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November 23, 2003
Release Number: 03-11-38
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IRAQIS PREVENT IED ATTACK IN 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION'S AREA OF OPERATION
ISKANDARIYAH, Iraq - Iraqi civilians warned personnel from the Iraqi Railroad of an improvised explosive device placed on the tracks near Iskandariyah early this morning. The Iraqis flagged down the train to show them exactly where it was located.
The IED was made from three 155mm artillery rounds, all linked together. An explosive ordnance disposal team, attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, arrived at the scene and disarmed the IED. The rail line reopened at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Assistance between the people of the Al Anbar Province and the 82nd Airborne Divsion is increasing each day. The Iraqis' cooperation with coalition forces is helping the continued effort to turn Iraq into a democratic country.
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