Discovery of Weapons Caches; One Stryker Brigade Soldier Died, TF Olympia Soldier Wounded (+)

CJTF-7 ^ | May 9, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Discovery of Weapons Caches Result in Safe Removal of Weapons from Mosul Streets

MOSUL, Iraq - Information provided by two Iraqi adults and a child led to the discovery of three weapons caches May 7 and the seizure and safe disposal of more than 250 artillery rounds, mortar rounds and other munitions west of Mosul.

The first cache consisted of more than 100 82mm and 120mm rusted mortar rounds lying in the open, exposed to the elements. As soldiers secured the site, a child directed their attention to a second site that consisted of about 45 82mm and 120mm mortar rounds and a variety of high-explosive artillery rounds. The second site was secured; but while soldiers were driving between the first and second site, yet another cache was discovered that consisted of 125 more mortar rounds. The second and third caches were destroyed and Iraqi Police helped secure the first site until the explosive ordnance disposal team arrived to destroy the first cache.

Officials commended the people of Mosul for choosing peace and freedom over violence, even in the face of these terrible attacks. Task Force Olympia continues to work with the citizens and leaders of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition forces or the Tips Hotline at 813-343 or 780-013.

To turn in munitions or weapons, contact any Coalition soldier, or call the Hotline (813-343) to arrange turn-in. 
 

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[dandi]

Pssssst...Hey libs. The Iraqis DO want us there to help make their country safe for them.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

The first cache consisted of more than 100 82mm and 120mm rusted mortar rounds lying in the open... As soldiers secured the site, a child directed their attention to a second site that consisted of about 45 82mm and 120mm mortar rounds and a variety of high-explosive artillery rounds...while soldiers were driving between the first and second site, yet another cache was discovered that consisted of 125 more mortar rounds....

 

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One Stryker Brigade Soldier Died, One Task Force Olympia Soldier Wounded During Mortar Attack

MOSUL, Iraq - One Stryker Brigade Soldier died and one Task Force Olympia Soldier was wounded during a mortar attack on a Coalition base in Mosul on May 8.

The wounded Soldier was evacuated to the combat support hospital in Mosul. The deceased Soldier's name is withheld pending notification of next of kin. Task Force Olympia and the Stryker Brigade extend heartfelt condolences to the Soldiers' families.

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Stryker Brigade Soldier Dies in an Electrical Accident

MOSUL, Iraq - A Stryker Brigade Soldier died May 8 near Mosul in an electrical accident. This incident is under investigation. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Stryker Brigade extends its condolences to the Soldier's family.

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Coalition Soldier Killed in Vehicle Accident

BABYLON, Iraq - One Coalition soldier was killed and two were injured in a vehicle accident near Karbala around 10 a.m. May 8.

The injured soldiers were transported to a nearby military hospital for treatment.

The accident is under investigation.

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REGIMENTAL PRAYER

Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.

We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.

Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.

Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.

Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.

Grant all of us courage and confidence.

Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
 and a strong shield for us against our enemies.

Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!

Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
 and protect them in the shadow of your wings.

Amen.

Adopted from the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment,

Regimental Prayer.

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[SandRat]

I wish I didn't have to post one of these on any day
much less on Mothers Day.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Amen, SandRat.

A mother didn't lose this child:

Marine Patrol Saves Child from IED

CAMP TAQQADUM, Iraq - A Marine patrol near Husaybah took note of a child playing with an unusual object May 5. The object looked like it could be part of an improvised explosive device.

The Marines quickly moved the child away to a safe distance and secured the area.

Marines found the object to be an anti-personnel mine rigged as an IED buried in the ground. The patrol coordinated for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to dispose of the mine.

It was detonated in-place later in the day.

Unit officials said the Marines' "excellent attention to detail" prevented the loss of lives and equipment
 

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[RS]

"The first cache consisted of more than 100 82mm and 120mm rusted mortar rounds lying in the open"

... and people are wondering why we haven't yet found the WMD that they went to great lengths to HIDE ?

[Renegade]

I really can't cofirm this as the whole truth, BUT from what I heard from a source that was in Iraq, weapons of mass destruction ( gas ) has been discovered about 120 miles northwest of Bagdad. Somewhere in the vicinity of the buried Russian fighers. The Bush adsministration is waiting for the appropiate time to release this fact.

[SAMWolf]

Stryker bump

[Valin]

Information provided by two Iraqi adults and a child led to the discovery of three weapons caches May 7 and the seizure and safe disposal of more than 250 artillery rounds, mortar rounds and other munitions west of Mosul.


You mean they did this even after Abu Ghraib?
But I thought that Abu Ghraib would cause the Iraqis to rise up against us.
/sarcasm

[Valin]

I really can't cofirm this as the whole truth, BUT from what I heard from a source that was in Iraq, weapons of mass destruction ( gas ) has been discovered about 120 miles northwest of Bagdad.

You hear anymore on this please let us know.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Hmmm!

Why wait?

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Stryker ping

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Stryker Brigade Combat Team Tactical Studies Group (Chairborne)

[Tunehead54]

"The first cache consisted of more than 100 82mm and 120mm rusted mortar rounds lying in the open"

... and people are wondering why we haven't yet found the WMD that they went to great lengths to HIDE ?

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Common Sense Bump! Good thought. Thanks. ;-)

[Darksheare]

Good news, but sad bump.
Thanks for the ping, and thanks for the thread.

[windchime]

Bump!