LOCAL TIPS SUCCESSFUL FOR TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN”

CENTCOM ^ | Dec. 11, 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 11, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-26


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LOCAL TIPS SUCCESSFUL FOR TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN”

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.

During the past 24 hours, the Task Force has conducted 25 offensive operations, six cordon and searches and 19 raids. Soldiers also conducted 178 patrols, including seven joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi Police.

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade conducted a cordon and search in Fallujah to capture Ali Jassam Mejbil and Mahamed Jassam Abad – criminals responsible for financing and conducting improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and trafficking weapons in the area. The operation resulted in the capture of both target individuals and four other terrorists.

In addition, paratroopers were escorting the Fallujah Liaison Team to a meeting at the mayor’s office when they were attacked with an IED east of Fallujah. The blast wounded one soldier and damaged an up-armored High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The wounded soldier, a gunner in the HMMWV’s turret, was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital.

The 1st Infantry Division’s Hurricane Base was attacked with three mortar rounds. There were no injuries to personnel or damage to equipment from the attack. A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) was dispatched to the point of origin. When they arrived local civilians took them to the launch site and stated that three males fled on foot after the attack. The patrol confiscated various mortar ammunition and components at the location. The assistance from the local citizens in Ar Ramadi highlights a growing cooperation between Coalition Forces and the people in Al Anbar.

In 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s areas of responsibility, soldiers conducted a raid against possible weapons dealers in Hit. The operation was conducted based on locally generated intelligence and was a success. Three criminals were captured, including the primary target. Also confiscated at the house were various mortar rounds.

Assistance from the local population continues to benefit Task Force “All American” as it continues to capture anti-Coalition operatives who wish to disrupt the progress established by U.S. forces and the Iraqi people.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade conducted a cordon and search in Fallujah to capture Ali Jassam Mejbil and Mahamed Jassam Abad – criminals responsible for financing and conducting improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and trafficking weapons in the area. The operation resulted in the capture of both target individuals and four other terrorists.

...paratroopers were escorting the Fallujah Liaison Team to a meeting at the mayor’s office when they were attacked with an IED east of Fallujah. The blast wounded one soldier and damaged an up-armored High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The wounded soldier, a gunner in the HMMWV’s turret, was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital.
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 Y  Prayers going out for our wounded Soldier and the rest of our 82nd Airborne Division heroes.

[Sacajaweau]

Sounds like the people are starting to think they have a better shot at living if they help us.

[Coop]

More good news ignored by the media.

[blackie]

LOCAL TIPS SUCCESSFUL FOR TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN" ~ Bump!

[McGavin999]

And the liberals sneered that President Bush's trip to Iraq was not successful because he didn't visit the people. HA! They heard him, they knew it signaled that WE'RE NOT LEAVING! They heard that message loud and clear and it is giving them the courage they needed to step forward and throw off the shackles of fear.

[Alamo-Girl]

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[windchime]

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