March 24: Nerves are stretched tight at Camp Viper, in southern Iraq, where Iraqi soldiers have attacked units dressed as civilians. Marines now search all Iraqis in full chemical/biological gear. Once searched, the prisoners receive medical treatment.

Audio: Lt. Cmdr. Jim Pierce, Bird Island, talks about being under missile attack at Camp Viper

Mike Zerby
Star Tribune
Published April 17, 2003
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