| Paratroopers captured a suspected rogue Jaish Al Mahdi (JAM) militia company commander wanted for a string of attacks using explosively formed projectiles, murder and intimidation against citizens in North Babil during Operation Marne Avalanche, August 5. Paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 501st Airborne, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, conducted an early morning raid in Musiyyib to capture the suspected cell leader. They also detained five suspected members of his ring. During Operation Marne Avalanche, the Paratroopers of the 4th BCT (Abn.) have killed 16 insurgents, conducted numerous precision raids, and captured more than 110 suspected insurgents, including eight cell leaders and other high value individuals. |