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LOS ANGELES -- Legendary former UCLA men's basketball coach John Wooden is celebrating his 99th birthday today with the release of a new book that he co-wrote. Wooden coached the Bruins to an unprecedented 10 NCAA championships in his final 12 seasons, including a record seven in a row from 1967 to 1973. ...In addition to his championships and 620-147 record as UCLA's coach from 1948 to 1975, Wooden was acclaimed for the values he espoused. He had three rules for his players -- don't use profanity, be on time and never criticize a teammate.

FORT BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 13, 2009 – As an 8-year-old boy sitting on the roof of a friend’s house in war-torn Haiti in 1994, Claudy Bellanger saw a sight that captivated his attention: helicopters speeding past carrying American soldiers. Army Spc. Claudy Bellanger’s experiences with U.S. soldiers as a boy growing up in Haiti led to his joining the Army. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kissta M. Feldner  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “I’d never seen them with my own eyes before, only on television,” he said. Bellanger’s boyhood experiences with U.S. troops in his home country set him...

Today is the 100th Birthday of Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin, a great American patriot who was vilified and condemned for his warnings of Communist infiltration of our government. Today, his warnings ring just as true.

I long for our citizens to awaken from the morass we have fallen into and elect a President who will make statements like these at his inaugural speech: Terrorism It will be the policy of this admninistration to view any attack on the United States, its territories, or its interests, by weapons of mass destruction of any type from any radical islamic terror group as an attack by both Iran and Syria, and any other nation which abetts or materially supports such terror groups, and the response will be meeted out swiftly and devastatingly accordingly. Securing our Borders It will...

ORLANDO (Army News Service, Feb. 18, 2006) – The “world’s happiest place” has been invaded by some of the Army’s best entertainers. The Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division “All-American” Chorus entertained hundreds of Mickey Mouse fans – young and old – at an outdoor performance pavilion in Downtown Disney Feb. 18. The concert was a part of Disney’s Magic Music Days program, which brings non-professional bands, choirs and orchestras to Disney World for the chance to participate in educational workshops with Disney musicians or perform for the thousands who visit the amusement parks daily. The program brings over one...

SAN ANTONIO (Army News Service, Jan. 7, 2006) -- The Army's top chief for human resources paid tribute to two Army veterans, a Soldier's wife, and a Soldier's parent during a Freedom Team Salute presentation at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel here Jan. 6. John P. McLaurin, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, conducted the Freedom Team Salute pinning for two members of the legendary "Titans" football team, as well as the spouse of an All-American Bowl Soldier hero and parent of a Soldier supporting the war on terror. Two Army veterans, both members of the...

SAN ANTONIO (Army News Service, Jan. 6, 2006) -- Legends, heroes and all-stars traded their capes for cowboy hats and baseball caps for an evening during last night's Bill Yoast and Herman Boone Barbeque Dinner. The dinner, laid out on the field of the Alamodome, honored players, Soldier heroes, and scholar athletes, and ending with the announcement of the Coach of the Year honors. It was also the first opportunity that the Soldier heroes being recognized during All-American Bowl week got to sit and talk with some of the Army All-Americans. The celebration was one of many leading up to...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Army News Service, Jan. 5, 2005) -- Three Army installations are actively supporting the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the all-star high-school football game that will be played in San Antonio’s Alamodome Jan. 7. Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort Polk, La.; and Fort Drum, N.Y. all participated in a pilot program that connected their installation to the school of a nearby All-American. This program brought together outstanding student athletes with outstanding Soldiers, giving the students a perspective about the Army and why Soldiers decide to answer the call to duty. The Army sponsors the All-American Bowl to recognize excellence...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Army News Service, Jan. 5, 2006) -- Even for a city known by many as "military city USA," the welcome ceremony for the Soldier Heroes of the upcoming "All-American Bowl" football game stood out as one they'll very likely never to forget. Close to 80 Soldiers, who will represent the Army in this Saturday's premiere high school football contest, were honored with a fanfare celebration at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. With the U.S. Army Field Band's "Brass Quintet" providing a musical background, each of the Soldier "heroes" were introduced to the cheering crowd outside...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 4, 2006) -- The 6th annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl will showcase the best high-school football players in the nation as it airs nationally on NBC beginning at noon (Central Standard Time) Jan. 7. The game will also be streamlined live on the Web through Army Knowledge Online at www.us.army.mil. AKO access requires an account, officials pointed out, and they added QuickTime software will also be required to view the game. All Soldiers and Army civilian employees are authorized AKO accounts. Family members and others can receive guest accounts if sponsored by an AKO account...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Army News Service, Jan. 4, 2006) – For eight of the top high-school football players in the country preparing for Saturday’s Army-sponsored “All-American Bowl,” press interviews, practice sessions, photo ops and recognition banquets took a back seat on Tuesday afternoon. The selected players, representing both the East and West squads, visited children from the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio where they signed posters and miniature footballs for the kids. Ken Hall, the legendary high school running back and all-time single season rushing leader, introduced the players and their achievements, and PARADE Magazine presented the center...

