Najaf Mural Tee
Paying homage to the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Najaf, the Najaf Mural Tee not only depicts the iconic images of the Battle of Al-Najaf, but also shares the warnings whispered in Arabic by the Iraqi Insurgents regarding the formidable MD-530F “Little Bird” Helicopters that ruled the skies, “Beware of the black helicopter!” The mural artwork was designed and produced by Haley Strategic Industrial Design Intern, Rachel Wangeman.
- Haley Strategic tee shirts are proudly screen printed in the USA using pre-shrunk cotton-poly blend fabric for durable, wrinkle resistant, sweat-wicking, ultra-soft all-day comfort.
Item Comes With
- (1) Najaf Mural Tee
April 4, 2004, marks a significant event during the Iraq War. Remembered as the “Benghazi of Iraq,” the Battle of Najaf was a deadly conflict involving coalition forces, primarily comprising CIA and U.S. Blackwater contractors, Spanish and El Salvadorian commandos and a small detail of U.S. Marines engaged against the formidable Mahdi Army; a Shiite militia led by Muqtada al-Sadr.
The conflict began when a small coalition force and members of the coalition council were attacked and quickly overwhelmed. Answering a distress call from the coalition forces, Ambassador Paul Bremer authorized 12 Blackwater aviators and operators to fly three MD530 helicopters, “Little Birds,” into the fire fight to rescue their brothers “By any means necessary.” Once on the ground, the small team comprising less than 20 men helped push back the Mahdi Army enabling the rescue of all coalition forces and council members. The intense firefight lasted several days and represented one of the largest insurgent attacks during the Iraq War with an estimated 1,000 Mahdi Army combatants entering the fray.
- Artwork Title: Battle of Al-Najaf Mural
- Date of Composition: March 2024
- Artist: Rachel Wangeman
- Creative Influence: Travis Haley
- Medium: Digital Art
Dimensions
- Classic fit (sizes M-XXL)
- Crew neck
- 4.3 oz
Construction
- 60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% Polyester