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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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December 17, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-39
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TASK FORCE "ALL AMERICAN" DISCOVERS WEAPONS CACHES
AR RAMADI, Iraq - The 82d Airborne Division and attached units, also known as Task Force "All American," continued security operations within the Al Anbar Province.
Task Force "All American's" 1st Brigade Combat Team conducted a route reconnaissance east of Ar Ramadi when they noticed freshly dug earth. Upon further investigation, they found two substantial caches. Discovered were three SA-7 launchers, 11 SA-6 warheads, 15 SA-6 fuel rods, 203 artillery and mortar rounds of various calibers, 41 rocket propelled grenade (RPG) rounds, 10 RPG launchers, 24 62mm high-explosive rockets, 57 anti-tank (AT) mines, miscellaneous bomb-making materiel, and a pre-made improvised explosive device (IED) consisting of six 152mm artillery rounds wired together. All ammunition, except ten RPGs, was destroyed in place.
In 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's areas of responsibility, elements were led to a cache by a local tip. The source stated he knew where an IED was located in Hit and led forces to it. At the site, 200 anti-tank mines and 70 mortar rounds were discovered. In addition, five individuals were captured at the site and are being questioned at a nearby base.
Cooperation efforts between Iraqis and Task Force "All American" continue to grow, as forces remain committed in providing a more secure environment for the Al Anbar Province.
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