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US Army Helicopter crashed in Northern Iraq.
MSNBC
Posted on 01/23/2004 12:57:00 PM PST by Dog
Just breaking...
Two pilots dead.
TOPICS: Breaking News; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: fallen; iraq; kiowa; qayyarah
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posted on
01/23/2004 12:57:00 PM PST
by
Dog
To: Dog
Looking for hard copy..
2
posted on
01/23/2004 12:57:24 PM PST
by
Dog
("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our Country")
To: Dog
...what kind...a Chinook?
3
posted on
01/23/2004 12:58:17 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(Almighty God, Embrace with Your invincible armour our loved ones in all branches of the service.)
To: mystery-ak; Dog
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NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
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January 23, 2004
Release Number: 04-01-18C
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWO DEAD IN HELICOPTER CRASH
MOSUL, Iraq - Two pilots died when their OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed northwest of the city of Qayyarah in northern Iraq today.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., the helicopter went down due to causes unknown.
An initial report from the accompanying second helicopter did not make mention of hostile activity. An investigation into the incident is underway.
The names of the pilots are being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
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posted on
01/23/2004 12:58:57 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thanks!
5
posted on
01/23/2004 1:01:00 PM PST
by
Dog
("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our Country")
To: MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; ...
MOSUL, Iraq - Two pilots died when their OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed northwest of the city of Qayyarah in northern Iraq today.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Prayer, ping. Y
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:01:47 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
...a little bird....My heart skipped a beat....prayers for the families of these brave pilots.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:02:08 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(Almighty God, Embrace with Your invincible armour our loved ones in all branches of the service.)
To: Dog
This is so sad.
Prayers for their families and their souls.
To all the troops hunting terrorists and dead-enders in Iraq and Afghanistan, please remember that most Americans appreciate your efforts and continue to support your noble fight.
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
There is a airbase in this area.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:03:43 PM PST
by
Dog
("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our Country")
To: george wythe
To all the troops hunting terrorists and dead-enders in Iraq and Afghanistan, please remember that most Americans appreciate your efforts and continue to support your noble fight. Amen to that!
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:03:46 PM PST
by
COBOL2Java
(If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, thank a soldier.)
To: Dog
You're very welcome, Dog. Thanks for the thread.
Need to ask xzins and TEX for some acceptable 'swear' words. (*sigh*)
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:04:10 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)
To: mystery-ak
You OK??
12
posted on
01/23/2004 1:04:11 PM PST
by
Dog
("America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our Country")
To: mystery-ak; All
May God comfort their families.
13
posted on
01/23/2004 1:05:37 PM PST
by
homemom
(Watch and be ready.)
To: mystery-ak
That's not near Mike, is it?
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:06:24 PM PST
by
homemom
(Watch and be ready.)
To: Dog
Im fine....everytime I hear about a helicopter crash, well, you know!....should have known it was a lttle bird or Apache..two man crew.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:07:21 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(Almighty God, Embrace with Your invincible armour our loved ones in all branches of the service.)
To: mystery-ak
Steady dear, he's OK. Prayers for the families of these brave pilots.
Now they rest in the Everlasting Arms.
Prairie
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:07:31 PM PST
by
prairiebreeze
(God Bless and Protect the Allied Troops. And the families here at home---they are soldiers too.)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Prayers for the pilots, their family and friends.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:07:35 PM PST
by
windchime
(Podesta about Bush: "He's got four years to try to undo all the stuff we've done." (TIME-1/22/01))
To: All
Prayers for these brave pilots and their grieving families.
May all our troops know we love them, and may God Bless and Comfort them all.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:07:51 PM PST
by
jigsaw
(Freeper Fidelis)
To: mystery-ak
No it's not a Little Bird, that's an Boeing (Hughes) OH-6 Cayuse.
Kiowa Warrior is a Bell product.
Nevertheless, it's tragic to lose some of our brave men.
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:12:33 PM PST
by
GigaDittos
(Bumper sticker: "Vote Democrat, it's easier than getting a job.")
To: Dog
God bless US troops and their families
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posted on
01/23/2004 1:12:38 PM PST
by
PaulaB
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