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
March 23, 2004
Release Number: 04-03-46
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OPERATION IRON PROMISE DAY FOUR
BAGHDAD, Iraq - IRON PROMISE is a Task Force 1st Armored Division operation targeting former regime elements and other extremists who pose a threat to the Iraqi people and stand in the way of a new Iraq.
In addition to enemies captured, the Task Force seized 14 AK-47 assault rifles and a pistol, 20 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 30 mortar rounds, 100 mortar fuses and assorted small arms ammunition.
The Task Force also conducted 538 patrols, including 38 joint missions with Coalition and Iraqi Defense Force partners, and 35 escort missions.
IRON PROMISE, along with many other actions involving U.S. and Iraqi Defense and police forces are part of an ongoing campaign to bring stabilization and security to the country and people of Iraq.
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