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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
December 25, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-61
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIERS AND IRAQIS CONTINUE JOINT EFFORTS TO MAKE AL ANBAR MORE SECURE
Task Force All American soldiers in the Al Anbar region conducted 192 patrols, 11 of which were joint with Iraqis.
3rd Brigade, 82d Airborne Division conducted two cordon and search operations to kill or capture individuals involved in anti-Coalition activities east of Iskandariyah and members of former regime element cells in the Al Karmah area. The first operation was conducted without incident and resulted in the capture of one of the primary targets. The second operation resulted in the capture of nine enemy personnel, including two of the primary targets. In addition to various small arms weapons and munitions, our soldiers confiscated improvised explosive device (IED)-making materials, Fedayeen propaganda, two protective masks, and improvised mortar-making materials.
Late last night, soldiers from Task Force 1-32 received a report of a possible mass gravesite northwest of Iskandariyah. The soldiers moved in and secured the area. The CID has been notified and will conduct an investigation in the coming days.
Early this morning, Task Force 1-32 conducted a cordon and search to capture three targets involved in anti-Coalition activities. The mission resulted in the capture of one primary target.
Last night in 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's area, five Iraqi border guards were arrested in Husaybah for taking bribes during the course of their duties. They were evacuated to FOB Tiger for interrogation.
Coalition forces and members of Task Force All American continue to work joint projects with Iraqis to help in the development of a more safe and secure environment.
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