Articles 3.12.2005
The Stars & Stripes has an article on Sgt Andrew Bossert and Pfc Michael W. Franklin, of the 44th Engineers, who were killed in Ramadi on 3.7.2005 in Ramadi. Sgt Bossert enlisted in the Army 5 years ago, and had spent two years in Korea prior to deploying to Iraq to be with his wife, a Russian citizen. Pfc Franklin had volunteered to go to Iraq from Korea. He was scheduled for R&R leave starting April 2, and would have been home with his family for his birthday.
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The Stars & Stripes article also indicates that 50 2nd BCT, 2nd ID soldiers have been killed in Iraq to date, the same number of fatalities that the unit they replaced (1st BCT, 1st ID) suffered in their entire 12 month deployment. The article cites interviews conducted around the January election with 2nd BCT officials, who said there were several reasons for the high casualty rate. The article lists two. First, the units are operating in dangerous urban environments such as Ramadi. Second, many of their patrols are conducted on foot in order to mix with local residents. (note: another likely reason is the increase in number of attacks on U.S. forces over the previous year, resulting in increased casualties for all of Iraq, not just in the 2nd BCT area of operations.).
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The Arizona Republic has a commentary article on the homecoming of the 2/5 Marines. Family and friends are organizing a "welcome back" event for the Marines, and are trying to raise donations for a care bag for each Marine, with snacks and a long distance phone card. Contact information is provided.
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Three Marine Corps news articles discuss the transition of command in the Anbar Province. The first article indicates that the 5th Civil Affairs Group officially took over command from the 4th Civil Affairs Group on 3.11.2005. They will be working throughout the Anbar Province. (note: the 2nd BCT has worked with the 4th CAG). The second article evaluates the role of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation liaison under the 2nd Marine Division. A third article discusses the postal delivery process.
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The BBC has an article on the British citizen detained by the 2/5 Marines in Ramadi in December. His family is calling for him to be turned over to UK officials. He is accused of "of involvement with a gun-running gang." The UK Foreign Office "says it is a matter for Iraqi authorities."
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Other articles from the region:
- LA Times (reg req'd): A Case Study in Postwar Chaos
- NPR Audio Story: Update on Reconstruction, Training of Forces in Iraq
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The Stars & Stripes article also indicates that 50 2nd BCT, 2nd ID soldiers have been killed in Iraq to date, the same number of fatalities that the unit they replaced (1st BCT, 1st ID) suffered in their entire 12 month deployment. The article cites interviews conducted around the January election with 2nd BCT officials, who said there were several reasons for the high casualty rate. The article lists two. First, the units are operating in dangerous urban environments such as Ramadi. Second, many of their patrols are conducted on foot in order to mix with local residents. (note: another likely reason is the increase in number of attacks on U.S. forces over the previous year, resulting in increased casualties for all of Iraq, not just in the 2nd BCT area of operations.).
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The Arizona Republic has a commentary article on the homecoming of the 2/5 Marines. Family and friends are organizing a "welcome back" event for the Marines, and are trying to raise donations for a care bag for each Marine, with snacks and a long distance phone card. Contact information is provided.
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Three Marine Corps news articles discuss the transition of command in the Anbar Province. The first article indicates that the 5th Civil Affairs Group officially took over command from the 4th Civil Affairs Group on 3.11.2005. They will be working throughout the Anbar Province. (note: the 2nd BCT has worked with the 4th CAG). The second article evaluates the role of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation liaison under the 2nd Marine Division. A third article discusses the postal delivery process.
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The BBC has an article on the British citizen detained by the 2/5 Marines in Ramadi in December. His family is calling for him to be turned over to UK officials. He is accused of "of involvement with a gun-running gang." The UK Foreign Office "says it is a matter for Iraqi authorities."
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Other articles from the region:
- LA Times (reg req'd): A Case Study in Postwar Chaos
- NPR Audio Story: Update on Reconstruction, Training of Forces in Iraq
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