Posted on 11/28/2005 8:15:44 AM PST by STARWISE
Time to remember that any reporting of progress and good news in the War on Terror is purposely being kept from US by the media-ocres .. the well-known arrogant and biased typical news sources ... who have such pathetically hateful character that they'd rather deny and color the truth than give any hint of support or praise Pres. Bush or our fabulous military.
Especially now that the Dim dark forces and Rinos are converging and conniving to undermine Pres. Bush, while preparing their agendas and stalking points for the 2006 and 2008 elections, it's vital that we get the word out that the building blocks are gradually being put in place> The foundation is being laid for the Iraqis to manage their own free country, with the help of US and our Coalition partners. Democracy for the United States of America was a mighty struggle that I believe took over a decade, but the Dims, quibblers and their press buddies demand everything done yesterday.
Let's herald the accomplishments and give our incredible armed forces the attention they so richly have earned and deserve.
I hope this thread grows with other contributions.. and our incredible troops know just how much they're loved, honored and appreciated for all they do. There are NO finer folks in the world, and they put it ALL on the line every day for US.
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Capt. Ronald Leach (center), U.S. Army, examines a local child with the help of Sgt. Georgina Kirkland (left) during a community health outreach program services mission conducted in Al Qudria, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2005. Soldiers of the 550th Area Support Medical Company and the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team are bringing medical treatment to residents of Al Qudria. DoD photo by Spc. Charles W. Gill, U.S. Army.
Iraqi army soldiers listen to U.S. Army soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Mortars Platoon, 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell, Ky., during a weapons training class at Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2005.
Army Staff Sgt. Jason Lyday (left) instructs Iraqi Army soldiers on muzzle discipline prior to entering a room during a dry run of close quarters battle at weapons class on Forward Operations Base McHenry, Iraq, on Nov. 23, 2005. Lyday is attached to the 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, Ky. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force.
U.S. Army soldiers from Task Force Strength and Egyptian soldiers give donated clothes to Afghan children during a joint humanitarian aid mission at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, on Nov. 17, 2005. Task Force Strength conducts humanitarian missions along with coalition forces to aid the Afghan people. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jose L. Rodriguez, U.S. Army.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Fontan stands atop approximately 900 boxes of Soviet rockets stored in a cave at a former Soviet Union Training Camp north of Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2005. Fontan is assigned to the 789th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. DoD photo by Pfc. Leslie Angulo, U.S. Army.
U.S. Army Sgt. Randall Boyd, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Mortars Platoon, 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell Ky., watches television while eating breakfast with Iraqi army soldiers before conducting weapons training for the Iraqi army at Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2005.
Iraqi army soldiers listen to U.S. Army soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Mortars Platoon, 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell, Ky., during a weapons training class at Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2005. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Boyd, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Mortars Platoon, 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell, Ky., instructs an Iraqi army soldier before he fires his weapon during a weapons class at Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2005. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Boyd, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Mortars Platoon, 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell, Ky., gives instructions to an Iraqi army soldier after looking over his target during a weapons class at Forward Operating Base McHenry, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2005. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
U.S. Army Capt. Robert R. Craig (right), commander, Company A, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska, his interpretor, and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert R. Dapice, fire support officer, Company A, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, talk with an Iraqi school manager and teachers during a patrol in Mosul, Iraq, Oct. 20, 2005. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jeremy D. Crisp
Iraqi children in the city of Mosul clamor for soccer balls from the U.S. soldiers of Company A, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska, during the company's patrol of Mosul in the Stryker light armored vehicle, Oct. 20, 2005. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jeremy D. Crisp
11/19/05 - An Ethiopian soldier looks over his graduation certificate after completing border security training at Camp Hurso, Ethiopia, Nov. 19, 2005. U.S. Army Soldiers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, taught the coalition military course. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Schester, U.S. Air Force.
11/17/05 - An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Five (VFA-15) lands aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Nov. 17, 2005. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight are underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Stephen Early)
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- Senior Airman Alex Cohen, right, and Senior Airman Anthony Nuno secure the perimeter. Both Airmen are with the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and deployed from Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald)
These wonderful children greeted American soldiers at a school near Khanaqin close by the Iranian border.
Iraqi kids love to talk with soldiers.
No finer friends
Michael Yon's incredible blog site .. on the ground in Iraq
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What a lift here -- you go, Bruce!
Bump for victory!
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BTTT
refreshing and uplifting photo's, thanks indeed!
Great photos. Thanks for the updates.
Too bad the " big decision makers" on the right will spend money on political ads
but won't spend money on supporting our military and the good things they do
EVERY DAY of the week, both at home AND abroad ads.
Wonder how much money was spent on the recent
John Roberts and Sam Alito (sp?) ads by the right?
Just my little lovenote .. hope you folks add more positive news and pics.
Thank you
Thanks for the post, although the last 2 pictures are tear jerkers.
I know the man in the first photo! Captain Ron Leach, what a great photo and a very good man. He was my neighbor in San Antonio and I mentored his daughter in horsemanship.
What a great surprise to see his photo. Last I heard he was in training to be a PA. Go Ron!
It should go down in history.
How nice ... great friend you have.
bttt
Thanks for the ping.
Thank you very much, I sincerely appreciate it.
Last picture made my screen all blurry.
It is an honor to pay tribute to our brave military.
Absolutely.
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