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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
Release Date: 5/14/2007
Release Number: 07-01-03C




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ROADSIDE BOMB STRIKES MND-B PATROL

BAGHDAD — While conducting a combat security patrol, a Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier was killed and four others were wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated in a northern part of the Iraqi capital May 14.


During the past few weeks, elements of this unit have detained 14 suspected insurgents during four clearing operations conducted in the area. The arrest of these individuals helps reduce the threat of insurgent attacks and aids in providing a more secure and safe living environment for the Iraqi people.

The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MULT-NATIONAL DIVISION - BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MAJOR STEVEN LAMB BY E-MAIL AT STEVEN.LAMB@MND-B.ARMY.MIL; OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL (914) 822-8174 OR IRAQNA 011-964-890-192-4674.



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