MNFI Press Release - Nov 17

MND-B SOLDIERS DISCOVER MORTAR ROUNDS IN RASHID
MultiNational Division – Baghdad Soldiers discovered a weapons cache on November 16th in southern Baghdad’s Rashid district. At approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Jihad community, Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, MND-B, discovered (5) 82 mm mortar rounds and an undisclosed amount of detonation cord while on patrol. An explosive ordnance disposal unit arrived on the scene to properly dispose of the munitions. “Thanks to the improved security situation in the Rashid district, citizens are able to move back to normalcy in their daily lives,” said Major Dave Olson, 1st BCT Spokesman, 4th ID, MND-B. “The 1st ‘Raider’ Brigade continues to conduct full-spectrum operations working closely with the Iraqi Security Forces in southern Baghdad.”

RASHID SPECIAL GROUPS CRIMINAL CAPTURED
MultiNational Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a special groups criminal in Baghdad’s Rashid District on November 16th. At approximately 12:45 a.m., a combat patrol from Company C, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, MND-B, detained a special groups criminal in the Shurta community. The patrol returned to a combat outpost with the detainee for further questioning. “There’s no place for criminals operating in Rashid,” said Major Dave Olson, 1st BCT spokesman, 4th ID, MND-B. “Raider Soldiers patrol day and night to ensure a peaceful environment for Rashid’s 1.6 million citizens.”