5 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Militia Attack (The Medhi Army)

AP ^ | January 20 2006

[jmc1969]

Militia fighters attacked a provincial headquarters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, killing five American soldiers today, the U.S. military reported.

The statement said "an illegally armed militia group" attacked the building with grenades, small arms and "indirect fire," which usually means mortars or rockets.

"A meeting was taking place at the time of the attack to ensure the security of Shiite pilgrims participating in the Ashoura commemorations," said Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, deputy commander for Multi-National Division-Baghdad.

Brooks said the meeting was taking place in the Provincial Joint Coordination Center in Karbala when the attack occurred. Iraqi officials and security forces as well as U.S. troops were present, he said.

[Chi-townChief]

Man, the lefties are really having a red-letter day. Prayers for the soldiers and all of their families.

[SandRat]

Now campare this AP story to all positive the stories I've put up under keyword FRWN just today and this is the only story they could find??? Strange isn't it.

[Spunky]

May they all rest in peace. Prayers going up for the familes of the soldiers.

[jmc1969]

This demands a strong retaliation by the US, the entire Medhi Army needs to bleed because of this, not just more people put into the catch and release program, they need to be killed.

[Sword_Svalbardt]

Immediate counter battery on the launching location, and eliminate threat.

[Sword_Svalbardt]

I.E., walk like an Ethiopian, not to misconstrue walking like an Egyptian.

[jmc1969]

Ping

[Dubya]

Soldier rest, Gently pressed,
To the calm, Mother Earth's
Waiting breast;
Duty done, Like the sun:
Going West.

SEMPER FI SOLDERS, GOD BLESS YOU

[taxesareforever]

Until that happens there will be more of the same. Sad, truly sad.

[AntiGuv]

[MikeA]

Turban boy just gave us the excuse we need to end his existence and that of the primatives who follow him. Time to utterly destroy Al Sadr and his "people."

[BW2221]

It almost appears the Shiites are becoming as big a problem as the Sunnis.

[bnelson44]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070121-01
Jan. 21, 2007

Karbala Provincial Joint Coordination Center attacked by militia
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

KARBALA, Iraq – The Provincial Joint Coordination Center (PJCC) in Karbala was attacked with grenades, small arms and indirect fires by an illegally armed militia group Jan 20. Five U.S. Soldiers were killed and three wounded while repelling the attack.
Initial reporting by some media outlets indicated falsely that the attack was conducted by Coalition forces.

“The PJCC is a coordination center where local Iraqi officials, Iraqi security forces and Coalition forces stationed within the center meet to address the security needs of the population,” said Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Deputy Commander for Multi-National Division-Baghdad. “A meeting was taking place at the time of the attack to ensure the security of Shiite pilgrims participating in the Ashura commemorations.”

“The attack on the Karbala Provincial Joint Coordination Center was aimed at Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces working together toward a better future for the citizens of Karbala,” said Lt. Col. Scott R. Bleichwehl, Spokesperson for Multi-National Division-Baghdad.
The location has been secured by Coalition and Iraqi security forces.
The deceased Soldiers’ names are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.

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[bray]

Prayers for these brave soldiers and their families.

[Bulldawg Fan]

Yes. Meanwhile, let us concern ourselves with the quality of life, food, prayer time, free time, etc that those misplaced innocents have at Gitmo. Let us also continue rules of engagement that wont allow us to kill the enemy when in our sights. And to the Marine Corps, keep lynching your own.....it really makes you look good. (Excuse me while I puke)

[NormsRevenge]

May the perps and their leaders rot in Hell.

[olderwiser]

"A meeting was taking place at the time of the attack to ensure the security of Shiite pilgrims..." As usual, we're bending over backwards to be respectful/helpful to muslims who respond by blowing us up.

[ThermoNuclearWarrior]

Does the military plan on capturing or killing Sadr or are they only going after his militia? It seems to me that Sadr will just regroup over time and start causing trouble again if he isn't targeted.

[xarmydog]

I can only imagine the restraints that were placed upon the soldiers,so as not to be the bad guys again.My guess would be that many constraint's were imposed,likely in the form of a"PC"action response,caused the harm of our own Men and Women.I hope that is not the case.