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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

April 6, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-69


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


U.S. ARMY V CORP CONTINUES ATTACK

CAMP VIRGINIA, KUWAIT- V Corps continued relentlessly attacking enemy forces in its march towards central Iraq.

The 3rd Infantry Division conducted aggressive offensive operations to secure the cities in route to central Baghdad. The 1st Brigade Combat Team seized a palace believed to be a Special Republican Guard Headquarters, while the 2nd Brigade Combat Team conducted a reconnaissance that led to enemy surrender. The three Brigades combined secured key terrain, which led to the destruction of 30 military vehicles, 30 technical vehicles, three T72 tanks, and three armored personnel carriers.

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) continues to isolate the city of An Najaf from enemy forces, allowing friendly forces to conduct stability and support operations. The division's fire power destroyed five mortars, two trucks, two weapons caches, and a host of other enemy combat systems.

The 82nd Airborne Division concentrated their efforts on conducting humanitarian assistance. The soldiers distributed 1200 meals, and worked to restore water and electricity in the city of As Samawah, making it a safer and more secure environment.

Combined, the V Corps destroyed multiple enemy combat systems today and took 30 enemy prisoners of war.