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Saturday, June 30, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/30/07

Mother pays tribute to her Iraq 'action man'
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
By Auslan Cramb
Scottish Correspondent
The mother of a young soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq called on Gordon Brown yesterday to bring home ...
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Time May Not Be on Side of New US Iraq Strategy
NPR - USA
Pace says he wants these questions asked: "Do the Iraqi people feel better about today than they did about yesterday? And do they think tomorrow is going to ...
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UN Closes Iraq Weapons Inspection Unit
Voice of America - USA
Iraq's leaders had complained that financing UNMOVIC had been draining money from the Iraqi budget that would better have been used in rebuilding ...
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US Officer Says Insurgents 'Ruthless'
Forbes - NY,USA
Fil said US and Iraqi forces in East Rasheed have encountered a "very strong" cell of the al-Qaida in Iraq group. "They're running out of maneuver space, ...
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A better Iraq plan
Trenton Times - Trenton,NJ,USA
The diminished troops in Iraq should then be used to back up our Kurdish allies in the northern part of Iraq and to provide training to Iraqi forces who ...
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Lawmakers Push For Better Veterans Care
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Bob Dole, R-Kan., and former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, the panel's co-chairs, said their report would focus on improving and ...
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Brown's new beginning is just what Labour needs
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Like Sarkozy, Brown is boldly attempting to show that the best alternative to the previous government is an improved government of the same hue. ...
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Labels: A better Plan, Better Veteran Care, Gordon Brown, Insurgents "Ruthless", UNMOVIC Closed, US Iraq Strategy

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Friday, June 29, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/29/07

"Navy Mechanics Keep Missions Rolling at PRT Farah " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11025

"Water Purification Team Quenches Iraqis' Thirst" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11026

"Paratrooper Has Special Guest at Re-enlistment" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11027

"Keeping Up With the Joneses: Sergeant Major, Son Reu..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11028

"Logistics: Getting Things Moved on Time" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11029

"Keeping It Professional: Soldier Separates Work, Family" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11031

"Iraqi 'heroes of Mosul' Recognized for Outstanding L..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11032

"3rd HBCT Medics Hold Free Health Clinic" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11033

"Troops Show Iraqis How to Restore Damaged Vehicles" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11034

"HSC-26 DET-1 Key in Persian Gulf Logistics" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11035

"Coalition Forces Meet at FOB Hammer" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11038

"Waterdogs Learn New Trick" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11040

"Neighborhood Advisory Council Returns to Hateen Head..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11046

"Military Mom and Sergeant Major Take Action" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11048

Labels: 3rd HBCT, FOB Hammer, Hateen, Heroes of Mosul, HSC-26 DET-1, Iraqi, Logistics, Military Mom, Navy Mechanics, PRT Farah, Water Purification, Waterdogs

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Thursday, June 28, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/28/07

"1st TSC Takes the Reins" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11011

"Long Time Coming: Third Army Soldier Gets Recognized..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11015

"Duty to Country Is Family Affair for Edmondsons" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11017

Labels: 377th TSC, Duty to Country, Edmondsons, Family Affair, Third Army

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To our Heros

From: "Brian Filiberto"

To: Webmaster@usafns.com

Subject: To our Heros

Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:22:28 -0500

This is a Thank You for what you are doing and the hardships you face everyday. You are amazing men and women.

I can't thank you enough. God Speed

Brian Filiberto
Louisiana

Labels: Brian, Filiberto, God Speed, Thank You, To our Heroes

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“WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE”

“WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE” AND NETFLIX
JOIN FORCES TO FIND CONTESTANTS IN CHARLOTTE, NC!

Contestant Auditions to be Held at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Monday, July 9 From 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Participants Will Audition for Regular Episodes
AND “Netflix Million Dollar Movie Week”

NEW YORK (JUNE 27, 2007) -- “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” hosted by Emmy Award-winning Meredith Vieira, and Netflix, the world’s largest online movie rental service, are joining forces to find hot seat contestants in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday, July 9, for the upcoming sixth season of the hit quiz show. Those who audition will have TWO chances to get into the “Millionaire” hot seat. In addition to regular episodes of the game show, “Millionaire” also will be looking for movie trivia-buffs for the third installment of “Netflix Million Dollar Movie Week,” which will feature movie-themed questions.

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” can be seen in Charlotte, NC on WBTV (CBS, ch. 3), weekdays at 7:30 PM.

Contestant auditions will be held in the Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (130 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202) on Monday, July 9 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Participants should enter at Founders Hall and proceed to the second floor. Auditions consist of a timed multiple-choice test and for those people who pass the test, an interview with a “Millionaire” producer.

