Attack on Base Kills Two Soldiers; Soldier Killed in Anbar

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2007 – Two Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers were killed and 17 wounded after insurgent forces executed a coordinated attack on a coalition force combat outpost north of Baghdad today.
Insurgents initiated the attack on the outpost with a car bomb detonation, officials said. The attack site has been secured and wounded soldiers have been
evacuated. The incident is under investigation.

A soldier assigned to Multinational Force West was killed yesterday while conducting combat operations in Anbar province.

The deceased soldiers' names are being withheld pending
notification of next of kin.

Sadly we lost two soldiers in Baghdad today.  An attack on a coalition force combat outpost also wounded seventeen other servicemembers.  The assault started with a car bomb detonation.  The incident is under investigation.  The Defense Department will identify the two soldiers who were killed after their families are notified. Military Connection sends our heartfelt sympathies to their families and friends.  Let us remember that while our loved ones are home and safe, there are many of our fellow citizens who are not.   They are American heroes.  Keep them in your thoughts and your hearts.