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| March 29, 2003 Release Number: 03-03-87 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCREAMING EAGLES APACHES POUND MEDINA DIVISION
CAMP VIRGINIA, KUWAIT - Apache Attack Helicopters from the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division pounded the Republican Guards Medina Division during an early evening (March 28) Deep Strike in the vicinity of the city of Karbala. The Deep Attack was a deliberate, coordinated operation directed against an elite, well-entrenched Republican Guard division. The initial battle damage assessment from the "Screaming Eagles'" attack reports the destruction of tanks, Armored Personnel Carriers, an anti-aircraft artillery system, and a radar unit, in addition to numerous enemy personnel. All aircraft return safely with no casualties. |
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