The latest good news from CENTCOM (release date 3/12/07) that you won't be reading in the NY Times, Washington Post, or any other fishwrap... Keep up the great work, Iraqis!
IRAQI ARMY STOPS 27 TERRORIST CELL MEMBERS IN AS SADIYAH
AS SADIYAH, Iraq – The 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi army, in partnership with a military transition team from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted operations against specific terrorist cells Thursday through Saturday in As Sadiyah, Iraq, in the interest of improving stability for the area’s residents.
During the operation, 16 anti-Iraqi forces were killed and 11 suspected terrorists were detained. The detainees will be processed for further questioning.
The IA exploited a cache consisting of a sniper rifle, a mortar sight, a hand grenade, five AK-47s and improvised explosive device-making materials.
“The Iraqi army continues to distinguish itself through vigilance and values. Their selfless service to the people of Diyala is providing confidence and security to the people while they improve their skills, knowledge and attributes as a professional organization,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3-1 Cav. commander and senior U.S. Army officer in Diyala Province.
The soldiers also discovered and defused an IED which could have been used to target other innocent people or security forces.
After the operation, the IA provided medical care to citizens with minor medical issues, and passed out supplies to the local population.
The commander of the IA battalion also met with the As Sadiyah mayor and police chief in hopes of building a partnership to sustain the security and stability of the region.
“The ISF is improving everyday while securing the population and defeating a determined enemy,” Sutherland said.
COALITION FORCES CAPTURE 22 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN IRAQ
BAGHDAD, Iraq –Coalition Forces captured 22 suspected terrorists during operations Monday morning targeting al-Qaeda and foreign fighter facilitators.
During operations in Mosul, Coalition Forces captured four suspected terrorists allegedly involved in the planning of improvised explosive devices attacks on friendly forces.
A senior foreign fighter facilitator was captured north of Habbaniyah, and two suspects who are reportedly involved in weapons facilitation were detained in Baghdad.
Northeast of Tarmiyah, Coalition Forces captured thirteen suspected terrorists with alleged involved in weapons movement and foreign fighter facilitation.
South of Amiriyah, two suspected terrorists with alleged ties to foreign fighter facilitation and weapons movement were also detained.
“Coalition Forces will continue deliberate and methodical operations in order to pursue, capture or kill terrorists trying to prevent a peaceful and stable Iraq," said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.
IRAQI ARMY STOPS 27 TERRORIST CELL MEMBERS IN AS SADIYAH
AS SADIYAH, Iraq – The 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi army, in partnership with a military transition team from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted operations against specific terrorist cells Thursday through Saturday in As Sadiyah, Iraq, in the interest of improving stability for the area’s residents.
During the operation, 16 anti-Iraqi forces were killed and 11 suspected terrorists were detained. The detainees will be processed for further questioning.
The IA exploited a cache consisting of a sniper rifle, a mortar sight, a hand grenade, five AK-47s and improvised explosive device-making materials.
“The Iraqi army continues to distinguish itself through vigilance and values. Their selfless service to the people of Diyala is providing confidence and security to the people while they improve their skills, knowledge and attributes as a professional organization,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3-1 Cav. commander and senior U.S. Army officer in Diyala Province.
The soldiers also discovered and defused an IED which could have been used to target other innocent people or security forces.
After the operation, the IA provided medical care to citizens with minor medical issues, and passed out supplies to the local population.
The commander of the IA battalion also met with the As Sadiyah mayor and police chief in hopes of building a partnership to sustain the security and stability of the region.
“The ISF is improving everyday while securing the population and defeating a determined enemy,” Sutherland said.
COALITION FORCES CAPTURE 22 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN IRAQ
BAGHDAD, Iraq –Coalition Forces captured 22 suspected terrorists during operations Monday morning targeting al-Qaeda and foreign fighter facilitators.
During operations in Mosul, Coalition Forces captured four suspected terrorists allegedly involved in the planning of improvised explosive devices attacks on friendly forces.
A senior foreign fighter facilitator was captured north of Habbaniyah, and two suspects who are reportedly involved in weapons facilitation were detained in Baghdad.
Northeast of Tarmiyah, Coalition Forces captured thirteen suspected terrorists with alleged involved in weapons movement and foreign fighter facilitation.
South of Amiriyah, two suspected terrorists with alleged ties to foreign fighter facilitation and weapons movement were also detained.
“Coalition Forces will continue deliberate and methodical operations in order to pursue, capture or kill terrorists trying to prevent a peaceful and stable Iraq," said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.
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