Additionally, “Millionaire” is looking for engaged couples to play as a team in the hot seat for “Play To Pay For Your Wedding” Week. Both people must past the audition process in order to be considered for the series.

No pre-registration is required. Audition space is limited. You must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. resident and meet all eligibility requirements. Complete official rules can be found at http://www.millionairetv.com/.

Labels: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Booth Playhouse, Charlotte NC, Meredith Vieira, Monday July 9 - 9AM-4PM, WBTV (CBS CH. 3), Who Wants to be a Millionaire

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/27/07

"Mechanics Keep Vehicles in the Fight" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11000

"Engineers Meet to Discuss Reconstruction of Afghanistan" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11003

"Airpower Summary for June 26 " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11006

"3-1 Cav. Leaders Meet With Local Sheiks" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=11007

Labels: 27th Engineers, 3-1 Cav., Afghanistan, Airpower Summary, Mechanics, Sheiks

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/26/07

Labels: 3rd HBCT, Beavers Fans, East River Range, Field Living, FOB Hammer, Oregonians, Saints Cheerleaders, Sappers

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Monday, June 25, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/25/07

Labels: 1st ACB, Air Cav, Bayji Safer, Convoy, Crow's Nest, Dirty Deuce, EOD, FOB Falcon, Geronimo's, NBA Stars, Quarterhorse, Sab Al Bor, Sappers, TF 56, Third Army

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Friday, June 22, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/22/07

"Iraqis Gather to Join Ranks of Lutifiyah's Iraqi Police" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10912

"24 Iraqi Boys Rescued From Orphanage" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10913

"Female Cadet From VMI Prepares for Iraq With the 429..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10919

"Fort Knox Soldier Aids Accident Victim " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10925

"Medics Participate in Mass Casualty Exercise" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10927

"Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Pays Visit to E..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10930

"There's a First Time for Everything." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10932

Labels: Afghan Medics, Female Cadet, First Time for Everything, Iraqi Boys Rescued, Iraqi Police, Lutifiyah, Mass Casualty Exercise, VMI

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Gen. Peter Pace, USMC Speaks

Friday, June 15, 2007
Gen. Peter Pace Speaks
National Review Online
[W. Thomas Smith Jr.]

Last night, during a Q&A following remarks by Gen. Peter Pace at The Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia, the general was asked the following question:

My question is about what many folks at the reception tonight viewed as the very disappointing news about your replacement as chairman. I wonder why you believe that is happening, and what are your thoughts about the process by which we choose the nation’s top military uniformed officer?

General Pace responds:

I will tell you the truth as I know it, and that is around the middle of May, within a day or two of the Secretary learning from certain members of Congress that there may be a problem to renominate me, he brought me in the office and sat me down and said “Pete, this is what’s happening. I want to renominate you. I want you to know that this is what I’m beginning to hear, this is what I’m going to go do, this is how I’m going to go do it.

"He went out and did exactly what he said on television, and exactly what he’s been saying in his interviews, which is he went out and pulsed various members of Congress and he heard back from them the things that he said that he heard.

He and I sat down, and I said “I’m a Marine…If you want me to go forward with the confirmation process, I’m all for it.

”I also told him that what he needed to do, in my opinion, was what was best for the institution, and whatever he and the president decided was going to be best for the institution was what Pete Pace was going to do. Oh and by the way, I can read the Constitution, which says the president gets to nominate and the Senate gets to confirm, or not, and neither one of those two things is going to happen, therefore I’m not staying.

One thing that was discussed was whether or not I should just voluntarily retire and take the issue off the table. I said I could not do that for one very fundamental reason and that is that PFC Pace in Baghdad should not think – ever – that his chairman, whoever that person is, could have stayed in the battle and voluntarily walked off the battlefield. That is unacceptable as a leadership thing in my mind.

So I elected not to submit my request for retirement until after it was publicly known that I was no longer going to be renominated.

That is very important to me. The other part that is important to me is personal. The first piece holds true for anybody in this position – anybody.

The other piece for me personally was that some 40 years ago I left some guys on the battlefield in Vietnam who lost their lives following 2nd Lt. Pace. And I promised myself then that I will serve this country until I was no longer needed — that it’s not my decision. I need to be told that I’m done.

I’ve been told I’m done.

I will run through the finish line on 1 October, and when I run through the finish line I will have met the mission I set for myself.

