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  • Local Guard cleared in response to attack (Rebuttal to whining truck driver)

    09/29/2006 3:11:27 PM PDT · by RGSpincich · 85 replies · 1,667+ views
    Martinsville Bulletin ^ | 9/29/06 | staff
    Driver claims he was abandoned during Iraqi insurgents' fire Friday, September 29, 2006 RICHMOND — A Virginia National Guard unit from Martinsville and Rocky Mount came under scrutiny after a video seemed to show troops abandoning a civilian truck convoy during an attack by Iraqi insurgents, resulting in the executions of three unarmed drivers. However, the military investigated the incident and found the military personnel responded properly. Investigators recommended awards for one soldier and one civilian in the incident. The video, obtained by ABC News, shows a military personnel carrier racing away after insurgents open fire and disable four Halliburton...