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| March 24, 2004 Release Number: 04-03-47 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPERATION IRON PROMISE DAY FIVE BAGHDAD, Iraq -Task Force 1st Armored Division soldiers captured 12 individuals suspected of planning attacks on Coalition forces March 22, day five of Operation Iron Promise. Iron Promise is a TF 1 AD operation targeting former regime elements and other extremists who pose a threat to the Iraqi people and stand in the way of a new Iraq. In addition, TF 1AD soldiers confiscated three AK-47s, 19 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 50 blasting caps and four pistols. They also conducted 43 escort missions and 600 patrols, including 40 alongside Iraqi Defense Force partners. -30- |
