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U.S. soldiers relax at Saddam's palace
AP ^
| Monday, February 9, 2004
Posted on 02/10/2004 5:48:33 AM PST by cateizgr8
Edited on 04/29/2004 2:03:53 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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TIKRIT, Iraq (AP) -- There's a 24-hour gym with aerobic classes, an indoor swimming pool and even a driving range. And for troops who over exert themselves, a masseur is on hand to soothe aching muscles.
U.S. soldiers stationed at a riverside palace complex here that once belonged to Saddam Hussein face constant danger from Iraqi insurgents whenever they leave the base.
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TOPICS: Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 4thid; baseironhorse; iraq; ironhorse; militarybases; palace; randr
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posted on
02/10/2004 5:48:33 AM PST
by
cateizgr8
To: cateizgr8
or
And they deserve every moment they spend there, and all the amenities possible!!! NordP
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posted on
02/10/2004 5:51:57 AM PST
by
NordP
(Peace through Strength - W 2004 !!!)
To: cateizgr8
And they deserve every moment they spend there, and all the amenities possible!!! Please listen to this link: (sorry, you'll have to cut and paste)
http://www.dallas.net/~jvpoll/politics/RoseInRuthfordNJ_Rush040209f.ram
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posted on
02/10/2004 5:57:43 AM PST
by
NordP
(Peace through Strength - W 2004 !!!)
To: cateizgr8
This is in the fine tradition started by the 101st Airborne and their occupation of Hitler's Berchtesgaden Eagles Nest mountain top home at the end of WWII. To the victor go the spoils.
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posted on
02/10/2004 5:57:52 AM PST
by
katana
To: NordP
Sorry my computer is doing strange things....it's AQ, I'm sure ;-)
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posted on
02/10/2004 6:01:10 AM PST
by
NordP
(Peace through Strength - W 2004 !!!)
To: katana
Yes, it is...my bro was 101st Ranger in Viet Nam.
Proud sister bump!
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posted on
02/10/2004 6:01:54 AM PST
by
NordP
(Peace through Strength - W 2004 !!!)
To: Britton J Wingfield
ping :)
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posted on
02/10/2004 6:11:34 AM PST
by
cateizgr8
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