TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” SOLDIERS CAPTURE SUSPECTED IED MAKER, CONFISCATE WEAPONS

CENTCOM ^ | Dec. 29, 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 29, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-73


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” SOLDIERS CAPTURE SUSPECTED IED MAKER, CONFISCATE WEAPONS

AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province.

During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 192 patrols, 35 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out three offensive operations. These operations resulted in the capture of 16 enemy personnel.

In 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division’s area, soldiers conducted a cordon and search mission in Ar Ramadi aimed at capturing a suspected IED maker. Five Iraqis were captured during the operation including the mission’s targeted individual.

Last night in 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment’s area, soldiers conducted two raids in Husaybah. The operation was conducted successfully and resulted in the capture of three enemy personnel.

Earlier today in 1st Brigade’s area, an Iraqi citizen reported the location of an IED in Khalidiyah and later led a patrol from Forward Operating Base Manhattan to the location. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team successfully deactivated the IED.

Also in 1st Brigade’s area today, a team of engineers found two complete mortar systems north of Habbaniyah. Additionally, the soldiers confiscated an SA-7 missile, several mortar rounds, detonation cord, small arms weapons and ammunition, and a box of Iraqi military maps. The cache was found near where recent mortar attacks against Coalition Forces had taken place.

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, and the 1st Infantry Division continue to work with the people of Al Anbar to secure a successful future for the citizens of Iraq.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Also in 1st Brigade’s area today, a team of engineers found two complete mortar systems north of Habbaniyah. Additionally, the soldiers confiscated an SA-7 missile, several mortar rounds, detonation cord, small arms weapons and ammunition, and a box of Iraqi military maps. The cache was found near where recent mortar attacks against Coalition Forces had taken place.

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[Coop]

The 82nd is really ruining the Dems' Iraq quagmire. Darn them!! ;-)

Even worse news, the Dow just broke 10,400. Oops.

[blackie]

82nd Airborne Division ~ Bump!

[blackie]

82nd Airborne Division ~ Bump!

[Godfollow]

Um.. what's an IED... a M'bomb?

[Triple Word Score]

Individual explosive device?

Interuterine Extrasensory Diplomat?

[taxcontrol]

IED - Improvised Explosive Device

Home made bomb.

[cake_crumb]

Pretty good shooting today too <G>

[rbessenger]

I wish someone would print a deck of playing cards with the pictures of American heros that have performed exceptionally in Iraq. The Ace of Spades would certainly be the soldier who dragged Saddam out of that hole.

I know that soldiers are typically pretty modest but this would be great for national morale.

We had morale tours of American heros duirng WWII, maybe we can promote the same idea.

[rdb3]

HOOAH!

[whizzer]

BUMP!!

[Sangria]

They are incredible!

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[Eagle Eye]

Razorback Guardsmen rock! And in 5 ton armored trucks with .50's, they roll, too.

Thanks, guys fine job going through the badlands of RPG Alley.

And thanks, too, to some special helpers who dispatched special esorts of their own.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

                                                                                                

Bump for our boots on the ground, both military and civilian ! 

[windchime]

Bump!