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To: vannrox
He doesn't need newsweek to tell him what's up.....the Very public move of the Headquarters move to kuwait was a pretty good indicator of or intentions....not to mention GW told him point blank he would suffer the consequenses of non-compliance with UN inspections

I sense the tide is turning with regards to our "allies" (if you can call them that)in the region.

10 posted on 12/23/2001 10:45:09 AM PST by is_is
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To: is_is


MSG from POTUS to "coalition nations": Thank you for your condolences. I appreciate your flowers. Now arrest somebody if they're in your country.

``We're constantly talking to countries, reminding them that if you're with us, perform,'' Bush said.

Bush said allies will be given U.S. intelligence to help uncover the terrorists. To ensure their capture, Bush said: ``We'll be glad to lend some troops'' to other countries.

Afterward, aides said Bush was willing to offer special forces and other troops to countries tracking down terrorists.

Some troops that can be "lent"



An unidentified US Marine from Charlie 1/1 of the 15th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) carries empty sand bags to the position of a light mortar company on the front lines of the U.S. Marine Corps base in southern Afghanistan December 1, 2001 near a collection of cardboard signs that marines posted. The signs proclaim the name of the unit's base as "Camp Justice" and is located on the perimiter of the Marines base.


Foreign Aid: After Sept. 11



Marines from Battalion Landing Team 3/6 attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) take part in a live weapons practice at night on the ships flight deck. The 26th MEU (SOC) is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. REUTERS/Handout/U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan E. Eason

More cool photos not on the TV News

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A convoy of nearly 50 Marine vehicles from Task Force-58 heads toward Kandahar aboard Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs) and HMMWVs December 13, 2001 during Operation Swift Freedom. The LAVs and Combined Anti-Armor Teams from the 15th and 26th Marine Expeditionary Units (Special Operations Capable) secured Kandahar International Airport later that evening. Photo by: Sgt. Joseph R. Chenelly


Merry Christmas!


40 posted on 12/23/2001 11:37:57 AM PST by bonesmccoy
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