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Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed.

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Operation Rocketman (26 February 2004)

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Three Iraqis suspected of attacks on coalition forces were arrested on February 26, 2004 in Operation Rocketman. The suspects were arrested in the town of Siniyah by the 4th Infantry Division.

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