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Media Advisory: Iraqi Air Force celebrates 80th anniversary
Media Advisory: Iraqi Air Force celebrates 80th anniversary
Press Release 20110413
April 13, 2011
CAMP VICTORY, IRAQ - Below find details regarding an upcoming event for your planning and logistical purposes only, not for release.
Current and former U.S. forces leaders will attend the last Iraqi Air Force Day celebration before the end of Operation NEW DAWN at New Al-Muthanna Air Base, Victory Base Complex, Iraq, Apr. 21, 2011. During the event, student pilots from Tikrit will graduate. Following the celebration, a dedication ceremony and tour of the new Iraqi Air Operations Center will take place at the Iraqi Air Force Headquarters.
RSVP's must be received no later than noon on Apr 19. Media will meet at ECP 14 on Camp Victory no later than 8:00 a.m. for transportation. At approximately 1:30 p.m. media will depart event location and return to ECP 13.
To RSVP, contact SMSgt Larry Schneck, USF-Iraq ACCE-I Public Affairs team chief, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , cell 0781-470-8407.
There will be interview opportunities available with select DVs and Airmen.



