TIKRIT, Iraq- Interested news media are invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division’s assumption of security responsibilities for the Tikrit area. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 5th at the Birthday Palace in Tikrit.
Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a brief media availability with the Iraqi and coalition commanders whose units operate in the Tikrit area.
Media interested in attending the meeting must contact Capt. Jay Taylor at 0770 171 6962 not later than 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 4th. The Birthday Palace is on Saddam Blvd, which is off Business One in Tikrit. News media must arrive at the entry control point located on the South side of the palace and on the East side of Saddam Blvd. by 9 a.m. Sunday to gain access to the ceremony. Media arriving after the ceremony begins will not be allowed access to the compound.
Iraqi brigade assuming security responsibility for Tikrit
(TF BoB Press Release)
TIKRIT, Iraq- Interested news media are invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division’s assumption of security responsibilities for the Tikrit area. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 5th at the Birthday Palace in Tikrit.
Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a brief media availability with the Iraqi and coalition commanders whose units operate in the Tikrit area.
