Securing Baghdad
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Established in 1917 to honor those who serve Vol. 1, No. 16 MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD “steadfast and loyal” august 20, 2006 Artillerymen use firepower Pace visits Camp Liberty Soldiers launch to protect Soldiers, General assures troops Operation River Harvest Marines in Fallujah they have support to rid area of terrorists Page 7 Page 11 Page 12 ECURING AGHDAD SMND-B launches Operation Together Forward in southernB Baghdad to root out terrorists, restore peace Story and photo by Spc. Rodney Foliente 4th Inf. Div. PAO BAGHDAD — raqi policemen and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers continued Operation Together Forward in southern Baghdad Aug. 7. Policemen from the 2nd National Police Division and Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry IRegiment, attached to MND-B’s 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, kicked off the operation with a cordon and search mission. “The overall goal is to promote security and bring stability throughout the greater Baghdad area,” said Capt. Paul Olsen, com- mander, Company A, 2nd Bn., 506th Inf. Regt. “We will accom- plish this by interdicting, or disrupting, (terrorist) activities and disrupting death-squad operations and movement.” He added that essential services, in conjunction with combat operations, are also crucial to stability in the region and that MND-B and the government of Iraq will continue to provide and expand those services for the people of Iraq. Operation Together Forward is a combined collaboration of Iraqi Security Forces and MND-B. Working with the NPs has a two-fold effect, said Olsen, who hails from Leesburg, Fla. Running combined operations allows MND-B Soldiers to continue to teach ISF and help them to become more adept in their future role of assuming security for all of Iraq. “It also provides a clear message to insurgents that they cannot drive a wedge between Iraqi and American Forces because we are committed to doing this together,” said Olsen. Ahmed, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Brigade, 2nd NP Div., said he enjoys working with American Soldiers and is confi- dent that together they will accomplish their mission. “We are here to catch bad guys, stop (their) intimidation and bring peace (to) Baghdad,” he said. During the search of an apartment building, a family offered their hospitality to the combined patrol of NPs and Co. A Soldiers. After serving chai tea and food, the family stated that they were happy that the This Week Iraqis and Americans were patrolling and searching the Cartoon Corner .... 22 area and for the sense of Faces & Places ...... 24 security that came with the MWR Calendars ... 17 trained professionals being Religious Services .. 20 BAGHDAD – Capt. Paul Olsen, commander, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th there. Sports Round Up ... 23 Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, attached to Multi-National Division – Baghdad, along Citizens like these may with an interpreter and an Iraqi National Policeman, review scores of false identification cards found see security, pg. 3 hidden during a cordon and search mission in Baghdad Aug. 7. Page 2 The Ivy Leaf august 20, 2006 NEWS FROM THE FRONT MND-B Soldiers detain five magazines of ammunition key Mahmudiyah and two hand grenades. The Soldiers detained one sus- terrorist group leader pected terrorist in connection with the weapons seizure. CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – A (Courtesy of 2nd BCT PAO, patrol from 1st Battalion, 502nd 4th Inf. Div.) Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Soldiers kill terrorist Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, detained a digging IED position key terrorist cell leader while BAGHDAD – Multi-National conducting a cordon and search Division – Baghdad Soldiers southwest of Baghdad at approx- engaged and killed a terrorist sus- imately 10:20 a.m. Aug. 10. pected of implanting an impro- Soldiers of Company D cap- vised-explosive device on the tured Abu Nur, a terrorist direct- side of a road north of Baghdad ly linked to the July 17 attack on Aug.1 night. a local market in Mahmudiyah. Soldiers from Company A, 7th The attack resulted in 40 local Squadron, 10th Cavalry national deaths and 70 more Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat wounded. Team, 4th Infantry Division, spot- “Our Soldiers are simply awe- ted the suspect digging a hole some. This is the third top mem- after curfew on the side of a road ber of this violent and elusive where IEDs are frequently terrorist cell we have detained in placed. recent weeks,” said Col. Todd