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East Baghdad raid nets 16 suspected insurgents
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division captured 16 suspected insurgents during a raid Sept. 10 in the Rusafa District of eastern Baghdad.

The raid, carried out by Soldiers of Company D, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, was part of the continuous effort to sweep out insurgent strongholds in the area.

The suspects are being held for further questioning.

Captives freed, kidnappers captured
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — Two people were freed from captivity and four others arrested and charged with kidnapping after a tip-driven raid was conducted by soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 5th Division, 6th Iraqi Army at the Salhiyah Apartments Sept. 8.

According to Maj. Thomas Weiss, who is assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and is the officer-in-charge of the District Joint Security Station in central Baghdad’s Karkh District, the tip was provided from the mother of one of the victims being held.

The tip was initially provided to the 5th Brigade, 2nd Division National Police, who oversee security in the area, and the mission of locating and freeing the individuals was then turned over to the 4-5-6 IA.

The soldiers performed a cordon and search of the apartment complex until they were able to locate and free the two individuals.

After reaching the individuals, the Iraqi troops realized that one of the men who they had been sent to free was actually wanted by Iraqi Security Forces for questioning. He was detained along with the four other men being charged with kidnapping.

The five detainees were turned over and processed by the 5-2 National Police.

Weiss said that the outcome of the mission goes a long way in building trust between the ISF and the people that they serve.

“The fact that the 4-5-6 was able to take a resident’s complaint and successfully conduct this mission does wonders in building trust in the community,” Weiss said. “It lets them know that the IA is responsive to their needs.”

Coalition Forces nab three suspected militants
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – An air assault mission south of Baghdad Sept. 10 yielded three suspected militants who were detained after they were discovered with explosives.

The mission, dubbed Operation Falcon Fury, was led by 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade’s attack and assault elements and supported on the ground by Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, currently attached to Task Force Marne.

“This intelligence-driven operation was designed to disrupt enemy forces in their perceived safe havens,” said Lt. Col. Robert E. Wilson, 3rd CAB executive officer. “The air assault methodology is ideally suited for combining our aerial capabilities with a top notch and dynamically-led infantry company to keep the enemy guessing as to the Marne Division’s next move.”

One terrorist killed, 13 suspects detained as Coalition targets al-Qaeda in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 13 suspected terrorists during raids Wednesday to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq’s ability to operate in central Iraq.

Coalition forces raided several buildings southeast of Baqubah during an operation targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader in the area. When one man refused to follow the interpreter’s instructions and moved to retrieve a weapon, Coalition forces engaged the man in self-defense, killing him. The ground forces detained two suspected terrorists during the raid and found weapons and military-style assault vests on scene.

Coalition forces conducted two operations to disrupt car-bombing networks in the Tigris River Valley. In Tikrit, the ground forces captured an individual believed to operate a car-bombing cell and allegedly associated with Haytham Sabah al-Badri, the mastermind behind the Samarra Golden Mosque bombing, who was killed in a Coalition operation Aug. 2. North of Taji, Coalition forces captured a suspected car-bombing operative from the Baghdad network. Four additional suspected terrorists were detained in the two operations.

Coalition forces further disrupted the Baghdad terrorist network when they detained five suspected terrorists during an operation targeting foreign terrorist facilitators on the south side of the city.

“Our operations will continue to target both terrorist leaders and their operatives,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “We want to ensure al-Qaeda in Iraq remains unable to recover from the damage inflicted by Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces.”

15 suspects detained in operations targeting al-Qaeda in northern Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 15 suspected terrorists during operations Wednesday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders and their networks in the northern part of the country.

Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals in Mosul believed to be finalizing plans for an attack on the Mosul airfield during Ramadan. The two are also suspected of conducting attacks against Coalition forces and planning the attack on the Mosul airfield during Ramadan in 2006.

Near the Syrian border, Coalition forces captured a mortar expert wanted for his suspected involvement in August attacks on Kurdish government buildings in Sinjar. The ground forces detained six additional suspected terrorists during the raid and discovered a cache of weapons, including machine guns and vehicle mounts. After clearing civilians from the area, Coalition forces called in an air strike to destroy the cache.

Iraqi and Coalition forces in Kirkuk captured a suspected terrorist wanted for his ties to senior al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders. The ground forces detained five additional suspects during the raid.

“Al-Qaeda in Iraq has tried to move its operations and avoid the pressure we’re putting on them, but there’s no safe haven for terrorists in Iraq,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to attack their network, no matter where their operatives hide.”

Coalition airpower supports ground troops

SOUTHWEST ASIA
— Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Sept. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

Royal Air Force Harrier GR-9As attacked enemies on a hillside in Qalat with rockets and a general purpose 540 pound bomb.

The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed the weapons were a direct hit and the desired affect was achieved.

An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle provided a show of force with flares in Sangin to deter enemy activity.

The JTAC confirmed the show of force was successful.

In Bagram another GR-9A provided a show of force with flares to stop an enemy small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire on a Coalition convoy.

The JTAC confirmed the show of force was successful.

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs employed 30mm cannon rounds against multiple enemy fighting positions in Asadabad.

The JTAC confirmed the rounds hit the intended targets.

One pilot provided a show of force with flares to deter further enemy activity.

The JTAC confirmed the show of force was successful.

While defending Coalition forces under enemy fire near Orgun-E and Now Zad an Air Force B-1B Lancer destroyed an enemy mortar position, a compound and caves with Guided Bomb Units-31s.

The aircrew also successfully targeted another enemy position with a GBU-38.

The JTAC confirmed the hits.

F-15Es attacked enemies engaging Coalition forces near Deh Rawod with GBU-12s, a GBU-38 and cannon fire.

The JTAC confirmed the attacks hit their target.

The aircrews also provided a show of force expelling flares over the area as well.

In total, 45 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Ten Air Force and Royal Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan.

Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, A-10s fired cannon rounds on insurgents trying to escape from a search being conducted by Iraqi Police and U.S. forces in Balad.

A B-1B destroyed an enemy weapons cache and a road being traveled by the insurgents in Baghdad with GBU-31s and GBU-38s.

The aircrew also dropped GBU-31s and 38s on a building being used by the enemy.

Continuing the engagement, A-10s also hit the building with GBU-38s.

The building was destroyed by the strikes.

F-16s attacked a mortar position in Baghdad with GBU-12s.

Also in Baghdad, RAF Tornado GR-4s successfully attacked an enemy vehicle suspected of carrying mortars and other weapons with Enhanced Paveway II munitions.

The aircrew also provided surveillance of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

Navy F/A-18C Hornets attacked a mortar position with GBU-12s in Baghdad.

The pilots also conducted shows of force to provoke an enemy response.

The attack and the shows of force were determined successful.

The pilots also watched over a raid and looked for improvised explosive device emplacers.

In Yusufiyah, A-10s provided armed overwatch while ground forces conducted a search for an enemy sniper.

F-16s in Salman Pak destroyed an enemy truck with a GBU-12 in an area historically used as a weapons cache.

Additionally, they employed 20mm rounds against enemies running from the area with cannon fire.

The JTAC confirmed the hits.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 69 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Additionally, six Navy and Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 160 airlift sorties were flown; 430 tons of cargo was delivered, and approximately 4,775 passengers were transported.

This included approximately 50,380 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, Japan and Korea flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Sept. 10, U.S. Air Force, French Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 58 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3 million pounds of fuel to 270 receiving aircraft.

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