Archive for June, 2008
LATHAM – Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Sergeant First Class Joseph McKay, 51, of Cambria Heights, Queens; and Specialist Mark Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie; were killed shortly after 1 p.m. Afghan time.
Their humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device, small arms [...]
Troop Scoop
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 08:20 AM CDT
Dear Interested Reader,
It’s nice to read about our coalition mates, the Brits, helping in Basra. Note the young Iraqi soldier playing soccer barefoot. Gen. Petraeus visits our troops and bestows special coins on a few of our outstanding troops. “Team Metallico” helps to restore Rusafa. Huge weapons and [...]
It was an honor to be able to take part in my first PGR memorial mission honoring Sgt Anthony L. Mangano of Long Island who was killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq on June 21, 2008. I am sure that Sergeant Mangano would be pleased at the brave, resolute yet emotional sendoff he [...]
This is the first annual fund raiser put on by US Veterans MC and will raise funds for Jacob’s Light Foundation, a charitable organization which ships care packages to our troops in harm’s way. If you can make it to Brentwood on a friday night drop in and demonstrate your support for the troops with [...]
Dear Dan,
The following is an account of a series of conversations and events we thought you might find interesting.
Saturday, shortly before noon on June 21, the North Country Patriots were positioned on the north side of 25A in East Setauket, when they were approached by a woman. She had crossed the street to offer her thanks for [...]
It rained today though not a drop fell from the sky. The moonbats of Long Island had their inaugural stop on their scheduled ‘Mall Tour’ parade of Long Island at the Walt Whitman Shopping Mall in Huntington. Unfortunately for them, eagles arrived early, secured the high ground and commanded the field. When [...]
Troop Scoop
Posted: 28 Jun 2008 12:34 PM CDT
Dear Interested Reader,
We honor the Michigan National Guard helping safeguard reconstruction efforts in Ramadi, while medics from the 3-7th Inf. Bn. participated in a combined medical engagement in Farisiyah. Many suspected criminals detained, and large weapons and munitions seized.
Joanna
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
June [...]
Troop Scoop
Posted: 27 Jun 2008 12:08 PM CDT
Dear Interested Reader,
Progress continues by way of the opening of the largest public works substation in Baghdad, and an electrical power station getting ready to open in Basra. Read about further success for Iraqi and UK joint security op in Basra. The leader of an IED cell is [...]
Troop Scoop
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 08:45 AM CDT
Dear Interested Readers,
Iraqi Soldiers gets refresher course in shooting techniques. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly round the clock to aid in missions. Many Special Groups criminals captured or killed, and large weapons and munition caches seized.
Joanna
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
June 26, 2008
Citizen tip [...]
There is nothing I can say that would do justice to CJ’s outstanding commentary. Read this, follow the link to read the rest, and then view the featured video below.
The people who fight for civilization, and those who seek its destruction.
By Christopher Cook
For those of you have yet to see 300, do yourselves a [...]