Upon identifying the Soldiers, Ebel, commander, 2nd Bde., the man fled into a nearby tree 101st Abn. Div. “In continuing line, and the Soldiers decided to our work with the Iraqi Security wait for the man to return. When Forces, we will aggressively the Soldiers noticed the man exploit all information found that return to the road to continue dig- will likely lead to more members ging, the suspect again saw the of this cell being captured.” convoy and attempted to flee but (Courtesy of 2nd BCT PAO, was immediately engaged by the 101st Abn. Div.) Soldiers. (Courtesy of MND – B PAO) IA, MND-B Soldiers seize weapons, detain IA soldiers find muni- suspected terrorist tions, detain terrorist FOB KALSU, Iraq – Iraqi BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army sol- army and Multi-National diers found a bag of munitions Division – Baghdad Soldiers while conducting a patrol in west seized weapons and detained a Baghdad early the morning of suspected terrorist at a checkpoint July 27. Soldiers of 2nd Aug. 4 in Iskandariyah. Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, Army Division, found the bag 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army containing five 82mm mortar Division, along with Soldiers rounds. The munitions were Photo by U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Richard Rose from Company B, 2nd Battalion, turned into an Explosive Warrior in the grass 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Ordnance Disposal team to be LUTIFIYAH, Iraq – A Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Brigade Combat Team, 4th destroyed. Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), waits in the tall grass after making a report Infantry Division, were manning In a separate incident IA sol- to headquarters during Operation Babylon on Aug. 16. Soldiers from Military Transition Team a checkpoint when a group of 20 diers arrested four terrorists 1, 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi army, and various companies of 1-502 Inf. Regt., took part buses approached. involved in a drive by shooting at in the combined operation. A search of the buses uncov- approximately 4 a.m. Thursday in ered weapons, to include 13 AK- northeast Baghdad. The terrorists 47 rifles, 36 AK-47 magazines of were arrested after exchanging ammunition, two RPK machine small-arms fire with an Iraqi Correction: In the July 23 issue, the JAG column “what Soldiers need to know about guns, four 9mm pistols with six civilian in his home. One terrorist divorce” was incorrectly attributed to Capt. Monica Restrepo. The column was written by magazines of ammunition, a .45- was seriously wounded. Capt. Terra Melson, legal assistance attorney. caliber pistol, a sniper rifle with (Courtesy of MND – B PAO) Public Affairs Supervisor: Contributing Units tute endorsement by the Department of the 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Army, the 4th Infantry Division, or The Ivy Master Sgt. Eric Lobsinger 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Leaf of the products and services adver- 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Div. tised. All editorial content of The Ivy Leaf Editor 2nd BCT, 1st Armored Div. is prepared, edited, provided and Sgt. 1st Class Mary Mott 3rd Heavy BCT, 4th Inf. Div. approved by the Multi-National Division 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div. – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Layout and Design 4th BCT, 101st Airborne Div. Baghdad Public Affairs Office. Sgt. Kristin Kemplin Combat Aviation Bde., 4th Inf. Div. Public Affairs Office Fires Bde., 4th Inf. Div. Do you have a story to share? Photo Editor 16th Engineer Bde. 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The appearance of lines, questions, comments or a request to Public Affairs Officer: The Ivy Leaf is produced by the 363rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, advertising in this publication, including be on our distribution list, email the Editor Lt. Col. Jonathan Withington United States Army Reserve inserts or supplements, does not consti- or call VoIP 242-4464 or DSN (318) 847-1913. august 20, 2006 The Ivy Leaf page 3 MND-B Soldiers, Iraqi police conduct patrols in Baghdad neighborhood Story and photo by Spc. Jason Dangel 4th BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div. BAGHDAD – he clamor and the hustle of a Baghdad market is common throughout the city as hundreds of citizens crowd the local Tstreets to purchase necessities for their homes. The thriving venues of vendors are comparable to a super market, with consumers waiting in line to purchase an array of commodities from fresh produce to clothing to electronics.