U.S. Gunship Pounds Falluja on Saddam's Birthday

Yahoo News ^ | 4/28/04 | Fadel Badran , Reuters

[EricT.]

The USMC is straining at the leash to give Fallujah what it deserves. These idiots don't yet know what Marines can do. So far, all that they've done is let the scout snipers ZOT! a few dozen of them. Heck, those smacktard Fallujans don't even realize that they face Marines. They still think it's the American Army.

I just wish that Bremer would just unleash them already. Make an example of that city. I know that we risk AlJazeera et al showing us as comitting attrocities, but they should be dealt with as well (providing aid and comfort to our enemies).

[joesnuffy]

Only ONE Spectre?....the Islamo-fascist-terrorists got off LIGHT

[Robe]

Do the Iraqis retards ever stop with the threats?

ARTHUR:
Look, you stupid bastard. You've got no arms left.
BLACK KNIGHT:
Yes, I have.
ARTHUR:
Look! BLACK KNIGHT:
Just a flesh wound.

Sounds familiar doesn't it !!!

[ASA Vet]

give Fallujah what it deserves

Only the Navy or Air Force could give Fallujah what it deserves.

[Delta 21]

Agreed. This is just a day at the live fire range for Spooky and Spectre.

[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

I hope they give old Saddam himself some serious birthday spankings, as well.

[Silver Bird Worker]

Check out this link.

They can run, but thats about it.......

http://www.nata2.info/war/AC-130U_gunship_video_lo.wmv

[Grampa Dave]

Our Marines and Air Force guys lighted up the skies in Fallujah to celebrate Uncle $oddomite's birthday.

How can the liberals say that we are uncaring!

[VadeRetro]

... at least one AC-130, first used in Vietnam...

I think this is wrong. We used C-47s (militarized DC-3s) in Vietnam, a gunship known as "Puff the Magic Dragon." This aircraft had a similar Vulcan Gatling gun to that on the AC-130, but lacked the 40mm and 105mm cannons. Similar mission, different platform, no computerized fire control. You might say Puff was the prototype.

[AFPhys]

What Fallujah actually DESERVES can best be meted out by a live-fire Minuteman III missile "test". We really have exercised great restraint.

[ASA Vet]

Either that or

[ASA Vet]

Oops, that was the older Poseidon, here's the newer Trident.
Figured I better correct it before some other techno geek pointed out my error. ;o)

[Meldrim]

"U.S. officers say they face about 2,000 fighters"

This is stressing our military? What is going to happen if you get 200,000 Iranian or 2,000,000 North Korean infantry swarming in? The type of Army we once had, comprised mainly of single young men who were focused on being good soldiers/sailors/marines/airmen would have disposed of this long ago. We have too much tail, too much day care costs, too much family care plan, too little combat projection. Close the day care centers on post and resume the draft.

[Minutemen]

Jihadists better get used to "attacks from the sky"
"Holy Shrines" aren't holy when used as military depots.Level 'em!

[T. Rustin Noone]

I was on assignment in South America 5 years ago on a mission that required protection by a squad of 6 Seals. We had disembarked from our helo near a small village. We were told that there were hostiles in the village. When I asked how many, we were told "about 100" armed trafficantes. The Seals were supremely unperturbed. When I asked their squad leader why, he simply told me, "we have them outgunned and outnumbered". The concept of "2,000 fighters" can be daunting to many civilians, but I can tell you from my experience, the Marines on station are more concerned about where to put the Iraqi bodies than the live fighters.

[ApesForEvolution]

Don't stop now, keep pouring it on and be done with it.

However, until Syria and Iran are dealt with, at the very least, there will always be terror and war in Iraq.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

Maybe you can lead the charge into urban warfare against 2000? You sound pretty tough here on FR...

[Eaker]

[Levante]

"Dead rags don't make threats."

Yah, Mahn. Dey so peaceful when dey DEAD!

[endthematrix]

Simply amazing! I have been reading some accounts of SEALS in Vietnam and the heroism is actually daunting. They never leave a man behind and really battle the odds. Pure guts and from what I've read, compassion.