"ALL AMERICAN" TASK FORCE - Summary of Operations - Dec 7

CENTCOM ^ | Dec. 7, 2003

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

	NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

December 7, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-13


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


"ALL AMERICAN" TASK FORCE - Summary of Operations - Dec 7

AR RAMADI, IRAQ - The 82nd Airborne Division and attached units, also known as Task Force “All American,” continued operations within the Al Anbar province to provide security and assistance to the Iraqi people. These missions continue to move Iraq toward a free and sovereign nation.

During the past 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units have conducted three offensive operations; two cordon and searches and one raid. Soldiers conducted 177 patrols, including nine joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. During these operations, one enemy was killed and seven were captured.

In 3rd Brigade's area of responsibility, elements conducted a raid to capture two brothers in Musayyib who have been funding anti-coalition activities through counterfeit currency efforts. The operation was a success and resulted in the capture of one of the two brothers.

In 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s area of responsibility, elements were conducting a reconnaissance of a suspected ambush location. Two Kiowa OH-58 helicopters observing the area were engaged with small arms fire. The aircraft immediately returned fire resulting in one enemy soldier killed. A supporting ground element searched a nearby house where the personnel had fled – resulting in the capture of three males. A subsequent search of the area yielded miscellaneous weapon components.

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Infantry Division, and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment remain committed to rebuilding Iraq and ending violence throughout the Al Anbar province.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

In 3rd Brigade's area of responsibility, elements conducted a raid to capture two brothers in Musayyib who have been funding anti-coalition activities through counterfeit currency efforts. The operation was a success and resulted in the capture of one of the two brothers.

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Plus bad guy who fired at two Kiowa OH-58 helicopters lost, three pals captured.

82nd Airborne, ping!
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[blackie]

82nd Airborne ~ Bump!

[VOA]

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[whizzer]

BUMP!

[PhilDragoo]

Two Kiowa OH-58 helicopters observing the area were engaged with small arms fire. The aircraft immediately returned fire resulting in one enemy soldier killed. A supporting ground element searched a nearby house where the personnel had fled – resulting in the capture of three males. A subsequent search of the area yielded miscellaneous weapon components.

Kill the bad guys and break their stuff.

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[solo gringo]

Thanks for keeping all of posted on the good news coming from iraq.This is my grandson outfit.He is back in Germany from baghdad and will be home in Arizona Christmas day the best Christmas gift ever.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

My pleasure, sg. CENTCOM's been doing a good job of putting out 82nd Airborne news.

I am very glad your grandson's coming home for Christmas.

Sometimes good deeds are rewarded. (^:

((Hugs))~ and one for your grandson.