Fort Carson soldiers re-enlist (mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs)

The Denver Post ^ | 5/9/2006 | By Bruce Finley

[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.

[mystery-ak]

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

[ArGee]

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.

[MikefromOhio]

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

:)

[ohioWfan]

Well, I've got THIS one.....

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

V is for VICTORY!

[Vermonter]

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

[mystery-ak]

OMG....lmao

[MCPO Airdale]

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

[ohioWfan]

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

[Admin Moderator]

Point made. Back to our regularly scheduled programming.

[Mo1]

Now that is much better !!

Bring on the pictures !!

[proud_yank]

I was just going to ask you about the title. LOL, Great Job!

God Bless our Troops!!!!

[Just A Nobody]

Thank you for this very important ping Coop!

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

[mystery-ak]

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

[proud_yank]

But would love to see some photos of our brave men & women in the military!

Hey Indy?!

[MozartLover]

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."

[Coop]

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.

[Darkwolf377]

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.

[ohioWfan]

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!

[ForGod'sSake]

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

[jdm]

I think Cynthia McFadden has an exclusive of this story on her program called Nightline, later tonight. /sarc