A 3-1 Cav. Trooper pulls security during a foot patrol near Baghdad. 3/3RD INF. DIV. PAO
FORWARD OPERATING BASE
HAMMER, Iraq — Soldiers of Troop A, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry came under small arms fire from two gunmen during a foot patrol early this morning near Baghdad, east of the Diyala River.
Soldiers of the 3-1 Cavalry approached the men for questioning concerning the violation of curfew when the extremists engaged the Soldiers.
As the attackers attempted to evade the Soldiers, Troop A Soldiers returned fire, killing one and wounding the other. A 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is in effect in the 3-1 Cavalry sector. The wounded gunman is currently detained by Coalition Forces.
The 3-1 Cavalry Regiment is assigned to 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Benning, Ga.
Spc. Ben Hutto
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WOW!!! Talk about a jolt to the heart first thing in the morning. My son, Pvt. Tim Taylor is with A Troop, 3-1 Cav and up until now he has said that everything has been peaceful and they haven't had to fire their weapons or even really engage with anybody. Brings home the reality of where he is. Thanks for the info on the troops.
Wanda Peppler
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