Articles 2.22.2005
The Westchester Journal News has an article on Pfc. Michael A. Arciola, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 2.15.2005. His family said his body has arrived in the U.S., and funeral arrangements will be announced today. A family note also said "the military was everything Michael ever wanted to do," and that "The comrades with whom he served became as close to him as his beloved friends in Elmsford."
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The Las Vegas Review Journal and KESQ News have articles on a wounded 2nd BCT soldier. Staff Sgt Joshua Johnston, of the 1-503rd, suffered bullet wounds to the abdomen and leg on 1.19.2005 in Ramadi. He was partially in his humvee on a patrol when a firefight broke out. He was immediately evacuated, and just this week returned to Las Vegas from treatment at Walter Reed. The Army arranged to have his wife, Noriassa, and 15-month-old son to be flown from the Phillipines to be at his side. Staff Sgt. Johnston graduated from the same Las Vegas high school as Pfc. Daniel Guastaferro, who was killed in a vehicle accident in Ramadi on 1.7.2005.
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The Lafayette, LA, Daily Advertiser has an article on a Marine returning home from Ramadi. Lance Cpl. Kyle Franz (who's unit wasn't given, but has been in Ramadi since August) traveled on "two helicopters, a bus and six planes" over 5 days, after which he rushed to the hospital, arriving two days after his fiancee, Catherine, gave birth to a baby girl. Lance Cpl Franz was able to call Catherine on Thursday to finally inform her that we was on his way home.
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Still not much news on Operation River Blitz. The London Telegraph said "Specific details of what is occurring in the city of 400,000 people, located on the Euphrates 75 miles west of Baghdad, remain sketchy and it is not yet clear if an all-out attack is planned. Residents reported that troops had surrounded the city and established checkpoints. House-to-house searches were being conducted and fighter planes seen overhead." BBC reports that "a prominent tribal leader and more than 10 of his relatives are among those detained." (note: all reports appear to be coming from Baghdad; no reporters seem to be in the area)
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Other articles from the region:
- Arabic News: Iraqi Sunni calls for involvement in the political process
- Asspcoated Press: Iraqi Race for Prime Minister Shaping Up
- CBS News: Sunnis Demand Role In Iraq
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The Las Vegas Review Journal and KESQ News have articles on a wounded 2nd BCT soldier. Staff Sgt Joshua Johnston, of the 1-503rd, suffered bullet wounds to the abdomen and leg on 1.19.2005 in Ramadi. He was partially in his humvee on a patrol when a firefight broke out. He was immediately evacuated, and just this week returned to Las Vegas from treatment at Walter Reed. The Army arranged to have his wife, Noriassa, and 15-month-old son to be flown from the Phillipines to be at his side. Staff Sgt. Johnston graduated from the same Las Vegas high school as Pfc. Daniel Guastaferro, who was killed in a vehicle accident in Ramadi on 1.7.2005.
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The Lafayette, LA, Daily Advertiser has an article on a Marine returning home from Ramadi. Lance Cpl. Kyle Franz (who's unit wasn't given, but has been in Ramadi since August) traveled on "two helicopters, a bus and six planes" over 5 days, after which he rushed to the hospital, arriving two days after his fiancee, Catherine, gave birth to a baby girl. Lance Cpl Franz was able to call Catherine on Thursday to finally inform her that we was on his way home.
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Still not much news on Operation River Blitz. The London Telegraph said "Specific details of what is occurring in the city of 400,000 people, located on the Euphrates 75 miles west of Baghdad, remain sketchy and it is not yet clear if an all-out attack is planned. Residents reported that troops had surrounded the city and established checkpoints. House-to-house searches were being conducted and fighter planes seen overhead." BBC reports that "a prominent tribal leader and more than 10 of his relatives are among those detained." (note: all reports appear to be coming from Baghdad; no reporters seem to be in the area)
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Other articles from the region:
- Arabic News: Iraqi Sunni calls for involvement in the political process
- Asspcoated Press: Iraqi Race for Prime Minister Shaping Up
- CBS News: Sunnis Demand Role In Iraq
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 6:02 AM
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