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Private First Class Track Palin remains focused on the job
timesonline ^

Posted on 11/03/2008 6:57:23 PM PST by flyfree

There is a sense of excitement among a unit of soldiers sent to Iraq from Alaska as Election Day dawns, with the added intrigue that one among their ranks could become the son of the next vice president of the United States.

Despite such an historic day at home, it will still be business as usual for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, which includes Private First Class Track Palin, the 19-year-old son of Republican Sarah Palin, John McCain’s running-mate.

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1 posted on 11/03/2008 6:57:24 PM PST by flyfree
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To: flyfree

Track has to be just as proud of his mom as she is of him. They are true Americans. I’m proud of both of them.


2 posted on 11/03/2008 6:59:52 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (I'm voting for McCain/Palin so I can look my grandchildren in the eyes when I tell them I'm sorry.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer
Well here's a soldier who knows his priorities:

“I do not follow politics at all. I am just here to do my job” he said. “On election day I will probably be thinking about what muscle group I will be working on.”

3 posted on 11/03/2008 7:07:30 PM PST by Enchante (The real "bitter clingers" are on the LEFT -- ranting Obamabots clinging to delusions!!)
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To: Enchante

drudge report spills the beans on prince “Harry” in Afghanistan”.......

Now a BRITISH paper is reporting THE ACTUAL UNIT of the Vice
President nominee’s son?

Politics aside...This is wrong!!!


4 posted on 11/03/2008 7:12:44 PM PST by General Mosby (OH BOY!)
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To: Enchante

drudge report spills the beans on prince “Harry” in Afghanistan”.......

Now a BRITISH paper is reporting THE ACTUAL UNIT of the Vice
President nominee’s son?

Politics aside...This is wrong!!!


5 posted on 11/03/2008 7:13:34 PM PST by General Mosby (OH BOY!)
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To: flyfree

Oh, just great. Report exactly what unit he is with. Easy to find out where they are. Let’s just give the insurgents a nice juicy tempting target. A—holes!


6 posted on 11/03/2008 7:19:02 PM PST by weaponeer
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To: General Mosby
Now a BRITISH paper is reporting THE ACTUAL UNIT of the Vice President nominee’s son?

A BCT is huge. It's not like they ID'ed his platoon or company.

7 posted on 11/03/2008 7:20:52 PM PST by jude24
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To: flyfree

God Bless & Keep You, Track. :)


8 posted on 11/03/2008 7:21:08 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: weaponeer

Unit was already reported when Gov Palin spoke with them. Anyway, there isn’t enough info here to pinpoint where he is.


9 posted on 11/03/2008 7:21:21 PM PST by flyfree
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To: General Mosby

No worries. The enemy won’t find him. A Brigade is a thousand (if not more) strong.

Retired Army. I know. ;)


10 posted on 11/03/2008 7:23:24 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

A modern BCT (Light) usually has 1500-3200 troops. A BCT (Heavy) usually has 2400-4200 troops.

I’ve been out for a looong time, but my Daughter, 10 years active duty, now Ready Reserves, clued her old man in. :O)


11 posted on 11/03/2008 8:16:29 PM PST by papasmurf (I ain't your Daddy's Conservative, OK?)
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To: General Mosby; P-Marlowe; FTL

[... BRITISH paper is reporting THE ACTUAL UNIT of the Vice President nominee’s son? ...]

My first reation as well. This is no innocuous little
news story. It’s a dangerous breach of confidence.

God protect and bless Track Palin and his unit.
Cover them with Your mighty wings. Hide them in
Your holiness.


12 posted on 11/03/2008 8:33:11 PM PST by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: papasmurf

God Bless your daughter. You did good, Dad! :)


13 posted on 11/04/2008 4:50:40 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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