As a Marine who has just returned from Iraq and who also worked on the Multichannel Corps staff I completely agree with the content of this letter. The situation in Iraq is grossly misunderstood by the media. During nearly every day of my time in Iraq from January through August we experienced significant victories and advancements. We were able to establish an independent sovereign state in Iraq in little over a year of hard work. Indeed Iraq has progressed at an incredible pace and as long as we remain committed to victory the progress of freedom will continue until Iraq is stable, secure democratic and free. Sure there were tough spots along the way, but even during the height of the Fallujah crisis in April we achieved greater success than failure especially in terms of tactical gains against the insurgency. The reality is that the government of Iraq is truly gaining traction and as we move toward the January elections Iraqi society will continue to develop essential democratic institutions at every level. Additionally the rebuilding of Iraq's infrastructure continues to out pace the insurgent's efforts to derail the rebuilding process. While it is not easy going and the insurgency remains a very destabilizing threat, every day the Iraqi government, security forces, and society get stronger and the insurgency gets increasingly isolated and desperate.
Yo Marine,
I stand at attention and salute you sir! God bless you.
My nephew 2/2 hq S2 Lord willing will leave Al Mahmudiya in a few days for BIAP, to return to our blessed shores. I can
hardly wait to hear that he has boarded a big bird to return to Camp Lejeune.
Thank you sir for serving your country with honor. The SEALS, Airborne Army in general, Navy, Airforce are great folks to! But USMC! You are the best!
Thanks for the further excellant posts as what is going on in Iraq! Those still on this thread, lets us also remember what our guys are doing in Afganistan. They are ready for their first democratically held election. Imagine. Such a backward nation full of tribes of all type peoples living under the yoke of Islam, now having the preciouse opportunity to vote for who they want in their government.
GW Bush and his administartion know exactly what is required to do in world politics, contrary to what the sick looking traitor Lurch continues to spit forth!
And so sad so many people havn't a clue!
Lord have mercy on this land. There are still a lot of us in it that love it and cheerish those Godly principals you allowed to guide this country for so long. Give us a bit longer to still have our freedom as a grandparents had.
Semper Fi Marine, and God keep you safe.
Thank you, sincerely, for your service to our country. You're one of the true American heroes.