George W. Bush
02-22-2004, 02:22 AM
AR RAMADI, Iraq - During the last 24 hours, Task Force All American conducted 249 patrols, including 15 joint patrols, and executed cordon and searches in Musayyib and Uwaylim. Iraqi Civil Defense Corps forces also conducted 17 independent patrols.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division had two contacts with the enemy that consisted of an improvised explosive device attack and a direct fire engagement. Soldiers discovered and disarmed five IEDs before they could be detonated, captured 16 enemy personnel, and sustained one U.S. wounded. A corps transportation company traveling through the area was also struck by an IED and sustained two wounded.
Coalition forces denied entry to 25 personnel and 25 vehicles at Husaybah, 130 personnel and 55 vehicles at Tanif, and 61 personnel and 51 vehicles at Trebil, all because they lacked passports.
Today Coalition forces released four detainees as part of the Conditional Release Program. To date, the Coalition has released 81 detainees from Abu Ghurayb Prison.
At approximately 2 a.m. Feb. 19, soldiers conducted a cordon and search in Musayyib to kill or capture Kassim Hellal and Achmed Hellal. The operation resulted in the capture of four enemy personnel, including both primary targets. Also confiscated during the mission were two AK-47s, one pistol, wire, electrical equipment, timing devices, and anti-Coalition propaganda.
At approximately 3 a.m. Feb. 19, paratroopers conducted a series of three cordon and searches and two search and attacks near Uwaylim to kill or capture members of two anti-Coalition cells operating in the area. The operation resulted in the capture of 10 enemy personnel, including six targeted individuals. Also confiscated during the mission were 35 57 mm rockets, 13 Sagger missiles, two complete 60 mm mortar systems, seven rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 56 RPG rounds, and more than 35,000 rounds of ammunition.
A trash removal program was activated with the public works manager of Iskandariyah. The program involves removing trash from the sides of Highways 8 and 9, and collecting full trash bags from city residents. This program will begin March 1 and will employ approximately 200 people. Civil affairs teams with 3rd Brigade will assist in the effort.
Civil affairs teams with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment continue to work with incoming Marines to facilitate a smooth transition of operations during troop rotations. On Feb. 19, they attended the Hit city council meeting to meet local Iraqi leaders and observe current governmental processes.
The ICDC and Task Force All American will continue to conduct operations in the Al Anbar province to improve the safety and security of the province and Iraq.
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Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division had two contacts with the enemy that consisted of an improvised explosive device attack and a direct fire engagement. Soldiers discovered and disarmed five IEDs before they could be detonated, captured 16 enemy personnel, and sustained one U.S. wounded. A corps transportation company traveling through the area was also struck by an IED and sustained two wounded.
Coalition forces denied entry to 25 personnel and 25 vehicles at Husaybah, 130 personnel and 55 vehicles at Tanif, and 61 personnel and 51 vehicles at Trebil, all because they lacked passports.
Today Coalition forces released four detainees as part of the Conditional Release Program. To date, the Coalition has released 81 detainees from Abu Ghurayb Prison.
At approximately 2 a.m. Feb. 19, soldiers conducted a cordon and search in Musayyib to kill or capture Kassim Hellal and Achmed Hellal. The operation resulted in the capture of four enemy personnel, including both primary targets. Also confiscated during the mission were two AK-47s, one pistol, wire, electrical equipment, timing devices, and anti-Coalition propaganda.
At approximately 3 a.m. Feb. 19, paratroopers conducted a series of three cordon and searches and two search and attacks near Uwaylim to kill or capture members of two anti-Coalition cells operating in the area. The operation resulted in the capture of 10 enemy personnel, including six targeted individuals. Also confiscated during the mission were 35 57 mm rockets, 13 Sagger missiles, two complete 60 mm mortar systems, seven rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 56 RPG rounds, and more than 35,000 rounds of ammunition.
A trash removal program was activated with the public works manager of Iskandariyah. The program involves removing trash from the sides of Highways 8 and 9, and collecting full trash bags from city residents. This program will begin March 1 and will employ approximately 200 people. Civil affairs teams with 3rd Brigade will assist in the effort.
Civil affairs teams with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment continue to work with incoming Marines to facilitate a smooth transition of operations during troop rotations. On Feb. 19, they attended the Hit city council meeting to meet local Iraqi leaders and observe current governmental processes.
The ICDC and Task Force All American will continue to conduct operations in the Al Anbar province to improve the safety and security of the province and Iraq.
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