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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

December 29, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-73


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TASK FORCE "ALL-AMERICAN" SOLDIERS CAPTURE SUSPECTED IED MAKER, CONFISCATE WEAPONS

AR RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units continued missions over the last day to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province.

During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate elements conducted 192 patrols, 35 of which were joint patrols with Iraqis, and carried out three offensive operations. These operations resulted in the capture of 16 enemy personnel.

In 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division's area, soldiers conducted a cordon and search mission in Ar Ramadi aimed at capturing a suspected IED maker. Five Iraqis were captured during the operation including the mission's targeted individual.

Last night in 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment's area, soldiers conducted two raids in Husaybah. The operation was conducted successfully and resulted in the capture of three enemy personnel.

Earlier today in 1st Brigade's area, an Iraqi citizen reported the location of an IED in Khalidiyah and later led a patrol from Forward Operating Base Manhattan to the location. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team successfully deactivated the IED.

Also in 1st Brigade's area today, a team of engineers found two complete mortar systems north of Habbaniyah. Additionally, the soldiers confiscated an SA-7 missile, several mortar rounds, detonation cord, small arms weapons and ammunition, and a box of Iraqi military maps. The cache was found near where recent mortar attacks against Coalition Forces had taken place.

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, and the 1st Infantry Division continue to work with the people of Al Anbar to secure a successful future for the citizens of Iraq.

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