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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.

(Excerpt) Read more at denverpost.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: army; fortcarson; heroes; reenlist; reups; soldiers
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To: ohioWfan

Mike just re-enlisted for 3 more years also...he's trying to set a record.


61 posted on 05/10/2006 6:48:10 PM PDT by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: Admin Moderator
Yeah, I was all ready to write about my desire to see Britney Spears fade away. This is GREAT NEWS (although I usually don't follow the links to the papers) but I had some heavy sarcasm that I can't use now.

Shalom.

62 posted on 05/10/2006 6:48:38 PM PDT by ArGee (The Ring must not be allowed to fall into Hillary's hands!)
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To: Admin Moderator; ohioWfan; pissant

Who wants to see Britney Spears?

Now if you'd modified it too Jessica Alba or Emmy Rossum, I'd be there in a heartbeat

:)


63 posted on 05/10/2006 6:48:46 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Rob Schnieder is a Carrot)
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To: Mo1
Well, I've got THIS one.....

He's home, but he WANTS to go back......

V is for VICTORY!

64 posted on 05/10/2006 6:49:28 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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To: Admin Moderator

OK wise guy. Where's the link? Inquiring minds want to know


65 posted on 05/10/2006 6:49:36 PM PDT by Vermonter
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To: Admin Moderator

OMG....lmao


66 posted on 05/10/2006 6:49:38 PM PDT by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: McGruff

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen rarely believe anything they read in the media.


67 posted on 05/10/2006 6:49:43 PM PDT by MCPO Airdale
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To: mystery-ak

Wow! Good for him! (You OK with it??)


68 posted on 05/10/2006 6:50:57 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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To: Sally'sConcerns; ohioWfan; Coop; TomServo

Point made. Back to our regularly scheduled programming.


69 posted on 05/10/2006 6:50:59 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: ohioWfan

Now that is much better !!

Bring on the pictures !!


70 posted on 05/10/2006 6:52:05 PM PDT by Mo1 (DEMOCRATS: A CULTURE OF TREASON)
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To: Admin Moderator
I was just going to ask you about the title. LOL, Great Job!

God Bless our Troops!!!!
71 posted on 05/10/2006 6:52:30 PM PDT by proud_yank (A liberal's 'generosity' is limited to the funds available in someone else's account.)
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To: Coop
Thank you for this very important ping Coop!

God bless our heroes! They never cease to amaze me.

72 posted on 05/10/2006 6:52:49 PM PDT by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
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To: ohioWfan

Yes, I'm okay...of course this will mean another tour in Iraq in 07.....when Jonathan leaves in June he will not see Mike for two years unless they link up over there....and it can be done, can't it...lol


73 posted on 05/10/2006 6:53:13 PM PDT by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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To: Mo1; Indy Pendance
But would love to see some photos of our brave men & women in the military!

Hey Indy?!
74 posted on 05/10/2006 6:53:42 PM PDT by proud_yank (A liberal's 'generosity' is limited to the funds available in someone else's account.)
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To: kayak; Admin Moderator
Brilliant!

Wish we could do something to help out this thread.

Post #4: "It should be required on FR that this be posted at least weekly."

75 posted on 05/10/2006 6:53:55 PM PDT by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
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To: mystery-ak
Mike just re-enlisted for 3 more years also...he's trying to set a record.

Please give Mike a giant hug and my sincere thanks for continuing to defend our freedom! And a big hug for you as well! Lord knows the families sacrifice as much or more.

76 posted on 05/10/2006 6:55:03 PM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: CAWats
What a great story. I just hope these fine people aren't overwhlemed by all the reporters from CNN, MSNBC, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, NYT and the Village Voice who will be underfoot talking about this news. You know, all those people who are against the war but "support the troops".

If only Greta the Ghoul would get off tonight's Murder Of The Moment and focus an hour on these brave soldiers.

77 posted on 05/10/2006 6:55:16 PM PDT by Darkwolf377 (I am sitting out any thread that becomes an immigration thread.)
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To: mystery-ak
It sure can! :) And it could waaaay back when.

I tell you, mystery......every time we talk with Eric, he talks about going back. It's amazing!

78 posted on 05/10/2006 6:55:18 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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To: js1138

Heck; I was just trying to get here B4TZ. You believe me......don't you???


79 posted on 05/10/2006 6:55:34 PM PDT by ForGod'sSake (ABCNNBCBS: An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly.)
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To: CAWats
I think Cynthia McFadden has an exclusive of this story on her program called Nightline, later tonight. /sarc
80 posted on 05/10/2006 6:55:44 PM PDT by jdm
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