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thedrifter
03-15-06, 07:43 AM
Marines seize 400 pounds of explosives

Blackanthem Military News, FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan, March 14, 2006 18:14

U.S. Marines seized 400 pounds of explosives while conducting searches in Kunar Province on March 13.

Marines discovered the munitions, which included time fuses, not far from where an improvised explosive device strike claimed the lives of four U.S. service members March 12.

During operations March 13, Marines engaged enemy forces attempting to mount an attack from nearby hills. Coalition forces counterattacked with artillery and close-air support, driving the enemy off the mountain.

"These extremists are no match for the combined-arms team of ground and air forces from the Army, Air Force and Marines", said Army Col. John Nicholson, commander of the Coalition’s Task Force Spartan. The Marines "did an excellent job seizing these dangerous munitions and removing the threat they pose to both Coalition forces and the Afghan people," he said.

Task Force Spartan assumed responsibility for military operations in Regional Command East from Task Force Devil at a March 3 ceremony. Task Force Spartan is comprised of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division, the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marine Regiment and other forces.



Ellie