http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2005-07-28-infantry-cover_x.htm
Be sure to watch the multi-media presentation. The interview with his father brought tears.
Unfortunately, it seems that the 3/25 Marines have taken the brunt of the casualties the past two days. During their deployment they have suffered greatly.
Prayers for all involved.
Good article. After Tet of 68 and the loss of support back home and in congress, I went back to Vietnam for a second tour. Of course it was voluntary for me but it was as if I had gone to a different war in a different country. If I could describe the impression I had I would, but in a few words the overall attitude, even among the officers and senior NCOs, was, "Don't do anything to get others or yourself killed - it's over!"
I can almost feel the tension at the highest levels of The Pentagon after these last two days. I believe the administration needs to be looking for a different tactical and strategic direction. If it doesn't do this, the Republicans can probably kiss at least one house of congress goodbye in 06 and probably the White House in 08.
Today's 14?