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| Iraq |
| AL ANBAR 12-25-03 |
| 2003-12-26 |
| Task Force All American soldiers in the Al Anbar region conducted 192 patrols, 11 of which were joint with Iraqis. 3rd Brigade, 82d Airborne Division conducted two cordon and search operations to kill or capture individuals involved in anti-Coalition activities east of Iskandariyah and members of former regime element cells in the Al Karmah area. The first operation was conducted without incident and resulted in the capture of one of the primary targets. The second operation resulted in the capture of nine enemy personnel, including two of the primary targets. In addition to various small arms weapons and munitions, our soldiers confiscated improvised explosive device (IED)-making materials, Fedayeen propaganda, two protective masks, and improvised mortar-making materials. Late last night, soldiers from Task Force 1-32 received a report of a possible mass gravesite northwest of Iskandariyah. The soldiers moved in and secured the area. The CID has been notified and will conduct an investigation in the coming days. Early this morning, Task Force 1-32 conducted a cordon and search to capture three targets involved in anti-Coalition activities. The mission resulted in the capture of one primary target. Last night in 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s area, five Iraqi border guards were arrested in Husaybah for taking bribes during the course of their duties. They were evacuated to FOB Tiger for interrogation. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #1 Allright!! We are paying the border guards (at least from what I heard) more than they had ever been paid before -- no real reason for bribery other than that is the way it has been done for centuries. Make an example of them and publicize it around the new guys. Cuts way down on bribery not only in the Border Guards, but others as well. Good going!!!! |
| Posted by: SamIII 2003-12-26 9:18:20 AM |