Articles 12.1.2004
The New Jersey Star-Ledger, Home News Tribune, and NY Daily News have articles on Pfc. Stephen C. Benish, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Pfc. Benish was a machine-gun operator, and was killed on a patrol called "Operation Normandy." After leaving the Army, he had hoped to become a full-time Firefighter in his home town. He was 20 years old.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and Rocky Mountain Daily News have articles on Staff Sgt. Michael B. Shackelford, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Sgt. Shackelford had been offered a position in the Army Special Forces while in Korea. According to his mother, "When he found out they were going to Iraq, he withdrew his (Special Forces application) packet, and he called me and said, 'Mom, I'm going to Iraq. I'm not leaving my men to some sergeant that they don't know. I've trained them. I'm going with them." Staff Sgt. Shackelford had also previously served a tour of duty in Kosovo.
The Washingon Post has a story on the funeral service of Cpt. Marc Rapicault, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.15.2004. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Born in France, Cpt. Rapicault immigrated to the U.S. during his teen years. He joined the Marines after college, and graduated first in his class at the U.S. Army Ranger school in 1998.
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The LA Times (reg req'd) has an article on the 2nd BCT in Ramadi, with quotes from 2nd BCT Commander Col. Gary Patton and a few others. Some main points from the article:
- The region as a whole is relatively calm. However, insurgents are apparently focusing efforts on intimidation of locals and coordinated attacks on U.S. patrols and convoys.
- Humvees containing Col Patton have been hit by roadside bombs 7 times since the arrival of the 2nd BCT.
- Col. Patton is "deploying another unit" to Ramadi from the less hostile areas of western Iraq. The article did not say which unit.
- At least one promising example is given of a mob of local civilians attacking insurgents who planted a roadside bomb.
Col Patton is also quoted in another LA Times article on Iraqi police forces.
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The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on the dangers the 2nd BCT has faced. Several 2nd BCT soldiers are already at Ft. Carson on adminstrative duties or recovering from injuries.
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Knight Ridder reports on insurgent activities in the region, including a bombing in Khalidiyah, where the 2nd BCT has had reported operations.
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Other articles from the region:
- NY Times (reg req'd): rebuilding plans for Fallujah (also look for the photo slide show "A Damaged City" here)
- Washington Post: an insurgent's odyssey
- Christian Science Monitor:Report: pentagon wants 10,000 more troops in Iraq
- LA Times (reg req'd): report details Fallujah's arsenal
- Reuters: public health problems in Iraq
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and Rocky Mountain Daily News have articles on Staff Sgt. Michael B. Shackelford, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Sgt. Shackelford had been offered a position in the Army Special Forces while in Korea. According to his mother, "When he found out they were going to Iraq, he withdrew his (Special Forces application) packet, and he called me and said, 'Mom, I'm going to Iraq. I'm not leaving my men to some sergeant that they don't know. I've trained them. I'm going with them." Staff Sgt. Shackelford had also previously served a tour of duty in Kosovo.
The Washingon Post has a story on the funeral service of Cpt. Marc Rapicault, of the 2/5 Marines, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.15.2004. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Born in France, Cpt. Rapicault immigrated to the U.S. during his teen years. He joined the Marines after college, and graduated first in his class at the U.S. Army Ranger school in 1998.
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The LA Times (reg req'd) has an article on the 2nd BCT in Ramadi, with quotes from 2nd BCT Commander Col. Gary Patton and a few others. Some main points from the article:
- The region as a whole is relatively calm. However, insurgents are apparently focusing efforts on intimidation of locals and coordinated attacks on U.S. patrols and convoys.
- Humvees containing Col Patton have been hit by roadside bombs 7 times since the arrival of the 2nd BCT.
- Col. Patton is "deploying another unit" to Ramadi from the less hostile areas of western Iraq. The article did not say which unit.
- At least one promising example is given of a mob of local civilians attacking insurgents who planted a roadside bomb.
Col Patton is also quoted in another LA Times article on Iraqi police forces.
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The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on the dangers the 2nd BCT has faced. Several 2nd BCT soldiers are already at Ft. Carson on adminstrative duties or recovering from injuries.
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Knight Ridder reports on insurgent activities in the region, including a bombing in Khalidiyah, where the 2nd BCT has had reported operations.
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Other articles from the region:
- NY Times (reg req'd): rebuilding plans for Fallujah (also look for the photo slide show "A Damaged City" here)
- Washington Post: an insurgent's odyssey
- Christian Science Monitor:Report: pentagon wants 10,000 more troops in Iraq
- LA Times (reg req'd): report details Fallujah's arsenal
- Reuters: public health problems in Iraq
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