Tour extension wreaks havoc upon Stryker soldiers’ lives

Stryker News ^ | August 3, 2006 | Sean D. Naylor

[Bulldaddy]

My nephew is a Captain in the 4-14 Cavalry of the 172nd SBCT. As indicated in the article, this four-month extension - including redeployment from the dangerous western part of Iraq to even more dangerous Baghdad - has been very stressful on the families. But they got this assignment for one principal reason - they're the best!

[Bulldaddy]

ping

[Ed25]

They'll bitch but they'll still get the job done because their the best!

[SandRat]

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day-by-day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils, which beset them; hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

[lilylangtree]

My sympathy is with them and their families. God bless each and everyone.

[dakine]

That sucks...

[Hazcat]

And all of Gods' children said AMEN.

[rwgal]

When I was in the Marines, they used to say.."If the troops stop bitching, THATS when you should be concerned."
These guys are professional and they will do their duty... We could call upon the Demorats to change places with them, ..think they would go for that?

Meadow Muffin

[LtKerst]

Amen,with tears.

I can never repay them for what they are doing.

They are the Heros of today. what a great sacrifice.

Pleas give to soldier's aid groups as a way to say thankyou.

God Bless America.
God destroy the Liberals who are traitors.

[PGalt]

Thanks for posting. Ping. BTTT!

[leadpenny]

These men and women will do their duty but that doesn't take away from the fact that this should not have happened to them on such short notice. At the Senate Armed Services hearing the other day I believe it was Gen Pace who said the decision was made after days of consultation among all the high level players involved. The chain of command knew the disruptions it would cause. It just points out how stretched the military is.

I've said it before but the dems are licking their chops over this for November.

[angkor]

This completely sucks.

I hope these guys are brought back to 100 percent equipment readiness before they head into Baghdad.

[Eagles6]

Was this written by AP, the terrorist newswire? Oh, sean naylor, never mind.

[Chgogal]

"These men and women will do their duty but that doesn't take away from the fact that this should not have happened to them on such short notice."

Huh?

If not them, who? This war is going to get much tougher. I don't know your background, leadpenny and if you, your friends, acquaintances and US Military think the Democrats can fight a better war, win or at the very least survive, then by all means vote for the Murtha's, Kerries and Deans of the world.

I'm a civilian, borne of European parents who 1) survived the Allied carpet bombing in Berlin (and this Iraqi war is NOTHING absolutely NOTHING compared to what these Soldiers' grandfathers went through!) and the other who survived the German Occupation, was part of the Dutch Underground and witnessed the abysmal failure of Market Garden.

So, why are you such a downer? This country and our Military have survived worse. Granted, it was a big disappointment NOT being redeployed on a timely basis, but they are Soldiers and they volunteered. In other words, suck it up! This war is going to get much worse. If you and your friends can’t handle this non-redeployment then I suggest you wave your white flags and go French. This really isn’t meant to be a flame, but I cannot stand whining of any kind. I prefer Winston Churchill who Never Gave In, under ALL circumstances.

If you are suggesting a bigger Military, then voting Democrat is NOT the solution.

[Chgogal]

“We all volunteered, and sometimes these unexpected things happen to us,” said 1st Sgt. Roy Stoehr of 4-14’s A Troop.

“The American people pay us to fight and win the nation’s wars,” said Capt. (P) Tom Hart, 4-14’s fire support officer. “We deployed for a year, and at the end of that year they’ve asked to stay and fight some more. This is why soldiers serve in the military.”

Your nephew and Soldiers like your nephew are awesome. Please thank him for me and a big thank you to you and all your family for being such a great support not only to one another but to this country.

You have no idea how many millions of people Soldiers like your nephew have helped over the past two plus centuries. There is a special place in heaven for the American Soldier.

[MamaLucci]

Thanks for the ping.

[leadpenny]

I served 21 years in the Army. Two tours in Vietnam and two and a half years in Munich in the early 60s. I have a son who is leaving for Iraq on Monday. You obviously have no clue what this does to morale and how it will effect recruiting. It's crisis management at the highest level of DOD. We won WWII with over 10,000,000 draftees. Soldiers and their loved ones will begin to ask why just them and why three and four and more tours. Israel is fighting for their survival with conscripts and so should we be. We should have asked ALL of America to participate in the WOT and there should have been a Universal Service Bill on the Presidents Desk before 15 Sep 01.

I appreciate your tough talk. Where'd you serve?

[leadpenny]

Stupid comment.

[leadpenny]

I couldn't stand to read your complete post. Would you like for me to tell you what you can do with your "whining" and "white flag" comments? I can't stand keyboard warriors.

[dakine]

"I'm a civilian...."