[MJY1288]

This man was held a long time, Prayers for his recovery and a speedy reunion with his family

God Bless our Troops

[eddie willers]

Hot damn!

[apackof2]

Thank God...

[Billthedrill]

I honestly thought we'd never see him alive again. Better days, Roy!

[Marine_Uncle]

Thanks for post.
15 miles south of Baghdad puts it most likely in the town of Al Mahmudiya. That town has been bad news since day one. It along with a town to the south of it some 8 miles on route #8, the n/s main route connecting the capital with points south called Latifiya, are dead center in the area known as the triangle of death. Many of the beadheadings over the past two plus years have taken place in these two places and just to the west toward Iskandiriya. Many of the Saddamist have operated in these towns for a long time. The article's closeing statements as usual shows the reporters simply do not have a sense as to what they heck they report. The closing statment is indicative of the atmosphere some 70 miles plus southerward, but not where this gent was found alive. My nephew a Marine was with the WarLords (2/2) during his first deployment and their FOB was at Al Mahmudiya. He is in Intel. So upon return from his his first tour, I got a pretty good idea of what when down in those various towns in the triangle of death area. So I am not just spouting off. At any rate, it is great to hear the guy is now free. Lord willing he shall recover fully.

[luvbach1]

Talk about happy to see someone!!! Welcome back.

[NavySEAL F-16]

News of Mr Hallums’s release came after four American contractors were killed by a roadside bomb

I haven't heard this anywhere else? Just wondering why not?

[pillbox_girl]

Something not addressed in this report: How many "insurgents" were killed or captured while freeing Mr. Hallums?

The reporter is so quick with the numbers of American casualties, why isn't he also quick with the "insurgent" numbers?