October 11, 2007

Video available: Operation nets 10, destroys two boobytrapped houses

1st Lt. Kalen Smith, 2nd BCT, 3rd Inf. Div.
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Weapons system video of Operation Ice Storm II, conducted by 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division is now available upon request from the Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) by calling (678-421-6612) or buy accessing the DVIDS Web site at: http://www.dvidshub.net/vjump.php?vid=29858

Two booby-trapped houses were destroyed and 10 suspected insurgents were detained during an operation in Adwaniyah Oct. 9.

Once the area was cleared of civilians, the homes were destroyed with two Hellfire missiles and two Excalibur rounds fired from attack helicopters.

Scenes show all four rounds impacting both houses.

For the broadcast quality version of this video, please contact the Media Relations Staff with DVIDS at 678-421-6612 or e-mail [email protected].

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Again I must note the increase in 'captured' and 'detained' and the decline in 'fought to the death'.

Is anyone tracking the availability of virgins........stock level ??   I'm betting virgins are running short.



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