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Iraq
U.S. Troops Arrest Four in Iraq Raid
2003-09-08
More than 100 U.S. troops stormed homes in Saddam Hussein's hometown Tikrit early Monday, searching for Saddam loyalists accused of financing or coordinating attacks on American soldiers. Four wanted men were arrested, the military said. Acting on tips from Iraqis detained in previous raids as well as intelligence sources, the troops raided the houses in downtown Tikrit almost simultaneously, catching the men asleep.
Oh, slick! I like slick!
The bloodless raid involved three companies from the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division in Humvees, Bradley fighting vehicles and 5-ton trucks. "All those targeted were involved in attacks on coalition forces and government officials," said Lt. Col. Steve Russell, 1st Battalion commander. "The message we communicate is if you involve in this type of activity, we will hunt you down or we will kill you." The raid targeted six men suspected of financing attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces in and around Tikrit, the hotbed of support for Saddam. At least two of them were not in their homes, said Col. James Hickey, commander of the 4th Infantry's 1st Brigade. The rest included cell leaders of Saddam Fedayeen guerrillas, who have fired rocket-propelled grenades on American patrols and rigged the roads of Tikrit with homemade bombs that have killed or wounded dozens of soldiers, U.S. military officials said. Their identities were not disclosed, in line with military rules.
Posted by:Fred Pruitt

#5  Parts of the 4th ID are in Texas, parts are in Colorado. I don't know if there are any other places that host parts of the organization. It's a good bunch, and we're proud of 'em!
Posted by: Old Patriot   2003-9-8 12:40:12 PM  

#4  LTC Steve is definitly on my "buy 'im a beer" list...
Posted by: mojo   2003-9-8 12:16:32 PM  

#3  Sherry,

The local base or unit will have a website. Or you can often find troop deployments on Military.com. If you get a chance to go to a homecoming which will be open to the public, it may be one of the most enjoyable experiences for any American even if they don't have a relative or friend that is returning. I watched the telecast of the POW return. Wish I could have been there in person.
Posted by: Super Hose   2003-9-8 8:31:16 AM  

#2  Lots of months ago -- I sat at a railroad crossing, watching train car after train car go by. Loaded with army jeeps, tanks, semis -- you name it, it was on that train.

I waited a LONG time --- and I had smiles and lots of tears, cause this train was coming from Ft. Hood, headed south,toward the Gulf of Mexico... you just knew where that stuff was going....

Now, this Lt. Col. Steve Russell? I've watched the departures, the returns to Ft. Hood -- and if this "liberal" Austin paper of mine, even gives me a "hint" that he's coming home, with his guys.... I plan to be there! But that's a dream. This paper is the king of king of the quaymire theory.. and of course, it's Bush's fault.

So --- you guys of military status.... I read daily... but how will I really know, he's bringing his guys home... and I want to be one of those folks lining that road.... holding a sign.... Cause I know, some of that stuff, I saw on that train that day, is with he and his guys.

No --- I have some clients that work at Ft. Hood... but no one person to let me know.

Thanks... I'm so proud of these guys....
Posted by: Sherry   2003-9-8 1:33:46 AM  

#1  "On Sunday, U.S. troops in the town shot and killed two Iraqis who opened fire on one of the Army observation posts. The attackers then escaped jumping roof to roof, but were chased down by soldiers with the help of residents who gave away their hideout, Luke said"

This is my favorite part of the article... specifically the "residents who gave away their hideout part"... nice to know average people even in tikrit where we are supposed to be hated, are going out of their way to help us. Let alone not helping the enemy to hide.
Posted by: Damn_Proud_American   2003-9-8 1:09:10 AM  

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