[maquiladora]

Things are really moving now.

[Dog]

A10 Warthogs and F16 Falcons have been alerted to possible deployment as soon as sometime in January.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[mystery-ak]

Does anyone know where I can get a list of what units were activated today or put on alert?

[The Real Deal]

In addition, additional Air Force aircraft including B1 bombers, F15E Strike Eagles, A10 Warthogs and F16 Falcons have been alerted to possible deployment as soon as sometime in January.

My guess is very early January. I can't remember for sure, but I think that 1/7/03 is my date in the pool. Go USA!!!!

[bkwells]

Two amphibious-ready groups. These are three-ship groups that carry more than 2,000 Marines. At least one of the groups of ships is based in San Diego -- the USS Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group. Within the next week or so, in preparation for possible deployment, these amphibious ships are likely to begin to load ammunition and make other preparations necessary for a long deployment.

That would be me. I'm on the USS TARAWA (LHA-1). We've been ready for a few weeks though!

[shrinkermd]

I think the Administration is trying to get ahead of one possibility. Recently, Hussein distributed three months of basic foodstuffs to his population. (People are so dependent on government there they get their food that way).

I imagine the Administration has some expert assessment of Saddam's personality. I hope that the person doing this knew his history. Salaam was born in the same small village as Saladin was. Saladin was a Kurd, but some of his many victories were preceded by long mutual truces followed by sudden, lightning attacks. That is how he took Jerusalem.

My bet--Saddam attacks first. Watch out Israel. Watch out aircraft carriers! He may have a an Exocet or two.

[Defender2]

Send in the B-52s', It's Miller Time!!!!

[Teacher317]

Nice that they got to have Christmas with their families before getting the news.

[radu]

I hate war with a passion but I know there are times it's necessary. Dealing with So-dammed is one of those times.

May this be short and sweet (i.e. may they stomp @$$) and all our troops come home safe and well.

God Bless America and watch over our troops!