TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” UNCOVERS WEAPONS

CENTCOM ^ | Dec. 30, 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 30, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-74


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” UNCOVERS WEAPONS

AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force “All American,” continued missions yesterday to stop violence and provide security for residents of the Al Anbar province.

During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 193 patrols, 33 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out two offensive operations. These operations resulted in the capture of four enemy personnel. Entry was denied to 170 personnel at the border crossing in Trebil – all due to insufficient documentation. No one was turned away at Tanif, Husaybah, or Ar Ar.

Last night, 3rd Brigade paratroopers were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms fire by 10 enemy personnel southeast of Taqqaddum Airfield, near Habbaniyah. The paratroopers were moving toward three stationary, suspicious vehicles when the enemy initiated fire. The paratroopers immediately returned fire with small arms, but the enemy broke contact. The response team discovered four RPGs, three 120-millimeter mortar rounds, a car battery and 500-feet of wire when they searched the area.

This afternoon, soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment discovered a cache north of Ar Ramadi. The cache consisted of improvised explosive device (IED) making materials and included 46 mortar charges, 22 blasting caps, IED metal cases, explosive primers, three RPG launchers, three RPGs, and two AK-47s.

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]

Last night, 3rd Brigade paratroopers were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms fire by 10 enemy personnel southeast of Taqqaddum Airfield, near Habbaniyah...The paratroopers immediately returned fire..but the enemy broke contact. The response team discovered four RPGs, three 120-millimeter mortar rounds, a car battery and 500-feet of wire when they searched the area.

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[mickie]

Great work, troops. Your fine effort is paying off.

Just wish the mass media would carry all the sucessful missions......instead of constant bad news (if and whenever they can find it).

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[SAMWolf]

[snippy_about_it]

That's a great slogan on that poster, Sam! Thanks for the story Ragtime!

[sr4402]

God Bless our Troops! More wisdom, more courage and more stamina to rout out the enemy.

[Soaring Feather]

AirBorne bump!!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Great poster! Mind if I borrow it? (^:

[SAMWolf]

Help yourself. :-)

[TUX]

Great Poster!

Agile..Mobile..and Hostile

[TUX]

Great Poster!

Agile..Mobile..and Hostile

[snippy_about_it]

[blackie]

82nd Airborne Division ~ Bump!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thanks! Two new great posters to share, and, as a side benefit, I'm suddenly awake... think I'll trade my tea for a beer, lol.

[SAMWolf]

Stopped Dead In Their Tracks
82nd Airborne in Battle of the Bulge


The Legacy Continues

[ladyinred]

Lurker friend in Georgia, here is another one!

[windchime]

Bump!

[PGalt]

Thanks for relaying the Great News!