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Four US soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash
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Posted on 01/26/2009 2:24:48 AM PST by Int

BAGHDAD (AFP) — Four US soldiers were killed on Monday when two helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, American and Iraqi military officials said.

"Four coalition forces members were killed when two aircraft went down in northern Iraq at approximately 2:15 am (2315 GMT)," a US army spokesman said in a statement.

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KEYWORDS: doublestandard; fallen; helicopters; iraq; obamasfault; partisanpress; soldiers
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To: do the dhue

I felt the same way when I read the book “Lone Survivor”. The Afghan village that harbored the lone survivor of the Seal Team, nursed him and refused to turn him over to the Taliban just made my heart swell.

The Taliban physically beat the kids because they refused to betray the American, but they displayed the marks of their beatings with grins and pride.

Just Wow.


41 posted on 01/26/2009 5:53:35 PM PST by rlmorel ("A barrel of monkeys is not fun. In fact, a barrel of monkeys can be quite terrifying!")
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To: LUV W

Thanks For The heads up a big Prayer..for all 4!! RIP

our father.....

Hail Mary...

Glory Be to the Father...

St Michaels Prayer..


42 posted on 01/26/2009 6:05:20 PM PST by philly-d-kidder (May God Bless America and ALL Freepers! and President George W Bush and His extended family)
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To: Bulldawg Fan

“There were likely survivors since a UH 60 has a crew of 3.”

Actually in wartime they have a crew of 4 consisting of a
Pilot, Co-pilot, Crewchief/Gunner, and a Gunner.


43 posted on 01/26/2009 8:21:46 PM PST by 2CAVTrooper (Man is not free unless government is limited.)
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To: LFOD

“I have heard that a helicopter is no more than a loose collection of used parts flying in close formation.
At least that’s what the crews said about the choppers I rode in.”

Yeah no kidding..... Half a million parts made by the lowest bidder(s) that all need to work together for the thing to fly.


44 posted on 01/26/2009 8:33:35 PM PST by 2CAVTrooper (Man is not free unless government is limited.)
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To: MindBender26
hey MB, your probably familiar with this documentary, you can catch it on the history channel or the military channel when it comes around again.....In The Shadow of The Blade..
it's an excellent account of the Huey during our time...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwFhjtYxXPs

45 posted on 01/27/2009 4:50:12 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Int
For Your Today, They Gave Their Tomorrow

Just a reminder of what our Troops have given, so that we can continue to live the way that we wish here in the United States.

Please never forget the priceless gift our Troops have given us. Keep them in your hearts and prayers and always remember those who have given their all.

May God Bless Our Troops and their Families!!!

46 posted on 01/27/2009 4:54:53 AM PST by Colonial Warrior (Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.)
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To: Doogle

Have not seen. Thank you very much for the heads-up.


47 posted on 01/27/2009 7:04:08 AM PST by MindBender26 (ATTN: Rev. Lowery: Sorry 'bout that, but I am White, and I got it Right years ago!)
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To: Int

Two OH-58Ds. Mid-Air.


48 posted on 01/27/2009 7:08:29 AM PST by TADSLOS (McCain always has a job as Obama's Butt Boy when he loses his seat in 2010)
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