Release A051011d
U.S. aviation, infantry forces hunt down terrorists
Multi-National Force-Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad aviation and ground forces combined efforts to defeat terrorists in south Baghdad Oct. 9.
Blackhawk helicopters, assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Assault Helicopter), and Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment flew to the area for cordon-and-search missions of more than 30 houses.
One terrorist was killed and 15 others were detained during the combat operations.
The mission was focused on capturing terrorists believed to be responsible for improvised explosive device attacks last month.
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To obtain the photos associated with this release, contact Task Force Baghdad Public Affairs. DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL
Photos:
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq – A Blackhawk helicopter from 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment (Assault Helicopter) departs FOB Falcon, carrying Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division in a hunt for terrorists Oct. 9. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer D. Atkinson, Aviation Brigade PAO)
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq – Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division unload from 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment Blackhawks after returning to FOB Falcon Oct. 9. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jennifer D. Atkinson, Aviation Brigade PAO)
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, SGT. FIRST CLASS DAVID ABRAMS AT: DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL
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