Posted on 12/15/2006 8:35:43 AM PST by TexKat
WASHINGTON -- An American soldier missing in Iraq since late October probably was captured by the enemy, the Pentagon said Thursday, making official what the U.S. military there has suggested for more than a month.
Ahmed Qusai al-Taayie, a 41-year-old Iraqi-born resident of Ann Arbor, Mich., was snatched off the street while he was visiting his Iraqi wife in Baghdad on Oct. 23.
U.S. forces have conducted raids in portions of Sadr City searching for al-Taayie, who worked as a translator. The U.S. government has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his recovery.
He initially was listed as "whereabouts unknown," but the military generally reviews such cases to rule out all other possibilities, including being absent without leave. He is now considered "missing-captured."
In al-Taayie's case, the Mahdi Army is believed to have grabbed him as well as dozens of people during a raid on a Ministry of Higher Education office in Baghdad on Nov. 14. The ministry is predominantly Sunni Arab.
I hope he is found, but I fear the worst...
Remember and pray for SSgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04
The only way to save these soldiers(if at all) is to threaten to execute some of the terrorists we have in custody. But why haven't any been executed yet? Very troubling times and we just don't fight like we used to and we need to and we end up paying for it. I hope they can find Maupin's remains at the very least. Maybe they should even consider bringing in a medium. Try something since it's not going anywhere.
"I hope he is found, but I fear the worst..."
Defector?
Bump!
My thoughts too
Hope for the best prepare for the worst. We know how these animals operate - that should be enough data for full elimination of these people, because they have NO respect for human life whatsoever.
We are infadels in their book, we CAN be lied to, we CAN be sacrifieced to meet their needs, because of that - again they should be eliminated to the man.
SS
In reference to your tag line:
And when I taped a Broomhandle to my cat it turned him into a tank :-)
.....but since when does the military authorize visits with your wife in the war zone?.
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