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Terrorists killed after firing at Coalition forces
TIKRIT, Iraq – Soldiers from Task Force Band of Brothers detained three terrorists and killed three others May 4 near Samarra .
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division troops worked a tip from local residents that led them to three known improvised explosive device emplacers. As the Soldiers began to leave the area with the detainees, they came under attack with small arms fire from a nearby rooftop.
The troops suppressed the rooftop fire and entered and killed the three attackers from the rooftop.
An Iraqi citizen was injured during the firefight, but still provided the Soldiers with information about the rooftop firers.
No Coalition forces were injured.
Scorpions take the lead
Story by Spc.Yolanda Moreno Leon
138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
HAMMAH AL-ALIL, Iraq – As Operation Iraqi Freedom continues more and more Iraqi based units are taking over for Coalition troops throughout the war-torn country.
Soldiers from 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, handed over security to 2nd Iraqi Army Division’s 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, aka The Scorpion Battalion, during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Iraqi Army Headquarters in Hammam Al-Alil April 27.
Iraqi Soldiers have been active in the Hamman Al-Alil community and have been critical to the establishment of security in the region which was once a hotbed of insurgent activity.
“Today we have complete confidence in our abilities and insist on carrying the responsibility for security in our area through cooperation with the entire security establishment, tribal shieks, and local leaders,” said Col. Hajji Commander 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army. “All of us will work as one team, as brothers, to keep the area safe and go forward for freedom and democracy.”
According to Maj. Ken Slover, fire support officer, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, today marks a significant milestone in the security of the western Tigris River valley.
“The IA (Soldiers) have a vested interest in security,” Maj. Slover said. “They also have a street knowledge from growing up in and understanding the associations of the region.”
Maj. Slover said the Iraqi Army has had a long standing partnership with the Hammam Al-Alil police force and cadre from the Iraqi Police Basic Skills Course.
“The unity of effort between the IA and IP and the ability to plan, coordinate and execute unilateral operations without Coalition input has produced a tremendous effect in the area,” said Maj. Slover.
Lt. Col. John Norris, commander, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment , spoke briefly at the ceremony and said is has been a privilege working side-by-side with the Scorpion Battalion.
“We have sweated and bled together and I am proud to hand over the responsibility and security to these warriors,” Lt. Col. Norris said.
“From this point forward, the security of the Western Tigris River Valley will be in the capable hands of the Scorpion Battalion,” said Maj. Slover. “This represents yet another benchmark for the independence of the Iraqi government and its military forces.”
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Iraqi Army ready to roll
Story by Spc. Yolanda Moreno Leon
138 th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces received armored Humvees from Coalition Forces in April 2006 on Forward Operating Base Courage, Mosul, Iraq.
The vehicles are on loan to the ISF to help them succeed at their mission and to build the confidence of their Soldiers to effectively patrol the streets of Mosul.
“We are taking some of our Humvees that we have and loaning them to the Iraqis so they can have vehicles to patrol with,” said Staff Sgt. Allen Bennett, shop foreman, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. “This will ensure that Iraqi Soldiers will not have to ride in the back of an [unarmored] pickup truck.”
According to Staff Sgt. Bennett, the shop had to put the Iraqi flag and other markings on the loaner Humvees in order to distinguish their Humvees from our own.
Staff Sgt. Bennett said the goal is for the Iraqis to take over and get them to feel more confident on patrols and missions.
“This will help the Iraqis accomplish their missions without fear,” said Staff Sgt. Bennett. “This is another step to let the Iraqis control their own country.”
Scorpions take the lead
Story by Spc.Yolanda Moreno Leon
138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
HAMMAH AL-ALIL, Iraq – As Operation Iraqi Freedom continues more and more Iraqi based units are taking over for Coalition troops throughout the war-torn country.
Soldiers from 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, handed over security to 2nd Iraqi Army Division’s 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, aka The Scorpion Battalion, during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Iraqi Army Headquarters in Hammam Al-Alil April 27.
Iraqi Soldiers have been active in the Hamman Al-Alil community and have been critical to the establishment of security in the region which was once a hotbed of insurgent activity.
“Today we have complete confidence in our abilities and insist on carrying the responsibility for security in our area through cooperation with the entire security establishment, tribal shieks, and local leaders,” said Col. Hajji Commander 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army. “All of us will work as one team, as brothers, to keep the area safe and go forward for freedom and democracy.”
According to Maj. Ken Slover, fire support officer, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, today marks a significant milestone in the security of the western Tigris River valley.
“The IA (Soldiers) have a vested interest in security,” Maj. Slover said. “They also have a street knowledge from growing up in and understanding the associations of the region.”
Maj. Slover said the Iraqi Army has had a long standing partnership with the Hammam Al-Alil police force and cadre from the Iraqi Police Basic Skills Course.
“The unity of effort between the IA and IP and the ability to plan, coordinate and execute unilateral operations without Coalition input has produced a tremendous effect in the area,” said Maj. Slover.
Lt. Col. John Norris, commander, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment , spoke briefly at the ceremony and said is has been a privilege working side-by-side with the Scorpion Battalion.
“We have sweated and bled together and I am proud to hand over the responsibility and security to these warriors,” Lt. Col. Norris said.
“From this point forward, the security of the Western Tigris River Valley will be in the capable hands of the Scorpion Battalion,” said Maj. Slover. “This represents yet another benchmark for the independence of the Iraqi government and its military forces.”
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