Americans have had may victories this past Christmas season against anti-Christian forces and, in the words of William F. Buckley, taken a stand against political correctness by “yelling 'Stop,' at a time when no one is inclined to do so.” But Christmas is over now, and by this time visions of Christmas sugarplums are probably dancing rapidly out of your head giving way to the traditional debates of when to take down the Christmas tree, how long is too long to leave the Christmas lights up, and just how are you going to purge the living room of mounds of...

Likely Voters have a much more favorable opinion of First Lady Laura Bush than they have of Theresa Heinz Kerry. Mrs. Bush has a net favorable rating of nearly 48% while Mrs. Heinz Kerry has a net favorable rating of only about 10%---Mrs. Bush enjoys nearly a 5 to 1 net favorable margin over Mrs. Heinz Kerry.

Please visit this web site. Pictures are totally awesome and speak for themselves.  God bless USA troops.      It is 173rd Airborne Brigade, 1-508th Infantry, Vicenza, Italy. You will find great pictures of our heroes.  If you have web cam then it is even better.  Scroll all the way down, you will see "We support you". Click on it. You will need flash file to view it.   God Bless Bogdan   And for American heroes; this article is taken from that web site.  (USA troops bump)   Link to article is: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/82abn.htm   The 82nd Airborne Division...

Saturday, March 20, 2004 Back in Iraq: 1st Marine Division returns ready to rebuild By Kent Harris, Stars and StripesEuropean edition, Sunday, March 21, 2004 Kent Harris / S&S Maj. Gen. Charles Swannack and Command Sgt. Maj. Wolf Amacker carefully roll up the colors of the 82nd Airborne Division on Saturday as the soldiers gave way in western Iraq to the 1st Marine Division. Kent Harris / S&S Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Metz, deputy commander of Joint Task Force-7, Maj. Gen. James Mattis and Maj. Gen. Charles Swannack stare at the colors Saturday during a transfer of authority ceremony in...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 March 15, 2004Release Number: 04-03-37 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE ALL AMERICAN CONTINUES OPERATIONS AR RAMADI, Iraq - Task Force All American conducted 184 patrols Friday and Saturday, including six joint patrols with Iraqi Civil Defense Corps forces. The ICDC also conducted 16 independent patrols in their area ofoperation. Soldiers discovered and disarmed five improvised explosive devices before they could be detonated and captured seven enemy personnel. Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team conducted a cordon and search in...

BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Two U.S. soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq on Thursday, the U.S. military said. A statement by U.S. Central Command said another soldier was wounded in the attack on a convoy, near Habbaniyah, west of Baghdad. The soldiers were from the First Brigade Combat Team of Task Force All American.

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 February 17, 2004Release Number: 04-02-35 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICDC, TF ALL AMERICAN SECURE THE AL ANBAR REGION AR RAMADI, Iraq - During the last 24 hours, Iraqi Civil Defense Corps forces conducted 15 independent patrols. Task Force All American conducted 207 patrols (including 10 joint patrols), cleared two small caches, and executed three offensive operations - cordon and searches in Fallujah, Ar Ramadi, and Husaybah. Task Force All American had five contacts with the enemy since Feb. 15. Soldiers discovered...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 February 4, 2004Release Number: 04-02-05 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICDC, TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” PROTECT AL ANBAR AR RAMADI, Iraq – The Iraqi Civil Defense Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division and it’s subordinate units, also know as Task Force “All American”, continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, Task Force “All American” conducted 239 patrols, including eight joint patrols, and executed three offensive...

