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2003-11-08 Iraq

US warplanes bomb targets in Saddam's hometown

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-11-08 05:56|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Yes! Bombs! Break out the Rockeyes.

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-8 8:05:27 AM|| 2003-11-8 8:05:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "We want to remind this town that we have teeth and claws and we will use them," said Lt. Col. Steven Russell of the 4th Infantry Division who led raid.

Russell's a quote machine! I love him!

Posted by Frank G 2003-11-8 9:15:22 AM|| 2003-11-8 9:15:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 More:
After midnight, Russell's convoy of Humvees and Bradley fighting vehicles, their headlights turned off, set out across the town toward three building that insurgents were suspected of using.

Shoulder-fired rockets, a missile, and heavy machine gun fire slammed into the abandoned warehouse.

Soldiers yelled, "knock, knock" and "good morning" in celebration as the structure crumbled amid plumes of dust and smoke.

Posted by Frank G 2003-11-8 9:17:15 AM|| 2003-11-8 9:17:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 This was for us as much as for them... still an excellent idea. Bring back the assault gun and make many friends.

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-8 10:37:03 AM|| 2003-11-8 10:37:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 "no better friend, no worse enemy"

Posted by Jarhead 2003-11-8 11:09:16 AM|| 2003-11-8 11:09:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Steven seems to be getting alot of action and attention. A future general perhaps?

Posted by Charles 2003-11-8 12:56:56 PM|| 2003-11-8 12:56:56 PM|| Front Page Top

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