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A Warriors Warrior - ~G

06/15 12:26 PM

Labels: Gen. Peter Pace, Retirement, USMC

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Thursday, June 21, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/21/07

Iraqi Orphans Moved to Better Facilities
Washington Post - United States
Iraqi orphans rest in a new facility in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, June 21, 2007. These orphans were among 24 severely malnourished children found by the US ...
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Pace encourages public not to judge success in Iraq by level of ...
Fort Wayne News Sentinel - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
"The metric really should be for Iraqi citizens. Do they feel better about their lives today than they did yesterday? And do they think they're going to ...
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Iraq For Sale : A Momentous Film!
MoviesOnline - CanadaThe film IRAQ FOR SALE is one of the best documentaries I have seen in years. Its important to note that all of the information in the movie is first hand ...
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Iraqi orphans moved to better facilities
Press of Atlantic City - Atlantic City,NJ,USA
By SAMEER N. YACOUB -- AP Writer
Iraqi orphans lie in beds in a new facility in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, June 21, 2007. Those orphans were among 24 severely ...
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Iraqi Orphans Moved to Better Facilities
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA
The case has provoked outrage from many Iraq, but some officials have accused the United States of using the photos as propaganda. ...
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China pledges cut to Iraqi debt
Radio Australia - Australia
Fill out a quick online survey to help us make the site better for you. Chinese President Hu Jintao walks alongside Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (right) ...
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Labels: "Iraq For Sale", Iraqi Debt, Orphans, Pace

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/20/07

US Summer Offensive in Iraq
Council on Foreign Relations - New York,NY,USA
This Washington Institute report examines Iraq's growing refugee crisis. Nor has improved security in Baghdad delivered much progress toward a political ...
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Geren: Army Pushing to Accelerate New Armored Vehicles to Theater
The Conservative Voice - Kernersville,NC,USA
"MRAP vehicles have saved lives in Iraq and will continue to save lives," the admiral said. "It is the best vehicle protection we have to date."
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Foes of Fox News Channel Cite Value of Collaboration
CNSNews.com - Alexandria,VA,USA
They gave the Iraqi government the chance to begin to demonstrate that they understood its responsibilities to make the hard political decisions necessary ...
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Labels: Fox News Foes, New Armored Vehicles, Summer Offensive

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Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/20/07

"Bagram Servicemembers Compete in Rock'n'Roll Marathon" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10908

"Naval Branch Health Clinic Celebrates 109th Hospital..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10909

Labels: Bagram, Hospital Corps 109th Birthday, Navy Branch Health Clinic, Rock'n'Roll Marathon

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Operation One Family Announced

ROTARY JOINS FORCES TO FORM OPERATION ONE FAMILY SUPPORTING THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN

Costa Mesa, CA., June 20, 2007 - Numerous Southern California Rotary Clubs within District 5320 are joining forces with MilitaryConnection.com, TAPS, Homefront America, Soldiers Angels and ThanksUSA in a joint effort to support the families of the fallen by forming Operation One Family. Details of the program and registration information for families in Southern California and Nevada can be found at www.operationonefamily.org. Operation One Family is a proud member organization of America Supports You.

Operation One Family endeavors to help families of the fallen cope with their loss, stabilize their present situation and secure their future. The mission is to help provide life skills, education and continuing support for the families of our fallen military heroes. The goal of Operation One Family is to create a national model that will be used by Rotary Clubs across America to provide ongoing support for these families in their own communities
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The efforts of Operation One Family will culminate in a regional convention-style weekend scheduled August 2 -5 for families in Southern California and Nevada. Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California will host the families and provide meeting venues. The first day will feature “TAPS Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp” featuring Dr. Darcie Sims. Other events will include a Share Faire providing resources, information and workshops, a California beach party at the Dunes in Newport Beach, visits to Knotts Berry Farm, the Orange County Fair and a few surprises. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for good corporate citizens.

Rotary International District 5320 has a qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Foundation that supports the charitable activities of the clubs within the district including the collaborative effort of Operation One Family at www.operationonefamily.org. Rotary is an organization that exemplifies “Service Above Self.

MilitaryConnection.com is a portal of all types of military resources and information connecting candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian employment opportunities, and assisting numerous military non-profits at www.militaryconnection.com.

TAPS (The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) is a national non-profit Veterans Service Organization providing peer based emotional support services to all those who have lost a loved one serving in the Armed Forces at www.taps.org.

Homefront America is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our troops and their families with meaningful assistance in times of need at www.homefrontamerica.org.

Soldiers Angels is a national network of hundreds of thousands of volunteers dedicated to providing hands-on comfort to the members of the military and their families at www.soldiersangels.org.

ThanksUSA is a non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to “thank” the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by providing college, technical and vocational school scholarships for their children and spouses at www.thanksusa.org.

