U.S. soldier Ahmed al-Taie in an undated photo released by the U.S. military on Thursday. (Multi-National Force -Iraq/Handout/Reuters)
Posted on 11/02/2006 9:44:57 AM PST by jmc1969
The U.S. military identified a kidnapped soldier for the first time on Thursday, saying he was 41-year-old Ahmed Qusai al-Taayie.
Maj. Gen. William B. Caldwell also confirmed widely published reports that the reserve soldier was visiting his Iraqi wife when he was handcuffed and taken away by gunmen during a visit to the woman's family.
The soldier's name first became known after a woman claiming to be his mother-in-law told the story of the interpreter's allegedly secret marriage three months ago and his abduction on Oct. 23.
The spokesman said the United States believed the soldier was still in the custody of his abductors and there was "an ongoing dialogue" to win the his release. He did not say with whom or at what level.
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Not to be cold-blooded, but I'm surprised he is still alive - an American soldier married to an Iraqi woman, kidnapped - I would have guessed his lifespan to be measured in minutes, hours at the most.
Today is Nov. 2nd ... I see this another quality piece from the AP.
Misread ...
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