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Mon, Oct 24, 2005

Naval Aircraft Score A Big Victory

Tomcats Destroy Insurgent IED Facility

Aircraft from the carrier US Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) have reportedly destroyed a known Improvised Explosive Device (IED) production facility northeast of Baghdad, scoring a major victory against insurgents who use the deadly weapons against US and coalition forces on the ground in Iraq.

According to a military press release, F-14 Tomcats flying from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, VF 31 conducted the precision strikes October 19, joining a handful of other Roosevelt-based aircraft flying similar strike missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"We are happy with what we have been able to bring to the fight since our arrival in the theater a few weeks ago," said Rear Adm. James A. Winnefeld, commander, Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. "Whether we are hitting targets of opportunity called in from our troops on the ground, or conducting pre-planned strikes on known terrorist sites, we will continue to do whatever is necessary to protect our ground forces."

"At the same time, we will continue to do our part to help set the conditions for security and stability so the Iraqi people have the opportunity to determine their own future," added Winnefeld.

IEDs have been one of the most deadly threats to ground forces in Iraqi since the beginning of operations in March 2003.

According to the US Navy, the airstrikes are just the latest success that Roosevelt-based aircraft have had working with coalition troops on the ground in the last several weeks. Other aircraft operating from CVW-8 continue to fly convey escorting missions, as well as flights protecting oil pipelines and protecting new construction.

FMI: www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn71/

 


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