Articles 4.23.2005
An article in the delmarva news reports that a Colonel who knew Sgt. Tromaine Toy in Iraq called his family, and provided them details of the indirect fire deaths of the 3 2-17th FA soldiers on 2.16.2005 at Camp Ramadi. The Col relayed that Sgt Toy (and presumably the other two) were "inside a tank that suddenly came under fire. Though the hull was thick enough to withstand the enemy ammunition, one missile somehow penetrated the side of the tank's gun barrel, igniting explosions from within." "Tank" is possibly referring to a Paladin 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer artillery piece. The article also mentions that a memorial service was held in Iraq for the soldiers.
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The Associated Press reports that the governor of Michigan has ordered that state flags be lowered on Monday, 4.25.2005 in honor of Spc Randy Lee Stevens.
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The Union Leader, NH, indicates that funeral services for Sgt. Angelo Lozada will be held in Nashua, NH, on Tuesday, 4.26.2005. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday afternoon and Monday. City flag will be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Sgt. Lozada.
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The Delmarva News has an long, powerful tribute article on Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr.. Sgt. Toy returned home in November, 2004, for a brief visit after the death of his grandmother. He joined the Army in 1998 after a brief enrollment in college, with the intention of serving four years while exploring career options. He previosly served in Kosovo, and eventually re-enlisted. His parents said he always found time to call home while in Iraq. A Memorial Service is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 4.30.2005
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According to Qwikcast.com, today is the first day of the calendar year forecasted for over 100 degrees fahrenheit at Habbaniyah airfield.
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Other news from the region:
- BBC: Top brass cleared over Iraq abuse
- Washington Post: Private Security Workers Living On Edge in Iraq
- USA Today: Bush seeks funding for Iraq, Afghanistan
- USA Today: Army: Top commander during Abu Ghraib scandal cleared
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The Associated Press reports that the governor of Michigan has ordered that state flags be lowered on Monday, 4.25.2005 in honor of Spc Randy Lee Stevens.
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The Union Leader, NH, indicates that funeral services for Sgt. Angelo Lozada will be held in Nashua, NH, on Tuesday, 4.26.2005. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday afternoon and Monday. City flag will be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Sgt. Lozada.
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The Delmarva News has an long, powerful tribute article on Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr.. Sgt. Toy returned home in November, 2004, for a brief visit after the death of his grandmother. He joined the Army in 1998 after a brief enrollment in college, with the intention of serving four years while exploring career options. He previosly served in Kosovo, and eventually re-enlisted. His parents said he always found time to call home while in Iraq. A Memorial Service is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 4.30.2005
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According to Qwikcast.com, today is the first day of the calendar year forecasted for over 100 degrees fahrenheit at Habbaniyah airfield.
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Other news from the region:
- BBC: Top brass cleared over Iraq abuse
- Washington Post: Private Security Workers Living On Edge in Iraq
- USA Today: Bush seeks funding for Iraq, Afghanistan
- USA Today: Army: Top commander during Abu Ghraib scandal cleared
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 7:42 AM
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