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 31, 2003
Release Number: 03-12-79
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TASK FORCE "ALL-AMERICAN" CAPTURES TARGETED INDIVIDUALS
AR RAMADI, Iraq - The 82nd Airborne Division and its subordinate units, also known as Task Force "All American," continue missions to bring peace and prosperity to the residents of the Al Anbar province.
During the last 24 hours, Task Force "All American" conducted 205 patrols, 17 of which were joint patrols with Iraqi forces, and carried out 14 offensive operations. One enemy was killed and 39 were captured during these operations. Entry was denied to 170 people at the border crossing at Trebil - all due to insufficient documentation. No one was turned away at Tanif, Husaybh, or Ar Ar.
Early Dec. 30, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade conducted six cordon and searches to kill or capture Wahabbi extremists operating in Fallujah and anti-Coalition Forces operating near Al Karmah. The operations resulted in the capture of eight enemy personnel, including one targeted individual and the confiscation of 18 small arms weapons, 36 artillery rounds, other miscellaneous demolitions, and a prepared improvised explosive device (IED).
During the evening of Dec. 29, 1st Brigade soldiers conducted a cordon and search to capture anti-Coalition terrorists operating in the Tamim section of Ar Ramadi. The operation resulted in the capture of six enemy personnel, including three primary targets.
Last night in 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment's area, soldiers were engaged with direct fire by three enemy personnel northeast of Husaybah. The soldiers returned fire immediately, killing one enemy attacker while the other two attackers fled the area.
This morning, 3rd ACR soldiers conducted three raids to kill or capture the people responsible for the attack on the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps headquarters in Ubaydi. The operation resulted in the capture of nine enemy and the confiscation of small arms weapons, grenades, and IED making materials.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, and the 1st Infantry Division continue operations to alleviate violence against Coalition Forces and the people of Al Anbar.
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