  Task Force "All-American" Continues Operations, Skirmish At Police Station AR RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions on Jan. 29 to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. The 82nd Airborne Division conducted 256 patrols, including 13 joint patrols, cleared eight caches, and executed four offensive operations. At the Trebil border crossing, 20 personnel and 14 vehicles were denied access because the passengers lacked passports. At 7 a.m., elements of 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted a search north of Jurf As Sakhr, approximately five miles west...

Task Force “All-American ” Continues Operations In Al Anbar AR RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province on Jan. 26. Last night at 8:30 in 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s area of operations, elements of 1st Squadron conducted a cordon and search of three targets involved in attacks on Coalition forces. Soldiers captured two personnel and confiscated one AK-47, two 9 mm pistols, gauges and wire. At 9:45 p.m., elements of Task Force 1-16 conducted a cordon and search north of...

  Iraqi Improvements Continue With Help From Task Force "All-American" RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions Jan. 25 to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. Civil affairs personnel from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team dispensed $18,700 in Commander's Emergency Relief funding for renovations on three primary schools and a highway clean-up program in Nassir Wa Al Salaam. These efforts will impact more than 600 Iraqi students and employ more than 250 Iraqis. These initiatives provide Iraqis employment, safe highways and schools conducive to learning for the...

Task Force All American Troops Renovate Rural Dental Clinic   By U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dave Johnson 350th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   AR RAMADI, Iraq –Task Force All American soldiers celebrated yet another important medical clinic being reopened to treat patients in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. The Al Assan Specialty Dental Clinic, a subsidiary of Ar Ramdi General Hospital, has been refurbished and reopened during a huge ceremony on Jan. 13. “It’s more than a dental clinic,” said Dr. Weedat, director of the clinic. “We also teach here. We have 11 interns.”“It only cost $12,200 to...

  Joint Patrol Captures Suspected Police Station Attacker ISKANDARIYAH, Iraq - The Al Haswah police department conducted a patrol with Task Force "All American" last night and successfully captured one of the men suspected of attacking the Iskandariyah police station. This is another example of how local Iraqi Police are gaining effectiveness in the region. In the past week, the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps and local police departments have conducted more than 100 joint patrols and operations with Task Force "All American" to promote security in the Al Anbar province. These real-world missions build upon the training of the...

  Task Force "All--American" Seizes Black Market Fuel HIT, Iraq - Members of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, part of Task Force "All American" discovered a taxicab selling black market fuel in the city of Hit on Friday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle fled as the patrol approached the taxi. The patrol confiscated the taxicab along with 250 gallons of black market fuel and turned them over to the local Iraqi Police. Black market operations steal from the wealth and future of Iraq. Iraqi security forces and Task Force "All American" will continue to arrest black market operations,...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894   January 24, 2004Release Number: 04-01-60 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” OPERATIONS CONTINUE TO SECURE AL ANBAR RAMADI, Iraq - Task Force “All American” continued missions on 23 Jan. to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. At 12:30 a.m., in the 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s area of operation, soldiers from 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducted a cordon and search of two locations northeast of Fallujah to kill or capture anti-coalition...

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb in a town west of Baghdad killed three American soldiers and injured six in addition to several Iraqi civilians, the military said. The attack took place near a U.S. military checkpoint in Khaldiyah city, 70 miles west of Baghdad, witnesses said, speaking on condition of anonymity. A U.S. military spokesman would not give details of the bombing except to say: "Three Task Force All American soldiers were killed and six were wounded when a vehicle based improvised explosive device detonated at 4:15 p.m this afternoon."

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 19, 2004Release Number: 04-01-47 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” PROVIDES AID, SECURITY FOR AL ANBAR RAMADI, Iraq— The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions over the last 24 hours to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. Civil affairs personnel with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team delivered $12,000 to three clinics and a hospital in the Iskandariyah area which will allow the clinics and hospitals to purchase needed medicines....

