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| Iraq |
| Najaf ’’handed over’’ to Spanish-led force |
| 2003-09-23 |
| US Marines officially handed over Tuesday control of the Iraqi southern province of Najaf to a Spanish-led contingent. Marines commander Gen. John Kelly transferred authority to Spanish General Alfredo Cardona, head of the Plus Ultra brigade of Spanish, Salvadoran and Honduran troops at a joint parade in the military headquarters in Najaf. Cardona said his men would work "body and soul" to ensure security and quality of life throughout the region. "Security is our priority in this province but we also have a mission to meet the needs of the people and rebuild their infrastructuras", he added. Thank you, we’ll remember your help. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #6 Oops, should read "35 years later" |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2003-9-23 7:13:29 PM |
| #5 Spain has its share of dhimmis, mostly the residue of Stalinist elements that were preserved in alcohol at the end of the Spanish Civil War, then turned loose when Franco kicked the bucket 35 years old. While the American and British left wings are stuck in the 60s and the 50s respectively, their Spanish counterparts go all the way back to the 30s, complete with social realist posters and Stalin-era rhetoric. The latter blends seamlessly into post-modernism, oddly enough. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2003-9-23 7:12:35 PM |
| #4 Kewl... |
| Posted by: Laurence of the Rats 2003-9-23 12:54:20 PM |
| #3 Yeah - I think they are - found this link on it. I love it!! |
| Posted by: Yosemite Sam 2003-9-23 12:01:35 PM |
| #2 Are these the troops with the "Moor Killer" patches on their sleeves? |
| Posted by: Laurence of the Rats 2003-9-23 11:42:55 AM |
| #1 Remember, Spanish wine, not Frog wine! Vacations in Madrid, not Paris! |
| Posted by: Greg 2003-9-23 11:37:16 AM |