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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080501-03
May 1, 2008

Christians sign up to join Iraqi Police force (Mosul)

Multi-National Division – North PAO

MOSUL, Iraq – Scores of Christian men lined up to join the Iraqi Police force during a recruiting drive in Tall Kayf, 15 km north of Mosul, April 28.

The goal of the three-day event was to recruit up to 700 Christians to join the police force to help protect their respective communities in Mosul.

“This recruiting drive will help bolster the economy through employment, in addition to bolstering the security effort,” said Col. Michael Bills, commander of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

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