As 3d LAR was rescuing Americans in Samarra, 2d LAR was pushing north of Tikrit to seize Al Sahra Airfield and establish a blocking position while 1st LAR pushed up the highway from the south into the city.
As 3d LAR was rescuing Americans in Samarra, 2d LAR was advancing north of Tikrit to capture Al Sahra Airfield and set up a defensive position while 1st LAR moved up the highway from the south into the city.