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
January 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-01-44
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TASK FORCE "ALL AMERICAN" REMOVES EXPLOSIVES, INSURGENTS FROM POPULACE
RAMADI, Iraq - Task Force "All American" continued operations in the Al Anbar province to ensure the safety of civilians and prevent further violence in the area.
At 9 a.m. this morning, elements of 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division identified an improvised explosive device north of Habbaniyah. Upon further analysis, the device was found to be four SA-3 warheads, each wrapped in approximately 45 pounds of TNT. Approaching traffic was stopped while an explosive ordnance disposal team disarmed the devices.
Last night at approximately 7 p.m. in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's area of operations, soldiers identified 36 explosions impacting near a border checkpoint. A quick reaction force conducted reconnaissance of the point of origin and observed a van traveling east. The force was engaged with two rocket-propelled grenades near the point of origin and the coalition forces returned fire, killing two enemy personnel. The unit subsequently conducted a cordon and search of a compound where the identified van stopped and captured six enemy personnel. They also confiscated an RPG launcher and a 62 mm Chinese rocket.
During the last 24 hours, Task Force "All American" conducted 213 patrols, to include 13 joint patrols, and cleared three weapons caches.
These operations reaffirm the dedication of Task Force "All American" to the Iraqi people. The operations are carried out in an effort to remove anti-coalition forces from the population and promote peace in the region.
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