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DOD provides security help for Baghdad diplomatic facilities, military airlift standing by

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  • By American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON --  At the State Department's request, the U.S. military is providing security assistance for U.S. diplomatic facilities in Baghdad, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said June 15.

In a statement, Kirby said a small number of Defense Department personnel are augmenting State Department security assets in Baghdad to help ensure the safety of U.S. facilities.

"The temporary relocation of some embassy personnel is being facilitated aboard commercial, charter and State Department aircraft, as appropriate," Kirby added. "The U.S. military has airlift assets at the ready should State Department request them, as per normal interagency support arrangements."