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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051084.txt
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
October 24, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-84
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRYKER BRIGADE UNEARTHS ANOTHER LARGE WEAPONS CACHE NEAR RAWAH
MOSUL, Iraq – Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment (172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team) seized a large weapons cache during a search operations in the Rawah area, near the Euphrates River, Oct. 23. The cache included over 1,000 anti-tank mines, over 250 rocket propellant, and several timed mines. The weapons were destroyed on the scene.
Iraqi security forces supported by Multi-National Forces continue operations in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.
THIS STORY HAS ACCOMPANYING PHOTOGRAPHS. TO RECEIVE THE PHOTOS, E-MAIL THE CPIC PRESS DESK AT cpicpressdesk@iraq.centcom.mil.
CUTLINES:
MOSUL, Iraq – Hole Post Reduction: Soldiers of 4-14 Cavalry Regiment view the hole after cache was reduced near Rawah. (U.S. Army photo)
MOSUL, Iraq – Anti-tank Mines and Rocket Propellant: Mines and rocket propellant are piled together before destruction. (U.S. Army photo)
MOSUL, Iraq – Cache Prepared for Reduction: A weapons cache is prepared for reduction. (U.S. Army photo)
TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL.
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051085.txt
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
October 24, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-85
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAR BOMB ATTACKS FAIL; SOLDIER FIRES ON CEMENT TRUCK
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Three car bombs detonated near the Palestine and Sheraton hotels in central Baghdad early Oct. 24.
The first car bomb caused a breach in an outer barrier wall of the Palestine and Sheraton hotels at Firdos Square traffic circle.
About five minutes later a second car bomb approached the square and tried to maneuver through the breach but was engaged by civilian security forces and detonated near the 14th Ramadan Mosque.
Thirty seconds later, a Task Force Baghdad Soldier engaged a cement truck that was moving through the breached wall. The truck exploded near a coalition vehicle causing moderate damage.
At least six civilians were killed and 15 others were wounded in the attacks. No Coalition Forces were injured.
Coalition Forces continue to assist Iraqi security forces restoring order in and around the two hotels.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.