Posted on 03/30/2010 11:45:30 AM PDT by Mr. Jazzy
There is a new surge making ripples across Iraq, say 3rd Infantry Division commanders with a close view of life on the ground in cities stretching from Mosul to Baghdad.
And it is a movement that's anything but sinister. "My hat goes off to them," said Col. Charles Sexton, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd ID, based in northern Iraq. "Because the Iraqi Security Forces are in the streets every day, fighting the terrorists with less equipment than the Army has, doing the same job.
"It takes a heck of a brave person to do this. ... They put their families at risk, and it is pretty patriotic. The money is there, but it's not all that much."
It's the same bravery anyone wearing a uniform exhibits. And it's a character trait Sexton's troops see daily - and admire.
(Excerpt) Read more at savannahnow.com ...
God bless all our "Dog faced soldiers" from the 3 ID, ROCK OF THE MARNE!!!
“Iraqi patriotism abounding”
Yea, until we stop spending our money there and they have to stand on their own -—
Rock of the Marne, HOOAH!
I think we’re getting pretty close to that. It’s a great victory for the U.S. and GW Bush, but some will never acknowledge that.
Broken TV...LOL
Doh. Along with creating jobs and “health care.” How could I be so blind?
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