Articles 1.10.2005
Updated 14:00 cst
The Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun have articles on Pfc. Daniel F. Guastaferro, of the 1-503rd, who died in Ramadi on 1.7.2005. Guastaferro died when his humvee "ran off the road and plunged into a canal, the military said." He had lived with his grandmother in Las Vegas, and had studied in California before joining the Army in 2003. Neighbors described Pfc. Guastaferro as a racing enthusiast. He was 27 years old.
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The Plymouth Pilot-News, IN, has an article on a 2nd BCT soldier's upcoming R&R leave. Pfc. Matt Linse, who's unit wasn't given beyond the 2nd BCT, called his wife on Christmas day to inform her that he would be home in mid-January. Pfc. Linse had been in Korea for 2 months when the 2nd BCT received news of its redeployment to Iraq.
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Posted 09:00 cst
The Stars & Stripes has an article on Sgt. Bennie J. Washington, of the 44th Engineers, who died at a hospital in Texas on 1.4.2005 from injuries sustained on 10.14.2004. No other details on Sgt. Washington are available. The article notes that three other 2nd BCT soldiers were killed on 10.14.2004, Staff Sgt. Omer T. Hawkins and Pfc. Mark A. Barbret of the 44th Engineers, and Spc. Bradley S. Beard of the 2-17th Artillery. The article does not specify if they were from the same incident.
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The Washington Post reports that "the entire 13-member electoral commission in the volatile province of Anbar, west of the capital, resigned after being threatened by insurgents." The group is now in hiding. In recent weeks, insurgents in the region have been "targeting election workers, political party leaders and other participants."
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Reuters reports that a previously unknown militant group calling itself the "Secret Republican Army" has posted signs in Ramadi and one other town warning that "it would deploy “highly trained” snipers to target voters around Iraq during Jan. 30 elections."
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Other articles from the region:
- USA Today: Legitimacy of Iraqi vote at risk
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Obstacles Plague Absentee Voting For Iraqis in U.S.
- Christian Science Monitor: In Iraq, a winter of discontent
- Time Magazine: A Stealth Campaign for Iraqi candidates
The Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun have articles on Pfc. Daniel F. Guastaferro, of the 1-503rd, who died in Ramadi on 1.7.2005. Guastaferro died when his humvee "ran off the road and plunged into a canal, the military said." He had lived with his grandmother in Las Vegas, and had studied in California before joining the Army in 2003. Neighbors described Pfc. Guastaferro as a racing enthusiast. He was 27 years old.
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The Plymouth Pilot-News, IN, has an article on a 2nd BCT soldier's upcoming R&R leave. Pfc. Matt Linse, who's unit wasn't given beyond the 2nd BCT, called his wife on Christmas day to inform her that he would be home in mid-January. Pfc. Linse had been in Korea for 2 months when the 2nd BCT received news of its redeployment to Iraq.
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Posted 09:00 cst
The Stars & Stripes has an article on Sgt. Bennie J. Washington, of the 44th Engineers, who died at a hospital in Texas on 1.4.2005 from injuries sustained on 10.14.2004. No other details on Sgt. Washington are available. The article notes that three other 2nd BCT soldiers were killed on 10.14.2004, Staff Sgt. Omer T. Hawkins and Pfc. Mark A. Barbret of the 44th Engineers, and Spc. Bradley S. Beard of the 2-17th Artillery. The article does not specify if they were from the same incident.
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The Washington Post reports that "the entire 13-member electoral commission in the volatile province of Anbar, west of the capital, resigned after being threatened by insurgents." The group is now in hiding. In recent weeks, insurgents in the region have been "targeting election workers, political party leaders and other participants."
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Reuters reports that a previously unknown militant group calling itself the "Secret Republican Army" has posted signs in Ramadi and one other town warning that "it would deploy “highly trained” snipers to target voters around Iraq during Jan. 30 elections."
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Other articles from the region:
- USA Today: Legitimacy of Iraqi vote at risk
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Obstacles Plague Absentee Voting For Iraqis in U.S.
- Christian Science Monitor: In Iraq, a winter of discontent
- Time Magazine: A Stealth Campaign for Iraqi candidates
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 5:48 AM
1 Comments:
At 6:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
Wow! That was a quick post! The article about Matt just came out today! :) Thank you so much for the updated news! The 2BCT site can be a little slow at times. And it's nice to have up to date info. Thanks again, Alicia Linse
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