  Large Weapons Cache Uncovered In AR Ramadi, 23 Detained RAMADI, Iraq – Members of Task Force “All-American” conducted cordon and search missions in western Ramadi last night to capture anti-Coalition forces identified in previous interrogations. In addition to the 23 personnel detained in the operations, two weapons caches, which were the largest found to date in Al Anbar province, were also captured. At the first site, Coalition Forces found: three SA-7 missiles, 105 rocket-propelled grenades, 125 RPG boosters, 16 RPG launchers, two RPG sights, two 14.5 mm anti-aircraft machine guns with 3,000 rounds, one Belgian 7.62 mm machine...

  Task Force “All-American” Captures Key Resistance Leader In Al Fallujah - Update RAMADI, Iraq— On 11 Jan, 2004, elements of the 82d Airborne Division combined with Special Operations Forces conducted a coordinated mission in Fallujah. The purpose of this particular mission was to capture black list #54, Khamis Sirhan Bashir Al-Muhammed. The mission was a success, Khamis Sirhan was captured and there were no friendly casualties. The 82d Airborne Division has been tracking Khamis Sirhan and he has been the Division’s number 1 target for a number of months. Kahmis Sirhan was the key regional former regime element...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 16, 2004Release Number: 04-01-44 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” REMOVES EXPLOSIVES, INSURGENTS FROM POPULACE RAMADI, Iraq — Task Force “All American” continued operations in the Al Anbar province to ensure the safety of civilians and prevent further violence in the area. At 9 a.m. this morning, elements of 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division identified an improvised explosive device north of Habbaniyah. Upon further analysis, the device was found to be four SA-3 warheads, each wrapped in approximately...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 13, 2004Release Number: 04-01-31 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONTINUES STABILITY OPERATIONS RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. Task Force “All American” conducted 187 patrols, to include eight joint patrols, cleared five caches and conducted six offensive operations. There were five contacts with anti-coalition forces, in which there were no Task Force “All...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 11, 2004Release Number: 04-01-22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TF “ALL-AMERICAN” UNCOVERS CACHE WITH LOCAL HELP RAMADI, Iraq – Task Force “All-American” soldiers discovered a large weapons cache with the help of a local Iraqi civilian at approximately 9 p.m. Jan. 9. The man led them to a house in Ramadi where the following were found: 33 anti-tank and 16 anti-personnel RPG rounds, three RPG launchers, one crate of RPG propellant, 13 hand grenades, 40 fuses, a large quantity of small...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894   January 9, 2004Release Number: 04-01-18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” AND ICDC OPERATIONS PROVIDE SECURITY, ICDC GRADUATES FALLUJAH, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force “All-American,” continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, Task Force “All-American” conducted 187 patrols, including 9 joint patrols with the Iraqi Police and Border Patrol Guards. Soldiers of...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894   January 6, 2004Release Number: 04-01-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONFISCATES WEAPONS, EMPLOYS IRAQIS RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also know as Task Force “All American”, continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units conducted 196 patrols, 16 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out...

Coalition forces have "turned the corner" in western Iraq, said Army Maj. Gen. Charles H. Swannack Jr., 82nd Airborne Division commander, during a Baghdad press conference today. The general also said the coalition is "on a glide path to success" in the region. He said attacks against Task Force All-American forces have decreased almost 60 percent in the past month. The task force covers Anbar province in western Iraq. The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is part of the force. Swannack said the soldiers are making great progress against the former regime cells and the financial network that funded those cells....

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 4, 2004Release Number: 04-01-11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” CAPTURES ARMS DEALERS, CONFISCATES ILLEGAL ARMS AR RAMADI, Iraq – During the past 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements, also known as Task Force “All-American,” conducted 167 patrols, five of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out five offensive operations. During these operations, three enemy personnel were killed and 70 were captured. Entry was denied to 225 people at the border crossing at Trebil...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 3, 2004Release Number: 04-01-07 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” SOLDIERS CONFISCATE WEAPONS AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force “All American”, continued missions Thursday to capture enemy personnel who continue violence against coalition forces and the people of Al Anbar. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 151 patrols, nine of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out four...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 2, 2004Release Number: 04-01-04 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN”, IRAQI POLICE CONDUCT SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force “All American”, continued missions yesterday to capture enemy personnel who continue violence against coalition forces and the people of Al Anbar. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 188 patrols, 17 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 January 2, 2004Release Number: 04-01-03 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” UPDATE AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force “All American”, continued missions yesterday to capture enemy personnel who continue violence against coalition forces and the people of Al Anbar. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 204 patrols, 15 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out two cordon and...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 December 30, 2003Release 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...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894   December 29, 2003Release Number: 03-12-73 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL-AMERICAN” SOLDIERS CAPTURE SUSPECTED IED MAKER, CONFISCATE WEAPONS AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 192 patrols, 35 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out three offensive operations. These...

