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Fort Carson soldiers re-enlist (mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs)
The Denver Post ^
| 5/9/2006
| By Bruce Finley
Posted on 05/09/2006 4:15:26 PM PDT by CAWats
The mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs of the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment is considered invaluable to the Army's future.
A year ago, as Iraqi fighters detonated a bomb that shattered his convoy, Army Sgt. Gene Braxton led survivors scrambling out of their Humvees in the hot dusty haze to hunt for the triggermen.
Five months later, a bigger roadside bomb rocked the armored vehicle Braxton was in. Reeling from a concussion, he dragged a wounded buddy to safety.
Back in Colorado, Braxton has re-enlisted and will undergo parachute jump training in preparation for a possible third stint of combat duty in Iraq.
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TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: army; fortcarson; heroes; reenlist; reups; soldiers
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To: CAWats
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posted on
05/10/2006 8:47:18 PM PDT
by
MJY1288
(THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
To: CAWats
Thank you for starting this thread.
God bless our troops!!
162
posted on
05/10/2006 8:57:59 PM PDT
by
MozartLover
( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
To: CAWats
God bless them all... our brave military constantly make us proud. *sniff*
163
posted on
05/10/2006 8:59:27 PM PDT
by
Fudd Fan
(DemocRATs- the CULTURE OF TREASON!)
To: STARWISE
GREAT photographs, STARWISE. Thank you!
164
posted on
05/10/2006 9:01:11 PM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
To: CAWats
Out standing news (that no one will ever hear)
165
posted on
05/10/2006 9:04:28 PM PDT
by
truemiester
(If the U.S. should fail, a veil of darkness will come over the Earth for a thousand years)
To: ohioWfan
And I love yours .... how is he doing, the hunky guy ;)? Wanting to make it a career?
Some fantastic photos here - scroll down
166
posted on
05/10/2006 9:05:38 PM PDT
by
STARWISE
(They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author:)
To: All
167
posted on
05/10/2006 9:14:13 PM PDT
by
STARWISE
(They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author:)
To: goodnesswins
Tell then thank you from me...seriously.
168
posted on
05/10/2006 9:15:51 PM PDT
by
My Favorite Headache
("Scientology is dangerous stuff,it's like forming a religion based around Johnny Quest and Haji.")
To: Libertina
To: onyx
To: CAWats
Godspeed Soldiers! You represent the best of the best and we are so very proud of you.
171
posted on
05/10/2006 9:29:27 PM PDT
by
Chgogal
(The US Military fights for Freedom of the Press while the NYT lies about the Military and cowers...)
To: CAWats
These brave men and women are AMAZING!
But I can't believe that this is the only place I'm hearing about this! /sarc
172
posted on
05/10/2006 9:41:23 PM PDT
by
Purrcival
(Mirror, mirror, fixed on Will, You give me the biggest thri...ummmmm...no.)
To: ohioWfan
LOL --- I have two HOTTIES too.
173
posted on
05/10/2006 9:48:14 PM PDT
by
onyx
(Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
To: CAWats
174
posted on
05/10/2006 10:07:39 PM PDT
by
bnelson44
(Proud parent of a tanker! (Charlie Mike, son))
To: CAWats
Our guys ROCK!!! I am so proud and amazed - very blessed to be an American. Our servicemembers are amazing and every day they're on the job in Iraq and other places while we're here enjoying the good life - getting groceries, having friends over, firing up the grill, enjoying spring.
175
posted on
05/10/2006 10:23:58 PM PDT
by
MonicaG
(Grateful to our troops & veterans - thank you!!!)
To: CAWats
176
posted on
05/10/2006 10:36:09 PM PDT
by
Choose Ye This Day
(Mmm! The tears of unfathomable sadness! Yummy!)
To: Coop
This is a really nice story. I think this is a good spot to post some of the pics I had on the round-up a couple of days ago. Some of our heros who just got home:
Welcome Home Boys!
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Marine Master Sgt. Darin Robertson, of Kailua, Hawaii, is greeted by his wife, Lubka, after returning from a five-month deployment to Afghanistan, Monday, May 8, 2006, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Robertson is with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni) |
|
Marine Capt. Eric Thompson, of San Diego, gets his first look at his 8-week-old child, Remi, as his wife, Christina, looks on, after returning from a five-month deployment in Afghanistan, Monday, May 8, 2006, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Thompson, with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, was returning from his fourth deployment. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni) |
|
Marine Maj. Michael Miller, of State College, Pa., gets a kiss from his son Miles, as his wife Marina takes a picture as Miller returns to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Monday, May 8, 2006. Miller, who is returning from his fifth deployment, is part of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni) |
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posted on
05/10/2006 11:31:25 PM PDT
by
Straight Vermonter
(The Stations of the Cross in Poetry ---> http://www.wayoftears.com)
To: Rokke
Brave Rifles
178
posted on
05/10/2006 11:35:27 PM PDT
by
SFC Chromey
(We are at war with Islamofascism)
To: CAWats
Thanks, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, for your service to our country.
179
posted on
05/10/2006 11:59:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation 4th of July ~)
To: CAWats
Our Troops Rock! God Bless them all!
180
posted on
05/11/2006 12:25:29 AM PDT
by
tina07
(In Memory of my Father - WWII Army Air Force Veteran)
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