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
November 19, 2003
Release Number: 03-11-33
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OPERATIONS MAKE IRAQ SAFER, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
AR RAMADI, IRAQ - The 82nd Airborne Division conducted operations to seek out those that destabilize the country and try to prevent coalition forces from carrying out their mission in Iraq. By accomplishing their missions, coalition forces continue to make Iraq a more stable and prosperous place for its citizens.
In the past 24 hours, soldiers from the 82dAbn. Div., also known as Task Force "All American," went on 160 patrols, nine of which were joint patrols with members of the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. Five offensive operations were also conducted; all were cordon and searches. These operations resulted in six enemy killed, three wounded, and 15 captured.
Soldiers engaged two criminals who were looting a munitions factory, near Iskandariyah. One looter was killed and the other was wounded. The wounded looter was taken to Forward Operating Base Chosin for further treatment. Following treatment he will remain in the custody of Coalition Forces. The incident is under investigation.
Tomorrow, the Al Anbar Trucking Company contract will be signed at 1 p.m. This initiative will create employment opportunities for hundreds in Al Anbar and generate additional revenue for the local economy, as local contractors will now begin moving non-essential supplies for coalition forces.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Infantry Division, and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment continue to combine their efforts with the new local Iraqi government to make a safer place for its inhabitants and coalition soldiers.
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