RELEASE No. 20100309-04
March 9, 2010

CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION KALSU, Iraq – Acting on information provided to them by a local citizen, the Iraqi Police disarmed and removed an explosive device emplaced near COS Kalsu , March 4.

The citizen received a 350,000 dinar reward from U.S. Forces for his actions.

The Soldiers in charge of the COS’s security are grateful for the man’s help. “By coming to the gate and letting us know there was a problem, he probably prevented someone from getting injured,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Slaughter, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. “His quick thinking and willingness to come forward with helpful information helped make everyone safer. I’m glad we could reward him.”

The citizen stated he had no idea what he would do with the money.

“I will save it,” he said. “It is more important that no one was hurt.”

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