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| Iraq |
| TASK FORCE âALL AMERICANâ ENGAGES ENEMY |
| 2003-12-17 |
| During the past 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division and subordinate units performed 164 patrols, including four joint patrols with the Iraqi Border Guard and Iraqi police. In 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Divisionâs areas of responsibility, an Iraqi train carrying US military goods was attacked northwest of Fallujah. The train was attacked with RPGs and some of the goods were being looted when OH-58D helicopters (KWs) arrived on station. The aircraft initially dispersed the crowd by firing warning shots. Three rail cars were burned and two were blown completely off of the track. Ground elements arrived to secure the area and later received additional RPG fire. There were no injuries to U.S. personnel from the engagement. In 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Divisionâs areas of responsibility, elements were attacked with an IED northwest of Khalidiyah. The force, consisting of two Bradleys, was positioned near a house observing an area known for anti-coalition actions when the remote controlled IED detonated. Analysis of the blast site revealed two 152mm artillery rounds wired for simultaneous detonation, but one of the rounds did not explode. There were three US wounded in action â 2 of them are currently at the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad while the third casualty has been treated and remains with a Forward Surgical Team at a base near Fallujah. Two individuals were captured during a thorough search of the area. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |