Operation Phantom Linebacker
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Operation Phantom Linebacker was a coalition operation designed to interdict anti-government fighters from entering Iraq from Syria. The U.S. 3rd Brigade and the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division conducted the operation with the Iraqi National Guard, Iraqi Border Police, and other Multinational Forces. The U.S. III Mobile Armored Corps uses ‘Phantom’ as its nickname. Launched in early August 2004.