Christmas Eve In Iraq
~Snooper~
As we sit on our collective rumps, let us pray for our troops...they are still working for us so we can sit on our collective rumps in relative comfort and security.
Press Release A071224b
December 24, 2007
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda foreign terrorist facilitators, media networks
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition forces detained 10 suspected terrorists today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.
During an operation in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be associated with a foreign terrorist and weapons facilitation network. Reports indicate the wanted individual is related to one of the key facilitators in the network, who is also allegedly involved in al-Qaeda media and propaganda operations. In addition to the wanted individual, two suspected terrorists were detained during the operation.
Also in the capital city, Coalition forces captured another wanted individual believed to be an Ansar al-Islam leader involved in media and propaganda operations. The wanted individual is reportedly associated with numerous terrorist leaders involved in media operations who operate in and outside of Iraq.
During a series of operations in Samarra, Coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists while targeting another alleged foreign terrorist facilitator. Reports indicate the targeted individual is associated with an al-Qaeda leader who facilitates logistics, to include finances and weapons.
Farther north in Mosul, Coalition forces detained one suspect while targeting an alleged terrorist responsible for coordinating and directing numerous attacks in the region.
"We are targeting terrorists at every level of their networks," said Navy Capt. Vic Beck, MNF-I spokesman. "Foreign terrorists who come to Iraq with the help of al-Qaeda and commit murderous acts against the people have no place in the future of this country."
RELEASE No. 20071224-02
December 24, 2007
U.S. Soldiers detain suspected insurgent south of Baghdad
Multi-National Division - Center PAO
BAGHDAD - Soldiers from Troop A, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, detained one suspected insurgent in a night raid just south of a local shopping area known as "Four Corners," in Nahrwan, Iraq, Dec. 19.
According to Sgt. 1st Class James Mattwig, from Ashtabula, Ohio, a platoon sergeant in Troop A, a local resident called the troop with information that a known insurgent was seen visiting his cousin for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.
"Once we got the call, we got a platoon together and prepared to capture the individual at his cousin's house," Mattwig said.
Mattwig explained the targeted suspected insurgent ran from the house; however, Troop A Soldiers detained another known insurgent.
"Although we didn't get the individual we were after, we didn't fail," he said. "We cleared three houses and found another guy on the squadron's top 10 list."
"The tip leading to the capture of the suspected insurgent is a demonstration of trust between 3-1 Cav. Regt. Soldiers and local residents," said Capt. Troy Thomas, commander of Troop A, from Litchfield, Minn.
Troop A, 3-1 Cav. Regt. is assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since March.
As we sit on our collective rumps, let us pray for our troops...they are still working for us so we can sit on our collective rumps in relative comfort and security.
Press Release A071224b
December 24, 2007
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda foreign terrorist facilitators, media networks
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition forces detained 10 suspected terrorists today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.
During an operation in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be associated with a foreign terrorist and weapons facilitation network. Reports indicate the wanted individual is related to one of the key facilitators in the network, who is also allegedly involved in al-Qaeda media and propaganda operations. In addition to the wanted individual, two suspected terrorists were detained during the operation.
Also in the capital city, Coalition forces captured another wanted individual believed to be an Ansar al-Islam leader involved in media and propaganda operations. The wanted individual is reportedly associated with numerous terrorist leaders involved in media operations who operate in and outside of Iraq.
During a series of operations in Samarra, Coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists while targeting another alleged foreign terrorist facilitator. Reports indicate the targeted individual is associated with an al-Qaeda leader who facilitates logistics, to include finances and weapons.
Farther north in Mosul, Coalition forces detained one suspect while targeting an alleged terrorist responsible for coordinating and directing numerous attacks in the region.
"We are targeting terrorists at every level of their networks," said Navy Capt. Vic Beck, MNF-I spokesman. "Foreign terrorists who come to Iraq with the help of al-Qaeda and commit murderous acts against the people have no place in the future of this country."
RELEASE No. 20071224-02
December 24, 2007
U.S. Soldiers detain suspected insurgent south of Baghdad
Multi-National Division - Center PAO
BAGHDAD - Soldiers from Troop A, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, detained one suspected insurgent in a night raid just south of a local shopping area known as "Four Corners," in Nahrwan, Iraq, Dec. 19.
According to Sgt. 1st Class James Mattwig, from Ashtabula, Ohio, a platoon sergeant in Troop A, a local resident called the troop with information that a known insurgent was seen visiting his cousin for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.
"Once we got the call, we got a platoon together and prepared to capture the individual at his cousin's house," Mattwig said.
Mattwig explained the targeted suspected insurgent ran from the house; however, Troop A Soldiers detained another known insurgent.
"Although we didn't get the individual we were after, we didn't fail," he said. "We cleared three houses and found another guy on the squadron's top 10 list."
"The tip leading to the capture of the suspected insurgent is a demonstration of trust between 3-1 Cav. Regt. Soldiers and local residents," said Capt. Troy Thomas, commander of Troop A, from Litchfield, Minn.
Troop A, 3-1 Cav. Regt. is assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since March.
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