Operation Black Eagle Begins in Ad Diwaniyah

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070406-17

AD DIWANIYAH, Iraq – Iraqi Army troops swept into the city in the early morning hours April 6 to disrupt militia activity and return security and stability here backto the government of Iraq. Soldiers of the 8th Iraqi Army Division supported by Soldiers and paratroopers from Multi-National Division-Baghdad began Operation Black Eagle at approximately 6:30 a.m., in response to the recent violence threatening todestabilize the region.

“Instead of showing instability and bowing to intimidation, the Iraqi government and its security forces have taken action and boldly responded to the militia threat,” said Col. Michael Garrett, commander of the 4th Brigade CombatTeam (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, who are assisting in the operation. “The decisive actions taken by the 8th Iraqi Army Division is just the beginning of the government’s plan to re-establish security in the area and create an environment where the government can improve the quality of life for the people of AdDiwaniyah.”