Pendleton Marines cordon Fallujah

Marine Link ^ | April 6, 2004 | Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva

[monkeywrench]

Maybe they don't want positions and strategies betrayed.

[thoughtomator]

It's not about hiding US casualties, it's about loose lips sinking ships. Have some patience and we'll know the full story down to the man.

[Rate_Determining_Step]

We just don't slaughter people. They're Marines. No better friend and no worse enemy. They are Americans and don't panic and just pull the trigger. They are the greatest fighting force the world has ever seen. They will systematically slice and dice the scum element out of those areas with discipline and professionalism. These miserable rats have absolutely zero chance.

I have complete confidence they will keep collateral damage to a minimum and kill everybody who needs it.

These G-D cowardly bastards almost don't deserve to get their tickets punched by our marvelous men. But, they have a job to do and won't waiver one bit.

Neither should we. Shep Smith squeaking like a little girl on TV makes me sick. The Marines will do the impossible and make it look routine. They will accomplish their mission here.

It's just that simple boys and girls.

[getgoing]

Semper Fi prayer bump for your brother.
Just on the news - no retreat - our guys "are holding".

[maxwellp]

We are praying hard for your brothers and the rest of our great military!

[kellynla]

Breaking News on Fox is that the 1st Mar. Div. has taken some "significant" casualties today.
Unfortunately, it looks like there will be some Marine KIA's today.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[fatima]

Kelly,((Hugs))Karen my granddaughter just got home last night from Iraq and we are praying for your brother..

[amom]

Prayers have not stopped since we began this operation. Special prayers for you and yours included now.

[amom]

Boy you come up with the BEST posts!! Thanks again!

[Travis McGee]

Great Posts! You're the military's JohnHuang2 and Kattracks!

[SandRat]

No better friend, no worse enemy than a US Marine.

[kellynla]

Thank you all for your prayers.

Please remember those Marines who paid the ultimate price for freedom today and please remember their families.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[amom]

Please remember those Marines who paid the ultimate price for freedom today and please remember their families.

Done and DONE!

[BossLady]

Every day prayers and heartfelt thanks to all those who have sacrificed so much for American freedom every day....

[Uncle Miltie]

Good luck Private N! Happy hunting, stay safe, G-d bless.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you.

[wardaddy]

Iraqis are allowed to keep certain weapons in their home for self-protection

Not that it is at all important right this second but I wonder what is allowed in "pacified" or compliant/sympathetic areas of Iraq. Just curious. I bet RPGs are out.

[cherry]

I suspect that you are a DU sympathizer and are here only to cause trouble....

won't work, because even with differant ideas on FR, one thing we are all united in is the support of our troops and not in the second guessing of our top military leaders.....

[wardaddy]

Bush did not have the choice to go Dresden on Fallujah.

We are there to enforce regime change and kill enemies...not destroy the women and children as well.......it's a bit vexing...we have captured or killed nearly all the former leaders but are now dealing with mostly blowback sprouting foes.

I agree we need to get a bit more Machiavellian but with limits (compared to our resources). (i know..armchair perspective)

Travis mentioned lots of close air strikes and targeted hellfire last weekend and with the Spectres and other gunships aloft I bet that is what we are doing.

I don't think they have a lot of media with them because they fear they will inflict a fair amount of collateral damage....just my thoughts.

[wardaddy]

These G-D cowardly bastards almost don't deserve to get their tickets punched by our marvelous men

Hear! Hear!