Posted on 08/05/2007 2:18:09 PM PDT by mdittmar
KALSU, Iraq – Paratroopers from Strike Force Geronimo captured eight suspected al-Qaeda insurgents believed to be responsible for attacks against citizens and security forces in North Babil, during Operation Marne Avalanche, August 4 northwest of Iskandariyah.
One of the suspects was listed as a high value target on the brigade’s most wanted list. All are being held for questioning.
Paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division conducted an early morning air assault and raid after receiving reports pinpointing the suspects’ hideout.
In addition to the eight detainees, pressure wire and other components used to construct improvised explosive devices were also found and were taken for use in the investigation.
“The local citizens are tired of being caught in the middle of fighting. They are tired of seeing their family and neighbors murdered and they are starting to come to us for help,” said 2nd Lt. Thomas Murphy, a platoon leader with the Strike Force. “I never thought I would see that, but we are here to help them. The sooner they can stand up on their own two feet the better.”
In numerous precision raids during the first 10 days of Operation Marne Avalanche, the Paratroopers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Abn.) have killed seven insurgents and captured more than 80 others including seven cell leaders and other individuals identified as high value targets.
I’m curoius about whether the whole brigade is airborne or not? And when did a brigade become a brigade combat team?
I wouldn’t know,when you find the answer,ping me would you.
I thought this was going to be about the 3rd ID going by the operation name.
Success is good news..
I served under them in Iraq so I would wear the rock on my right shoulder if I was still in.
Captured? Why?
For intelligence.
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