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Marines in Afgan
Marines in Afgan
Posted on 11/1/2009, 11:59:34 AM by giJoeK
Im a Marine in 3/1 getting ready to head over in april and i think we need way more troops over there. The AO we might be moving into is so hot we should have at least a regiment but we are scheduled to go in with a company. I think washington dosnt get how more troops=less casualties.
TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: frww
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posted on
11/1/2009, 11:59:35 AM
by
giJoeK
To: giJoeK
We'll see ..... if you're a troll or for real.
Welcome to FreeRepublic.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:01:17 PM
by
knarf
(I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
To: giJoeK
My friend, the Russians went in with 100,000 men and they lost. We need to do it differently. Thanks for your service.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:04:22 PM
by
Philo1962
(Iraq is terrorist flypaper. They go there to die.)
To: giJoeK
GiJoeK, good luck on your deployment with your company (my son was in 3/6 when he started), you'll do fine. My son's on his 3rd deployment to Afghanistan and he only went over with 20 Marines. According to them that's all they needed.
“They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...They won't get away from us this time!” - USMC Gen “Chesty” Puller
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:17:11 PM
by
Recon Dad
(SSGT O - 3rd Afghanistan Deployment - Day 12 FOB TODD)
To: giJoeK
Warm Free Republic Welcome Wagon welcome! Thank you much for your service and good luck in Afghanistan. Keep us posted.
To: giJoeK
re: I think washington dosnt get how more troops=less casualties
It's a liberal thing. They also don't get it that lower tax rates=more revenue. Or that more strength=fewer wars.
Thank you for your service.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:24:42 PM
by
jwparkerjr
(God Bless America, and wake us up while you're about it!)
To: Philo1962
I liked Rumsfeld’s strategy of using our 21st Century technology to fight these 10th Century cavemen, and using less manpower. We are not China where we need a 5 million man Army, are we? Maybe I'm wrong (I'm ex-Navy anyway).
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:34:18 PM
by
razzle
To: Philo1962
the Russians were there for a far different objective, had a far different attitude toward the Afghan people, and their tactics reflected that.
That hopefully matters in the long run, especially to the Afghans
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posted on
11/1/2009, 12:44:36 PM
by
silverleaf
(Ours is the only country on earth with a ventriloquist dummy for President)
To: giJoeK
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posted on
11/1/2009, 1:02:35 PM
by
Bahbah
(Only dead fish go with the flow)
To: giJoeK
Welcome to Free Republic and thank you for gettin’ the job done for all of us.
We need to fight to win over there with realistic ROEs and as many troops as the generals decide are required or we need to come home. And coming home might be a huge mistake IMO.
I only hope that The One sees the light instead of the political angles.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 1:37:13 PM
by
paulycy
(Predatory Pricing = Public Option = Unethical Competition.)
To: giJoeK; Bahbah; Lucky9teen; paulycy; NRA2BFree; Fishtalk; fatima; leapfrog0202; vox_freedom; ...
WELCOME TO FREE REPUBLIC!
FRWW ping!
Please welcome a new member to the Free Republic community.
giJoeK, thank you for your service and best of luck on your deployment.
I've just sent you a FReep mail (the private mail system on Free Republic) with a list of handy links which will help you become acquainted with posting guidelines, forum etiquette and some terminology unique to Free Republic. Please read them to avoid any misunderstanding. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the welcoming committee.
Again, welcome to Free Republic. May your time here be long and fruitful.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 2:09:13 PM
by
jellybean
(Bookmark http://altfreerepublic.freeforums.org/index.php for when FR is down)
To: giJoeK
Welcome to FR Welcome to FR
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posted on
11/1/2009, 2:13:06 PM
by
real saxophonist
(The fact that you play tuba doesn't make you any less lethal. -USMC bandsman in Iraq)
To: giJoeK
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posted on
11/1/2009, 2:20:57 PM
by
LuvFreeRepublic
(Support our military or leave. I will help you pack BO!)
To: giJoeK
Hi giJoeK,Welcome to Free Republic:)
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posted on
11/1/2009, 3:41:29 PM
by
fatima
(Free Hugs Today :))
To: giJoeK
Welcome to Free Republic, giJoeK. We’re glad you’re here.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 5:24:14 PM
by
BuckeyeTexan
(Integrity, Honesty, Character, & Loyalty still matter)
To: giJoeK
Welcome to Free Republic.
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posted on
11/1/2009, 5:40:24 PM
by
Lucky9teen
(America is at that awkward stage..2 late 2 work within the system, but 2 early 2 shoot the bastards)
To: giJoeK
The title sounded so nice, he typed it twice! LOL
Welcome n00b, thanks for your service to our Country!
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posted on
11/1/2009, 6:21:29 PM
by
papasmurf
(RnVjayB5b3UsIDBiYW1hLCB5b3UgcGllY2Ugb2Ygc2hpdCBjb3dhcmQh)
To: jellybean
Hey there Jellybean!
Neat job you did there with the FRWW, thanks.
papa
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posted on
11/1/2009, 6:24:31 PM
by
papasmurf
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To: giJoeK
Hi Joe, welcome to Free Republic. I belong to the FR welcome wagon and if you have any questions, or problems, feel free to send me a Freep mail, and I will help you. On my profilce there are several links that will answer a lot of questions for you.
Thanks for serving in our military! I really appreciate it. :o)
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posted on
11/1/2009, 8:00:05 PM
by
NRA2BFree
(President Obama agreed to commit an additional 40,000 troops to help fight Fox News," Jay Leno)
To: papasmurf
Thanks!
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posted on
11/1/2009, 8:53:51 PM
by
jellybean
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