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NEWS RELEASE 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

March 30, 2003
Release Number: 03-03-98


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


HISTORIC BOMBER PACKAGE STRIKES BAGHDAD

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM - Last night, for the first time in military history, multiple B-1, B-2 and B-52 long-range strike aircraft targeted the same geographical area at the same time as part of a single strike package.
After launching from separate bases, the bombers simultaneously struck leadership and command and control targets of the Iraqi regime in Baghdad using precision munitions.

Battle damage assessment is ongoing. Coalition aircraft target only lawful military targets and go to great lengths to minimize civilian casualties and collateral damage.