Articles 11.14.2004
Stars and Stripes reports on death of Sgt. John Trotter, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.9.2004. Sgt. Trotter is the 2nd soldier from 1-503rd killed in Iraq. Pfc. Jason Sparks was killed on 9.8.2004.
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The Dallas Morning News (reg req'd) reports on a soldier, Pfc. Nicholas Facciuolo, who suffered 2nd degree burns following a car bomb in Ramadi. Although no unit is given, the description matches a suicide boming on 11.6.2004. No one in the 7-ton truck was killed, but 12 soldiers had to be evacuated to Germany, and at least 4 more are recuperating in Iraq.
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NPR has an audio story remembering Cpl. Jeremiah Baro and Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard of the 2/5 Marines, the life-long friends killed in Ramadi on 11.4.2004.
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In Ramadi, The AP reports that insurgents attacked three Marine convoys, with no casualties. The NY Times (via the Contra Costa Times) reports that Ramadi has become "a hot spot for insurgents." Key observations:
- insurgent attacks on U.S. troops have "markedly intensified in the past two weeks"
- Last month, an Army battalion (previously reported to be the 1-503rd) was moved to Ramadi. At the time, that battalion was "preparing to join the attack on Fallujah."
- up to 150 insurgents are estimated to be in the city
Lt. Col. Justin Gubler, commander of the 1-503rd, was interviewed for the story: "Ramadi is really out of control, and they needed another infantry battalion in the city," said Lt. Col. Justin Gubler. "We've seen an increase in their proficiency and their will to fight." Increasingly, troops are coming under fire from gunmen who either shoot from mosques or use them to hide after attacks, Gubler said. While acknowledging the ferocity of the insurgents, Gubler draws optimism from some local residents who say they are growing weary of the foreign fighters who take over their homes. "We're going to win the war," he said. "It's just a matter of time."
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In Fallujah, the city is almost under control, according to AFP reports. Other articles from the area:
- Washington Post (reg req'd) (with the 3/1 Marines)
- NY Times (reg req'd)
- NY Timees (reg req'd): armored forces in Fallujah
- Chicago Tribune (reg req'd) (with the 2/7 Cav)
- Chicago Tribune (reg req'd) (with the 1st Infantry Division)
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The Dallas Morning News (reg req'd) reports on a soldier, Pfc. Nicholas Facciuolo, who suffered 2nd degree burns following a car bomb in Ramadi. Although no unit is given, the description matches a suicide boming on 11.6.2004. No one in the 7-ton truck was killed, but 12 soldiers had to be evacuated to Germany, and at least 4 more are recuperating in Iraq.
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NPR has an audio story remembering Cpl. Jeremiah Baro and Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard of the 2/5 Marines, the life-long friends killed in Ramadi on 11.4.2004.
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In Ramadi, The AP reports that insurgents attacked three Marine convoys, with no casualties. The NY Times (via the Contra Costa Times) reports that Ramadi has become "a hot spot for insurgents." Key observations:
- insurgent attacks on U.S. troops have "markedly intensified in the past two weeks"
- Last month, an Army battalion (previously reported to be the 1-503rd) was moved to Ramadi. At the time, that battalion was "preparing to join the attack on Fallujah."
- up to 150 insurgents are estimated to be in the city
Lt. Col. Justin Gubler, commander of the 1-503rd, was interviewed for the story: "Ramadi is really out of control, and they needed another infantry battalion in the city," said Lt. Col. Justin Gubler. "We've seen an increase in their proficiency and their will to fight." Increasingly, troops are coming under fire from gunmen who either shoot from mosques or use them to hide after attacks, Gubler said. While acknowledging the ferocity of the insurgents, Gubler draws optimism from some local residents who say they are growing weary of the foreign fighters who take over their homes. "We're going to win the war," he said. "It's just a matter of time."
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In Fallujah, the city is almost under control, according to AFP reports. Other articles from the area:
- Washington Post (reg req'd) (with the 3/1 Marines)
- NY Times (reg req'd)
- NY Timees (reg req'd): armored forces in Fallujah
- Chicago Tribune (reg req'd) (with the 2/7 Cav)
- Chicago Tribune (reg req'd) (with the 1st Infantry Division)
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