Posted on 11/07/2004 5:24:36 PM PST by yankeedame
Preparations ... a US marine camped outside Fallujah, expected to be the scene of Iraq's bloodiest battle yet, writes his "zap number" on his kit bag. The number contains information on his social security number and blood type, to help with identification in case the troops are injured.
At the ready ... troops bags are packed at Fallujah, where they await the order to launch an attack on the town. One report says 300 rebels have volunteered to act as suicide bombers in a ferocious counter-attack on any coalition assault.
Games ... to ease the tension, the troops have had to find new ways of entertaining themselves, staging games over the weekend.
There was some entertainment to help the troops kill time ...
... but also work to be done. Here Marines take a briefing from their on plans for the days ahead.
God help us ... Marines from the 1st Division gathered to pray yesterday afternoon near Fallujah. An order for the assault is expected over the coming days.
Meanwhile, civilians are leaving Fallujah. These men were headed for Baghdad yesterday, their ute loaded with household appliances. The US military warning any man under 45 entering or leaving Fallujah will now be detained; they are also advising women and children to leave.
[The declared state of emergency for the next 60 days]...comes after a recent spike in violence nationwide. Even yesterday the attacks on Iraqi police continued - this car was blown up in Baghdad while in Haditha, 21 officers were rounded up and shot in the head.
US Army surgeon Tommy Brown, working in the centre of Baghdad, makes a phone call to his wife. He says he has slept for three of the past 48 hours and is preparing for the fallout from the anticipated attack on Fallujah.
Held ... Iraqi TV showed these prisoners who are alleged foreign fighters, caught coming in to help the raging insurgency. At least one, a young Palestinian, confessed on television to a plan to help the rebel groups.
Danger zone ... Major Scott Taylor of the British Army's Black Watch force leads his brigade into position in accordance with the ancient traditions of the fighting unit. They have taken up "forward positions" in the Sunni triangle to free up US troops needed at Fallujah.
In place ... Maj Taylor, his bagpiping done, takes his position at the Jurf al-Sukhr bridge.
I can feel it coming in the air tonight,
Oh Lord
I've been waiting for this moment all my life,
Oh, Lord.
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
Oh, Lord.
Oh, Lord.
Well, if you told me you were drowning,
I would not lend a hand.
I've seen your face before, my friend.
But I don't know if you know who I am.
Well, I was there
and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes.
So you can wipe off the grin,
I know where you've been.
It's all been a pack of lies.
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight,
Oh, Lord.
I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, Oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight,
Oh, Lord.
Oh, Lord.
And I've been waiting for this moment all my life,
Oh, Lord.
Oh, Lord.
Well, I remember, I remember...don't worry
How could I ever forget?
It's the first time,
the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why
you keep your silence up,
No, you don't fool me.
The hurt doesn't show;
but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you or me
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight,
Oh, Lord...
Semper Fi, and may God bless the Marine Corps, and all of the good guys in Iraq.
amazing pictures...
Did anyone see "We were soldiers"? I was wondering if anyone knows the name of the theme song. I assume it's a military song.
BTW the show is playing again right now on TNT i believe.
My prayer is this
The Lord will lift the head of our Marines. There will be a clear sign that God is with them.
cofusion to set in the enemy. As in The battle of Gideon.
The enemy will defeat themselves and the Lord will spare the soldiers who are fighting for freedom.
God be with these men. This hymn helped me when I was in the Infantry. If any of you are on line right now, hope this helps:
PEACE LIKE A RIVER
When peace like a river, attendeth my way;
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well...with my soul... It is well, it is well, with my soul...
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well...with my soul... It is well, it is well, with my soul...
He lives--oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh my soul.
It is well...with my soul... It is well, it is well, with my soul...
And, Lord, haste the day when our faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descend;
Even so, it is well with my soul...
It is well...with my soul... It is well, it is well, with my soul...
~~Horatio Gates Spafford
[1873]
Thank youf or the post--bless the troops.
GOD BLESS two great outfits: The CORPS and the Black Watch!
May God Bless our Military and keep them safe.
Out of the depths, O Lord, have I cried unto thee. Oh Lord, thou art my hope and my salvation.
Does any one know the best way to send supplies to these guys? or calling cards so that they can call their families? Is there a trustworthy site that you know of?
Can any Freeper tell me what sort of gun the major on the bridge photo is carrying? It is a bull pup but I can't recognize it.
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored,
He has loosed the fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnish`d rows of steel,
"As ye deal with my contemners, So with you my grace shall deal;"
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord
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":Does any one know the best way to send supplies to these guys? or calling cards so that they can call their families? Is there a trustworthy site that you know of?"
Sorry, no. Perhaps someone else can answer this.
May God bless and protect these fine young men.
They do us proud.
God Bless America!!!!!
Let God be at their sides as they send the terrorists to hell where they belong. Some of these young men probably went through boot camp with my son. My prayers are with them all.
Thank you for putting faces to the men who are sacrificing so much for us.
God bless them all. God help them all.
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