Articles 11.17.2004
Flags will be lowered across Michigan on Thursday, 11.18.2004, in honor of Pfc. Dennis Miller, of the 2-72nd Armor, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.10.2004
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The Cincinatti Enquirer and Kentucky.com have articles on funeral services for Lance Cpl. Sean Langley, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.7.2004. Over 400 mourners attended, including the Kentucky Governer and over 150 law enforcement officers. Both of Lance Cpl. Langley's parents are in law enforcement.
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The Bakersfield Californian (reg req'd) has an article on Lance Cpl. Chris Allen, of the 2/5 Marines, who is recovering from injuries sustained in Ramadi on 10.13.2004. He was guarding an intersection when an RPG hit a wall near him, causing shrapnel injuries to his legs. Coming under small arms fire, his fellow marines were able to pull him to safety. He is presently at home in California rehabilitating with slow walks, and is expected to rejoin his unit by the time they return home from Iraq in the spring.
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In Ramadi, continued clashes are reported. According to the AFP, "In the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi, masked men clutching rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles took up positions on several streets and alleys in eastern and southeastern Ramadi, residents said." A separate AFP article reports from the Ramadi hospital that several people have been killed or injured during clashes with U.S. forces. A U.S. "official said earlier that minor gunfights had erupted with insurgents over the past few days."
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In Fallujah, sporadic resistence continues as rebuilding efforts are being planned. Articles from the area:
- Reuters: with fundamentalist insurgents
- NY Times (reg req'd): rebuilding Fallujah
- Washington Post (reg req'd): future steps on combating insurgency
- LA Times (reg req'd): brief interview with high level insurgent in Fallujah
- Christian Science Monitor: evolving battle tactics
- Time Magazine web exclusive: "After Fallujah"
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News from outside of the area the 2nd BCT operates: over 1000 soldiers took part in operations in the northern city of Mosul on 11.16.2004. The Boston Globe has a reporter with troops there.
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The Cincinatti Enquirer and Kentucky.com have articles on funeral services for Lance Cpl. Sean Langley, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.7.2004. Over 400 mourners attended, including the Kentucky Governer and over 150 law enforcement officers. Both of Lance Cpl. Langley's parents are in law enforcement.
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The Bakersfield Californian (reg req'd) has an article on Lance Cpl. Chris Allen, of the 2/5 Marines, who is recovering from injuries sustained in Ramadi on 10.13.2004. He was guarding an intersection when an RPG hit a wall near him, causing shrapnel injuries to his legs. Coming under small arms fire, his fellow marines were able to pull him to safety. He is presently at home in California rehabilitating with slow walks, and is expected to rejoin his unit by the time they return home from Iraq in the spring.
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In Ramadi, continued clashes are reported. According to the AFP, "In the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi, masked men clutching rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles took up positions on several streets and alleys in eastern and southeastern Ramadi, residents said." A separate AFP article reports from the Ramadi hospital that several people have been killed or injured during clashes with U.S. forces. A U.S. "official said earlier that minor gunfights had erupted with insurgents over the past few days."
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In Fallujah, sporadic resistence continues as rebuilding efforts are being planned. Articles from the area:
- Reuters: with fundamentalist insurgents
- NY Times (reg req'd): rebuilding Fallujah
- Washington Post (reg req'd): future steps on combating insurgency
- LA Times (reg req'd): brief interview with high level insurgent in Fallujah
- Christian Science Monitor: evolving battle tactics
- Time Magazine web exclusive: "After Fallujah"
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News from outside of the area the 2nd BCT operates: over 1000 soldiers took part in operations in the northern city of Mosul on 11.16.2004. The Boston Globe has a reporter with troops there.
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