TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONDUCTS PRODUCTIVE OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS (GNFI)

CentcomNews ^ | 22 Dec 03 | Centcom

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	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 22, 2003 Release Number: 03-12-55 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONDUCTS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AR RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue missions aimed at assisting local Iraqis in the reconstruction effort and stopping violence in the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, we conducted 204 patrols, including 25 joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. Soldiers also carried out 16 offensive operations. During these operations, there were 40 enemy personnel captured and a variety of weapons confiscated. There were eight soldiers wounded, of which one was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Seven were not seriously injured and expect to be returned to duty. We denied entry to 160 personnel into Iraq at the Trebil border crossing because they lacked proper documentation. No one was denied entry at the Ar Ar, Husaybah, or Tanif border crossings. Last night in the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division’s area, paratroopers continued combat operations to kill or capture anti-coalition forces in Fallujah. Soldiers conducted multiple cordon and searches throughout the night and into the day to capture personnel involved with financing and recruiting foreign fighters in Fallujah. The operations resulted in the capture of 25 enemy personnel, three of which were targeted individuals, and the confiscation of various small arms including a box of C4 plastic explosive. In the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division’s area, a local sheik turned in a wanted individual to soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment of the Florida National Guard. The individual was suspected of selling black-market weapons and gas and financing a previous attack directed against the mayor of Ramadi. This afternoon, a convoy from 307th Engineer Battalion was attacked by an IED near Habbanniyah. One soldier received serious injuries to the head and has been evacuated to 28th Combat Support Hospital. Three others soldiers received minor injuries in the attack and were treated at Forward Operating Base Ridgeway. Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue to foster a positive relationship with the people of Al Anbar. Coalition forces remain committed to providing a secure and stable environment to the Al Anbar Province. -30-

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Good News From Iraq To You (GNFITY = Nifty News)

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Continuing to ATTEMPT filling in for Ragtime Cowgirl (an impossible task :>)

[MEG33]

We captured a General,too.He is not on the 55 most wanted list,but is deemed to be responsible for guiding some of the attacks on our troops.

[blackie]

TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONDUCTS PRODUCTIVE OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS ~ Bump!

[Migraine]

All-American is a good move, especially in light of the revelation that some turncoat ragheads have been in the soup on some other operations.

[RottiBiz]

Thanks for the postings and the pings.

Ragtime Cowgirl has mighty fine boots to fill, but you are doing a fantastic (and very much appreciated) job!

[Calpernia]

>>>Ragtime Cowgirl has mighty fine boots to fill

NO ONE can touch Cowgirl's boots. Nor would I try. I have the utmost respect for that woman. But thank you for the appreciation Rotti.

[McGavin999]

Anybody other then me wondering just how many prisoners we have now? I hope they round them all up, build a huge pen in the desert and just leave them there until they can be turned over to the Iraqis for trial.

[PhilDragoo]

During these operations, there were 40 enemy personnel captured and a variety of weapons confiscated.

Take the bad guys down, take their stuff.

[Alamo-Girl]

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[MplsSteve]

I love hearing news like this even if it isn't mentioned on TV or in the newspapers.

Iraq is awash in weapons of all kinds. But with each cache we find, there a little less for the Baathists and Islamo-fascists to use.

Our troops are great! Keep up the good work. I'm not a religious guy but you are in my prayers every night.