniyah are having with the Iraqi Security Force as seen in this indication of popular support through use of the local tip line.

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