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2003-09-08 Iraq

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-09-08 00:32|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "On Sunday, U.S. troops in the town shot and killed two Iraqis who opened fire on one of the Army observation posts. The attackers then escaped jumping roof to roof, but were chased down by soldiers with the help of residents who gave away their hideout, Luke said"

This is my favorite part of the article... specifically the "residents who gave away their hideout part"... nice to know average people even in tikrit where we are supposed to be hated, are going out of their way to help us. Let alone not helping the enemy to hide.

Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2003-9-8 1:09:10 AM|| 2003-9-8 1:09:10 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Lots of months ago -- I sat at a railroad crossing, watching train car after train car go by. Loaded with army jeeps, tanks, semis -- you name it, it was on that train.

I waited a LONG time --- and I had smiles and lots of tears, cause this train was coming from Ft. Hood, headed south,toward the Gulf of Mexico... you just knew where that stuff was going....

Now, this Lt. Col. Steve Russell? I've watched the departures, the returns to Ft. Hood -- and if this "liberal" Austin paper of mine, even gives me a "hint" that he's coming home, with his guys.... I plan to be there! But that's a dream. This paper is the king of king of the quaymire theory.. and of course, it's Bush's fault.

So --- you guys of military status.... I read daily... but how will I really know, he's bringing his guys home... and I want to be one of those folks lining that road.... holding a sign.... Cause I know, some of that stuff, I saw on that train that day, is with he and his guys.

No --- I have some clients that work at Ft. Hood... but no one person to let me know.

Thanks... I'm so proud of these guys....

Posted by Sherry 2003-9-8 1:33:46 AM|| 2003-9-8 1:33:46 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Sherry,

The local base or unit will have a website. Or you can often find troop deployments on Military.com. If you get a chance to go to a homecoming which will be open to the public, it may be one of the most enjoyable experiences for any American even if they don't have a relative or friend that is returning. I watched the telecast of the POW return. Wish I could have been there in person.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-8 8:31:16 AM|| 2003-9-8 8:31:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 LTC Steve is definitly on my "buy 'im a beer" list...

Posted by mojo 2003-9-8 12:16:32 PM|| 2003-9-8 12:16:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Parts of the 4th ID are in Texas, parts are in Colorado. I don't know if there are any other places that host parts of the organization. It's a good bunch, and we're proud of 'em!

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-9-8 12:40:12 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-9-8 12:40:12 PM|| Front Page Top

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