Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow

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

Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow, 40, of Peoria, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Nov. 24, when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into a canal. Pearrow was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.

ISF along with MNF continue partnership to find Anti-Iraqi Forces

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 28, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 50 suspected terrorists, killed seven, and seized multiple weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 19-26.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division along with Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity while conducting joint operations east of Tal Afar Nov. 20-25. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade along side Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACR detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during operations in Tal Afar Nov. 20. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade along side Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd ACR detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations near the Syrian border Nov. 20.
The Iraqi Police, with assistance from Soldiers Stryker Brigade Combat Team soldiers killed seven terrorists during a raid in Mosul Nov. 20. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Division detained one individual suspected of terrorist activities during operations east of Mosul Nov. 22. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division along with 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACR detained one individual during operations Nov. 23. in Tal Afar. Iraqi Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade in conjunction with 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACR detained two individuals Nov. 25 while conducting joint operations in Tal Afar.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade 3rd Division detained one individual during a successful cordon and search in Tal Afar Nov. 23. Seized in the operation were a rifle and RPK rounds. Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd ACR detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations near the Syrian border and seized a weapons cache consisting of 86 122mm rounds in Tal Afar Nov. 19-23. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd ACR detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during operations near the Syrian Boarder Nov. 21.
Soldiers from the172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul Nov. 20-21. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity in a successful raid in western Mosul. During the operation, Soldiers confiscated 30 boxes of explosive material, a timing device and a bundle of wire. Soldiers of 1-17 Infantry detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search of a residence in western Mosul Nov.22. Soldiers from the 65th Military Police Battalion detained one individual and seized a weapons cache consisting of rockets, mortars, and grenades in Mosul Nov. 24. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained 11 individuals while conducting operations Nov. 25 in Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained seven individuals while conducting operations in Mosul Nov. 25. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations Nov. 24, east of Mosul.

SGT Denis J. Gallardo

The Department of Defense announced yesterday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SGT Denis J. Gallardo, 22, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on Nov. 22, from a non-combat related illness. Gallardo was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.
Our sympathy is extended to his family and fellow soldiers for their loss.

ISF continue joint operations to halt terrorist activity

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 19, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 65 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov 14-19.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division wounded and detained one individual after observing him with a weapon and hand grenade in Tal Afar Nov 14. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Iraqi Police detained an individual attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device in Tal Afar Nov 14. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division confiscated weapons during a raid in Tal Afar Nov 15. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Iraqi Army Division detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Tal Afar Nov 16. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 13 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in and near Tal Afar Nov 17-18. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov 15-19. Soldiers from 4th Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity near the Syrian border Nov 15. Soldiers from 1st Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint near the Syrian Boarder Nov 18. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized several thousand U.S. dollars during separate operations in Mosul Nov 15-18. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained 17 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul Nov 15-18. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation northeast of Qayyarah Nov 15. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized several thousand U.S. dollars during separate operations in Mosul Nov 14. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at defeating 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.
TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL

SGT Tyrone L. Chisholm

The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SGT Tyrone L. Chisholm, 27, of Savannah, GA, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on Nov. 11, when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near his M1A2 Abrams Tank. SGT Chisholm was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.

Security forces continue robust operations in northern Iraq

(TFF Press Release) (excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 14, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 76 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 9-14.
Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 24 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized AK-47’s during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 10-11. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar Nov. 13. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment seized weapons during a search operation in western Mosul Nov. 11.
Soldiers from 2/3 ACR detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 9-14. Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations near the Syrian border Nov. 10-12. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 12-13.

Tal Afar citizens collect money from Iraqi government

(TFF Press Release)
By Sgt. 1st Class Donald Sparks3d U.S. CAVALRY PAO
TAL AFAR, Iraq — City officials in Tal Afar began handing out more $4.5 billion Iraqi Dinar to the citizens of the city early Saturday morning.
The Iraqi Transitional Government allocated the money to provide every family (head of the household) 157,000 Dinar ($100) within Tal Afar, including displaced families, as compensation to mitigate past terrorist activity in the city.
More than 3,000 Iraqi soldiers and police, partnered with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, assisted the citizens as they came to collect money.
Tal Afar Mayor Najem personally greeted residents of the city as they stood in line to collect their money and gave words of encouragement and praise.
“This money is for you and your families,” Najem said to the crowd waiting in line. “This money will help you to buy necessary items for your children.”
Najem remarked that the people of Tal Afar were happy and upbeat after discovering the government provided money to the people – many of whom had suffered from terrorist attacks in their neighborhoods.
“This is a great day for the people of the city,” Najem proclaimed.
Reconstruction projects are underway in Tal Afar following the end of combat operations ridding terrorists from the city.
Schools are being renovated or built, water wells are being constructed, electricity and phone lines are being improved and installed, and roads are being repaved to restore the city’s quality of life.

Security forces take more weapons and terrorists off the streets in northern Iraq

MOSUL, Iraq –Task Force Freedom operations in northern Iraq netted 11 terror suspects and confiscated weapons and ammunition Oct. 28-31.
Soldiers from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists and wounded another after being engaged with rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire hospital in northern Iraq Oct. 31. Soldiers evacuated the bodies to a local hospital. The unit searched the vehicle, discovering AK-47’s, a machine gun, hand grenades, and ammunition. Soldiers from 503rd Military Police seized a cache consisting of rolls of detonation cord, rocket propelled grenades and mortar rounds, a mortar tube, an improvised rocket launching tube, and 3,000 rounds of small-arms ammunition in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a cache consisting of weapons and magazines, 200-7.62 linked rounds of ammunition, and 300 rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition in Tuaim.
In eastern Mosul Oct. 30, Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained four terror suspects during a raid. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual identified as wanted in connection with the death of an Iraqi Policeman. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three more individuals identified for involvement in improvised explosive device activity and detained another individual suspected of terrorist activity during separate cordons and searches in Tal Afar and Tal Hajar. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar.
Task Force Freedom Soldiers engaged and wounded two terrorists attempting to flee during a vehicle pursuit in central Mosul Oct. 29.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment seized weapons, scopes, and loaded magazines during a search in western Mosul Oct. 28. Weapons caches were confiscated for future destruction.