CJTF-7 Public AffairsBAGHDAD, IraqRelease #031227g  Roll-up of task force “All-American’s” activities AR RAMADI, Iraq – During the last 24 hours, Task Force “All-American” conducted 161 patrols, three of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, cleared two caches, conducted two cordon and searches, and dropped two joint attack direct munitions (JDAM) bombs near Khalidiyah. There were two enemy contacts today – one mortar attack near Husaybah and a direct fire engagement that occurred during a cordon and search northwest of Khalidiyah. Last night in 1st Brigade’s area, members of Task Force 1-16 conducted a cordon and search to kill or capture...

CJTF-7 Public AffairsBAGHDAD, IraqRelease #031227f   Task force “All-American” conducts airstrike to destroy enemy safe house  AR RAMADI, Iraq – Task Force “All-American’s” Operation Stocking Stuffer is complete.This morning, Air Force F-16 fighters from the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron dropped two joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) bombs to destroy an abandoned two-story house known to be a launching pad for attacks against Coalition Forces.  The house had been utilized on six different occasions to attack Coalition Forces and is located three kilometers northwest of Khalidiyah.Soldiers from Task Force 1-34 cordoned off the area to provide safety and security for the...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 December 26, 2003Release Number: 03-12-63 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE ALL AMERICAN SOLDIERS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE SECURITY IN AL ANBAR During the last 24 hours, Task Force All American soldiers in Al Anbar conducted 160 patrols (including seven joint patrols with Iraqis). Task Force All American soldiers cleared one weapons cache, and conducted one cordon and search. In Fallujah, Task Force 1-504 soldiers conducted a cordon an search of a nine-building complex that resulted in an additional confiscation of munitions:...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 December 24, 2003Release Number: 03-12-58 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOLDIERS AND POPULACE CONTINUE BUILDING RELATIONSHIP IN AL ANBAR AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 82nd Airborne Division maintained operations in the Al Anbar province aimed at the continued development of Iraq’s infrastructure and the country’s growth as a free, independent nation. During the last 24 hours, soldiers in Al Anbar conducted 196 patrols, including six joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. Last night in 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry...

OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS CONTINUE TO CAPTURE TARGETED ENEMIES AR RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue missions aimed at assisting local Iraqis in the reconstruction effort and stopping violence in the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, soldiers in Al Anbar conducted 237 patrols, including 32 joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi Police. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division also carried out six offensive operations. Earlier this morning in 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division’s area, paratroopers conducted a cordon and search northwest of Fallujah to kill or capture former regime elements that continue...

AR RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue missions aimed at assisting local Iraqis in the reconstruction effort and to stop violence in the Al Anbar province. During the past 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units conducted 229 patrols, including 79 joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi Police. The soldiers also carried out seven cordon-and-searches and several raids. These operations resulted in one Iraqi being killed, three being wounded and the capture of 96 terrorists. Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment conducted three cordon and searches aimed at killing...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS 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 22, 2003Release Number: 03-12-55 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE “ALL AMERICAN” CONDUCTS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AR RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue missions aimed at assisting local Iraqis in the reconstruction effort and stopping violence in the Al Anbar province. During the last 24 hours, we conducted 204 patrols, including 25 joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. Soldiers also carried out 16 offensive operations. During these operations, there were...

AR RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force “All American” continue missions aimed at assisting local Iraqis in developing a new era of peace and prosperity for all the country’s people. During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units conducted 168 patrols, including nine joint patrols with Iraqi national elements. During the night, the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment conducted vehicle traffic checkpoint operations, detaining four people. One vehicle approached Coalition Forces at a high rate of speed after passing clearly visible and well-lit signs designating the traffic control point (TCP). The soldiers then fired warning shots,...