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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/iraq/complete/la-fg-seabees4feb04,1,6833349.story?coll=la-iraq-complete

February 4, 2005 E-mail story Print Most E-Mailed


THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ
Seabees Keep Their Fighting Spirit
The Navy's construction force has had to dodge bullets and bombs as it helps rebuild Iraq.



By Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer


RAMADI, Iraq — Members of the Seabees, the Navy's construction force, were fixing broken doors at an empty courthouse here when one looked out a window and saw a group of Iraqi women eyeing the building.

"I wonder if they're getting ready to call in a sniper," said John Weissgerber, 28, of Rockville, Md., who was attending college before his reserve unit was called to active duty several months ago.
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43 posted on 02/04/2005 10:39:55 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
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46 posted on 02/04/2005 10:55:06 AM PST by concretebob (We will not stop until every a$$ is kicked and every name is taken.)
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