Labels: Homefront America, MilitaryConnection.com, Operation One Family, Rotary, Soldiers Angels, Taps for the Fallen Heroes, ThanksUSA

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An open letter to America

My Fellow Americans

It is abundantly clear that our President and our elected representatives in Washington, D.C. do not give a tinker's damn what we, the American people want. Our President has even gone so far to say that those of us who oppose the "Immigration Reform Bill" are using "Red Neck" fear tactics to defeat this bill. Yet in the same breath he states that if this bill is not passed, there will be massive riots in our streets. Excuse me, but doesn't that statement qualify as a "SCARE TACTIC?"

We have also been told that it would be impossible to round up all the illegal immigrants and deport them back to Mexico.

Well, I think we should vote this bill down, then let these people riot in our streets. This will solve the "impossible" task of rounding them up. Once they are all in one place at the same time for their riot, all you have to do is corner them, put them on buses and take them back across the border. While we're processing these "DETAINEE'S" we can cross reference their names with the "Welfare roles. If we find their names there, simply "STOP" payment of funds. Now we have solved two problems; too many illegal's and too many of OUR tax dollars going to support them.

The sooner word spreads that the American people will no longer tolerate being invaded by the citizens of another nation. That we, the American people, WILL use what ever force is necessary to protect our sovereignty, the sooner the tide of illegal immigrants will begin to reverse itself.

Further, if I were the Governor of one of the states that borders with Mexico, I would order my National Guard Commander to deploy his troops along that border. I would further authorize the use of deadly force to ensure the security my states section of the border the United States of America.

If it became necessary, I would avail myself of my authority as Governor to deputize and arm citizens of my state to augment the National Guard troops along the border.

Should the EMPEROR and his COURT, oh excuse me, I meant to say the President and Congress, of the United States try to stop my "Legally Mandated" duty to protect and defend the citizens of my state , My reply to him would be the same one HE is giving to the American people.

TOUGH BANANAS, I'M IN CHARGE AND I'LL DAMN WELL DO AS I PLEASE!

One VERY Disgruntled Citizen
Ernie (Hawk) Tucker
SFC US Army (Ret)

Labels: American, Emperor and his Court, Ernie (Hawk) Tucker, Governor, Imigration Reform Bill, Mexico, National Guard Commander, President, Red Neck, SFC USArmy (Ret.), Tough Bananas, Welfare roles

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/19/07

"'All's Not Fair in Love, War'" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10895

"Maintainers Keep ACB Aircraft in the Fight" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10901

Labels: ACB Aircraft, Love, Maintainers, War

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IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/19/07

US ambassador demands more, better staff in Iraq
Raw Story - Cambridge,MA,USA
The new US ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, has urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to send more, better qualified staff to the biggest US embassy ...
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Moqtada al-Sadr Stepping into the Power Vacuum
Global Terrorism Analysis - Washington,DC,USA
Saving them, bringing them closer together and using them in the service of Iraq are better than excluding and marginalizing them" (al-Iraqiyah, June 7). ...
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Success in Iraq Determined at 'Macro Level,' Enlisted Leader Says
Media Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
For the second measure, Hill said, "you can define winning by improving the life of the Iraqi people and bringing some form of normalcy back" to them. ...
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Iran is America's best hope for stability in the Gulf
Financial Times - London,England,UK
By Selig Harrison Iran is ready to help the US stabilise both Iraq and Afghanistan, but only for a price: a gradual accommodation between Washington and ...
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Richardson wants "zero troops" in Iraq
MSNBC - USA
"There is not a single sign that Iraq is improving," Richardson said. "...How many more Americans must die before we leave an Iraq that will be no better off ...
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DISPATCH FROM IRAQ Training The Future 1744th Transportation ...
MyWebTimes.com - Ottawa,IL,USA
Regardless, all of their attitudes have changed for the better." Spc. Michael Kaminky, of Ottawa, has developed a better understanding of what it takes to ...
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FEATURE-Misery in the desert for Iraq's dispossessed
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
Similar camps are scattered around the mainly Shi'ite south of Iraq, where security conditions have been markedly better than in Baghdad and the surrounding ...
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Labels: "Zero Troops", 1744 Transportation, Iran, Misery in the desert, Moqtada al-Sadr, Shi'ite

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/18/07

"Battle Company Makes Presence Known" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10863

"PMCS Spells Mission Success" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10864

"NBA Stars Visit Kalsu" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10867

"Outlining a Joint Common Plan: Ironhorse Works With ..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10869

