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Started the fall of 2003, this blog gives you a glimpse of our experiences during our sons deployment to Iraq with the Stryker Brigade.

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Samarra Surveillance

December 16th, 2003 - Samarra, Iraq

Scouts from the Stryker Brigade's 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment put the city of Samarra under 24 hour surveillance several days ago while brigade commanders put the finishing touches on their plan to shut down the city.

Scout Troops are cordoning off avenues of escape and searching vehicles as they enter and leave the city. Mobile units are sweeping designated sectors alert for movements of men and material. Over watch units are maintaining surveillance over key areas of the cities fringes. alert for suspicious movements, day and night.

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