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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
RELEASE No. 20080531-09
May 31, 2008

Iraqi Army recruiting in Basra
By Sgt. 1st Class C. J. Sheely
Multi-National Division - Southeast PAO

BASRA, Iraq – Soldiers with the 1st Iraqi Army looked to increase their numbers and support in Basra May 29.
The Soldiers held a recent recruiting drive in the Hayyaniyah district and more than 3,000 men came out to sign up for service with the Army.
The increased support for the government is something the Iraqi Army is trying to take advantage of by recruiting new Soldiers from the local communities.

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FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – SOUTHEAST MEDIA OPERATIONS AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FOR BY PHONE AT:  COMMERCIAL OO870763646748 OR IRAQNA 00964-7801-096.-100.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
RELEASE No. 20080531-09
May 31, 2008

Iraqi Army recruiting in Basra
By Sgt. 1st Class C. J. Sheely
Multi-National Division - Southeast PAO

BASRA, Iraq – Soldiers with the 1st Iraqi Army looked to increase their numbers and support in Basra May 29.
The Soldiers held a recent recruiting drive in the Hayyaniyah district and more than 3,000 men came out to sign up for service with the Army.
The increased support for the government is something the Iraqi Army is trying to take advantage of by recruiting new Soldiers from the local communities.

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FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – SOUTHEAST MEDIA OPERATIONS AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FOR BY PHONE AT:  COMMERCIAL OO870763646748 OR IRAQNA 00964-7801-096.-100.