Weapon, suspect captures a result of security force operations

TFF Press Release) (excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized four weapons caches, detained 13 suspected terrorists, killed one and injured two terrorists during operations Friday and today.
Iraqi Police engaged and wounded two terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Friday. One individual fled and the other was transported to a local hospital.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed one terrorist after being attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar today. The 2/3 ACR also detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two operations in Tal Afar Friday. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Friday.

Security forces continue to pursue terrorists and weapons

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 21, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom have killed 11 terrorists, detained 52 others and seized several weapons caches since Monday.
Soldiers from Task Force Freedom killed three terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Tuesday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment and Multi-National Forces also killed eight terrorists, wounded one, detained one and seized a weapons cache of small arms and ammunition during separate raids in Mosul Monday. Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Mosul Tuesday. The unit also seized a weapons cache consisting of small arms and multiple rounds of ammunition in Mosul Tuesday. An Explosive Ordinance Team reduced the cache without incident. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapon with silencer and ammunition during a raid in Mosul Monday Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Tuesday. Soldiers from 1/3 ACR also detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Tal Afar Monday. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a mortar tube with ammunition during three separate raids in Tal Afar Monday. The unit also detained 16 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate cordons and searches today and Monday. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache of small arms and ammunition in Tal Afar Monday. Weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Security forces seize numerous weapons caches

(TFF Press release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 17, 2005) – Multi-National forces from 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one suspected terrorist and seized six weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul. Suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized five weapons caches during operations in Tal Afar. The caches included several rocket propelled grenade rounds and parts, several rifles, mortar rounds, and grenades. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. All weapons were confiscated for future destruction.
Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at capturing or killing terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.
Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.

Combat operations in north lead to capture of terrorists and weapons

TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National forces from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.
As a part of Operation Restoring Rights Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army and Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed two terrorists following an attack on their patrol in Tal Afar. In other operations there, Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized three weapons caches during search operations. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Brigade (SBCT) detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in eastern Mosul. Suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at capturing or killing terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

Operations in Tal Afar net capture of 78 terror suspects

(TFF press release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 13, 2005) – As a part of the ongoing Operation Restoring Rights in Tal Afar Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom detained 78 suspected terrorists during operations there Monday.
In successful combat operations Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 57 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two operations in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment also detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at capturing or killing terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces round up 94 terrorists in Tal Afar

(TFF press release)
TAL AFAR, IRAQ (September 13, 2005) –Iraqi Army Soldiers and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom moved into their 11th day of Operation Restoring Rights by capturing 94 terrorists and killing one in Tal Afar Monday.
The operation has resulted in 341 terrorists captured and 22 caches seized, including six on Monday. The operation is designed to provide stable security in the city of Tal Afar. Operations to date have been an overwhelming success.

Security forces wrap up more terrorists and weapons caches

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 10, 2005) (TFF press release) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 44 suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches Friday and today.
Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a rocket launcher during a raid in Mosul Friday.
Iraqi Police Commandos along with Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 24 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar. The unit also seized a mortar system with multiple rounds of ammunition. Iraqi Police detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a cache consisting of hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Friday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Security forces kill and capture more terrorists

TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 9, 2005)Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed 11 terrorists and detained 13 suspected terrorists Thursday and today.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with MNF Soldiers detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Ganus Thursday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized an AK-47 during separate operations in eastern Mosul Thursday. The weapon was confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed ten terrorists engaged in movement of arms and ammunition in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed another insurgent engaged in terror activity in Tal Afar Thursday. Security forces continue on the offensive to suppress terror operations. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens.

SPC Jeffrey A. Williams

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of Warrenville, Ill., died on Sept. 5, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Williams was assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Elimination of terrorists steady in northern Iraq

(TFF Press Release) (excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 8, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed seven terrorists and detained another seven Wednesday and today.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed four terrorists who they observed with weapons on a building preparing an ambush in Tal Afar Wednesday. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR killed three more terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Tal Afar today.

Operations ramping up against terror in northern Iraq

(TFF Press Release excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 4, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed 13 terrorists, detained 18 suspected terrorists, and seized a weapons cache today.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed seven terrorists after receiving small arms fire during three separate incidents in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR also detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed six terrorists after being engaged by rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire from a mosque in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 4/3 ACR reported a secondary explosion from the mosque after engaging the terrorists. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

More finds aimed at improving security in northern Iraq

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 4, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 22 suspected terrorists and seized improvised explosive making material Saturday and today.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 22 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and confiscated a vehicle during a raid in Al Amalah today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized improvised explosive making materials, a shotgun, numerous rounds of ammunition, and protective masks during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Saturday. All items were confiscated for future destruction.

2LT Charles R. Rubado CWO Dennis P. Hay

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

2nd Lt. Charles R. Rubado, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Rubado was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Chief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay, 32, of Valdosta, Ga., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Hay was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Our sympathys extend to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of these two young men.