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 stand corrected.
Manstions of the Lord
It's a SA-80, probably a L85A2 rework (5.56). I only glanced at it but it looks like it has the SUSAT optics (4X). Could just be the L85 though...
If I were one of the unwashed bearded disgusting bastards and saw a United States Marine, I'd shi'ite my pants, wait a nanosecond and take a 3 round burst of .223. Semper Fi US Marines. Fukc those bastards. Stay safe! /tears off now. Karen (wife) hates it when I get chocked up about the safety of our guys in uniform. Cause she starts crying too.
Let me know which song it turns out to be, please.
God Bless You and thank you so much for that post. It certainly brought a tear to my eye as have all the good wishes, prayers and songs that are being offered up to God on behalf of America's best.
May the Lord be with them All!
I love commandos!!!
God did not bring them to the water not to drink.
He will be the Glory and the lifter of their head.
I will pray for your son.
The warrior angels around him and the others on the side , in front and behind them. leading the way. The enemy will be afraid and run when they here the thunder of the Lord.
I emailed operationac two weeks ago and have yet to hear from them----There's got to be somewhere else we can go to help.
PD
Amen.
Lord, please put your arms of protection around them and warrior angels to confuse their enemies.
God Bless these Hero Marines!
I suggest we show the goons the same color of mercy. A captive goon will eventually go free to continue his treachery somewhere else.
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/
This is the only other online place that I've heard good things about. Our local church and schools have efforts that we support. You could call yours.
Good luck.
It's listed as Flying high.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000063WDM/ref=pm_dp_ln_m_2/102-3532616-6740947?v=glance&s=music&vi=samples
"we were soldiers" - i just rented that movie from netflix - havent seen it yet. heard laura ingraham talking about it the other day.
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of Gods own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill: Gods truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.
Where you been? =)
I don't know what kind of reviews it got but I think it's one of Gibsons best.
I was going to use that song for a flash movie for either John Kerry and what he did to the Vets or Saddam and what he did to his own people with the help of the UN ;)
Just remember, even though we don't understand it the Universe is unfolding as it should. And always remember, while God's ways maybe mysterious, they are never malicious.
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