Posted on 06/17/2006 6:52:15 AM PDT by jackv
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The U.S. troops searched Saturday for two soldiers that went missing after an attack that killed one of their comrades at a traffic checkpoint in the so-called "Triangle of Death" just south of Baghdad, the military said.
U.S. Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said four raids had been carried out since Friday's attack and that ground forces, helicopters and airplanes were taking part in the search.
Countrywatch: Iraq
The soldiers came under attack at a traffic checkpoint southwest of Youssifiyah, 12 miles south of Baghdad. A quick reaction force arrived at the scene after hearing small arms fire and explosions, according to the military.
"We are currently using every means at our disposal on the ground, in the air and in the water to find them," Caldwell said.
He said that troops at an adjacent traffic control point heard an explosion and small arms fire just before dark in the vicinity of the checkpoint where the attack occurred at a canal crossing near the Euphrates River.
A quick reaction force reached the scene within 15 minutes, found the dead soldier but not the other two. A dive team was to search the canal.
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bttt
God bless these two and their families during this time -
TX prayers continuing - Lord, please change the status of these good men from "Whereabouts Unknown" to "Found, Alive and Well." Thanking you in advance.
Amen
Prayers continue for these soldiers.
Well that makes me feel a whole lot better.
bttt
The only way these brave soldiers would allow themselves to be captured is if they were too injured to fight. I join you all in a prayer for them to have strength and most of all to remember their training.
BTTT
I've been gone all day and unable to watch news.........any updates?
I cannot find anything new, ML.
Conducted 4 raids trying to find them I just heard..no luck so far. Prayers continue.
CNN just said there were witnesses to their 'abduction'
Leaving again........please, if there's any news, ping me? Thanks in advance.
Wondering if these are "reliable" witnesses...
Prayers..for the soldiers, for those searching for them and for their families.
I was wondering that too
Praying for their safety.
CNN was probably there when it happened...
God please help them return safely.....
I am sending up prayers for these men and for the search and searchers, and hoping against hope that this will have a good outcome.
God be with and help these men if they are captured.
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