"'Lady Luck' Goes in for Routine Maintenance" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10871

"Rashid Sheiks Meet, Discuss Peace, Progress" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10874

"One Small Step Means Giant Leap Into NCO Corps" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10876

"Three Generations of Schaad Soldiers" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10877

"US, Iraqi Troops Uncover Largest Cache to Date in Ya..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10881

"Soldiers Honored for Strides in Safety" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10884

"Trebuchet Competition Helps Artillery Troops Get in ..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10886

"Rite of Passage: Cold Steel, Lobo Troops Join NCO Corps" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10889

"10th Mountain Soldiers Lend Iraqis a Helping Hand " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10890

"Wedding Another First Team First" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10891

Labels: Artillery, Battle Company, Cold Steel, Ironhorse, Kalsu, Lobo Troops, NBA, NCO Corps, PMCS, Rashid Sheiks, Schaad, Trebuchet Competition

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October 1, 1972 Off the Coast of Vietnam (Re-visited)

One of the ships that I served on in the mid 60’s had a terrible mishap on Oct 1, 1972. The center gun of Turret 2 suffered an explosion caused by defective ammunition manufactured during World War II. The explosion took the lives of 20 young men. The ship was the USS Newport News (CA-148). Here is a link to a memorial page for those lost that night off the coast of North Vietnam:

http://www.uss-newport-news.com/memorial/nn_oct1.htm

David Plum, a shipmate has written several poems in memory of those lost on that night. Here are a few of them.

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SN Jack Stephen Bergman Jr.

You stood by your bunk
In that good photograph
Long hair, class ring on right finger
You got along, stayed up nights
Fighting a nutty war
In this short-manned life
White tee-shirt, clear eyes
You slammed the shells
Cleared the breach
Sixty rounds a minute
Before the first
One hit the ground
Brother to us all
The world is small

David Plumb
January 10, 2005

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WILLIAM CLARK JR

Man of softness and grace
Vienna to Haiphong
You shot basketball
Left grass roots America
Made the grade
Smiled for the photographs
Three years on board
A handshake, the medals
Your family strong
Hostile sea causality they say
You gave. You smiled
Wife Selma left behind
Oh Tommy Wayne
Your Dad was good
Mr. and Mrs. William Clark
And Annie May
Left in your song
William Clark Jr.
We go on.

David Plumb

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Charles Wayne Clinard

Eyes stern but young he looks
Straight on the camera
Squared away
On his way home
seven months to go
He’ll dig ditches
To keep his grandmother well
Take his savings
He’ll be home soon
Third Class Gunner’s Mate Clinard
Maysfield, Texas
In charge of guns
One of twelve
Twenty one
Single
Coming home
Phone rings
Bells rung
Medals pinned
Wall named
He’ll be home
soon

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SA Herman Carol Acker-Killed aboard the U.S.S. Newport News in Vietnam

Framed in uniform and flag
You stare into the camera
New Orleans close behind
Fresh out of high school
Your mother said
Due home on leave in just a few
A blink, a cut, a flaw in the gun
You stood. You did. You died.
We’re not sure why
It hurts. We walk.
Goodbye.

Labels: 1 Oct 1972, CA-148, Charles Wayne Clinard, David Plum, SA Herman Carol Acker, SN Jack Stephen Bergman Jr., South Vietnam, WILLIAM CLARK JR

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day to ALL!

Happy Father's Day to ALL US servicemen, wherever they might be, in the air, on the ground or at sea.

I wish to share with each and everyone of you this E-card that I got this morning:

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1229200726691&source=jl999

If you have a couple of minutes, close your eyes, and listen to the surf and tropical soungs. The card is by the Jacquie Lawson website in the UK.

Most Sincerely, Gunner (~G)

Labels: Air, E-card, Father's Day, Jacquie Lawson, Land, Navy Seal, Servicemen

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Friday, June 15, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/15/07

How can we best support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan?
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How best can we support the military as they risk their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan? Is it simply a question of spending more money? ...
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Gates Makes Surprise Trip To Iraq
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

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Friday, June 22, 2007

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Gen. Peter Pace, USMC Speaks

Thursday, June 21, 2007

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/20/07

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Operation One Family Announced

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/18/07

October 1, 1972 Off the Coast of Vietnam (Re-visited)

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day to ALL!

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/27/07

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Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/25/07

Friday, June 22, 2007

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Gen. Peter Pace, USMC Speaks

Thursday, June 21, 2007

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IRAQ Google News Alerts - 06/20/07

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 06/18/07

October 1, 1972 Off the Coast of Vietnam (Re-visited)

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day to ALL!

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