Articles 5.12.2005
The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on Staff Sgt. Thor H. Ingraham and Pfc. Nicolas E. Messmer, of the 1-506th, who were killed by a roadside bomb in Khalidiyah on 5.8.2005. Pfc Messmer had joined the Army in 2003 out of high school. He was 20 years old.
The San Antonio Express-News and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review have articles on Staff Sgt. Ingraham. His father is a retired Army Sgt 1st Class, Ranger, and member of the Green Berets, and he grew up as an "Army Brat", traveling around the world with his family. SSG Ingraham joined the Army at the age of 18, and was "hoping to become a member of the Army's top-secret Delta Force." A hobby of his was cars, and he was having a '68 Camara refurbished while he was deployed in Iraq. SSG Ingraham was 24 years old.
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NY Newsday has an article on a 2nd BCT soldier home on leave. Spc. Michael Williams (who's unit wasn't given beyond 2nd ID) visited a Middle School class that had sent him letters and care packages. Students at the school raised $3,000 and shipped over 2 tons of goods to Spc Williams and 3 other military pen pals. One quote: "This was their hero, [the students] explained, and he had made them feel extra special because he had taken the time to answer each of their letters."
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The Rockland Journal-New, NY, carries an article on a separate 2nd BCT soldier home on leave. 1st Sgt. Daniel Sanchez Jr., of the 2nd Forward Support Battalion, returned to his childhood hometown on R&R, where his father and brother live. His wife died 3 years ago. On leave, he also travels daily to his mother's house, where she is the guardian for his 10 year old son after while his is deployed. 1st Sgt. Sanchez previously served in the Gulf War, and had started his retirement application after more than 20 years of service when the 2nd BCT was informed they were being deployed. He is stationed at Camp Taqaddum in Iraq, near Ramadi.
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The Associated Press has an article discussing proposed legislation in congress that "would prohibit women from combat support and combat service support units." The accompanying picture, taken in 2004, shows a woman wearing the 2nd ID patch, although no name or specific unit is given.
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Other news from the region:
- USA Today: Iraq insurgents' strength surprises U.S. troops
- LA Times (Reg req'd): An Unseen Enemy
- Multi-National Force-Iraq News Release: Operation Matador continues into fourth day
- NY Times (reg req'd): Iraq Legislators Set Up Panel to Draft a Constitution
- Newsweek web-exclusive: Body Counts
The San Antonio Express-News and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review have articles on Staff Sgt. Ingraham. His father is a retired Army Sgt 1st Class, Ranger, and member of the Green Berets, and he grew up as an "Army Brat", traveling around the world with his family. SSG Ingraham joined the Army at the age of 18, and was "hoping to become a member of the Army's top-secret Delta Force." A hobby of his was cars, and he was having a '68 Camara refurbished while he was deployed in Iraq. SSG Ingraham was 24 years old.
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NY Newsday has an article on a 2nd BCT soldier home on leave. Spc. Michael Williams (who's unit wasn't given beyond 2nd ID) visited a Middle School class that had sent him letters and care packages. Students at the school raised $3,000 and shipped over 2 tons of goods to Spc Williams and 3 other military pen pals. One quote: "This was their hero, [the students] explained, and he had made them feel extra special because he had taken the time to answer each of their letters."
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The Rockland Journal-New, NY, carries an article on a separate 2nd BCT soldier home on leave. 1st Sgt. Daniel Sanchez Jr., of the 2nd Forward Support Battalion, returned to his childhood hometown on R&R, where his father and brother live. His wife died 3 years ago. On leave, he also travels daily to his mother's house, where she is the guardian for his 10 year old son after while his is deployed. 1st Sgt. Sanchez previously served in the Gulf War, and had started his retirement application after more than 20 years of service when the 2nd BCT was informed they were being deployed. He is stationed at Camp Taqaddum in Iraq, near Ramadi.
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The Associated Press has an article discussing proposed legislation in congress that "would prohibit women from combat support and combat service support units." The accompanying picture, taken in 2004, shows a woman wearing the 2nd ID patch, although no name or specific unit is given.
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Other news from the region:
- USA Today: Iraq insurgents' strength surprises U.S. troops
- LA Times (Reg req'd): An Unseen Enemy
- Multi-National Force-Iraq News Release: Operation Matador continues into fourth day
- NY Times (reg req'd): Iraq Legislators Set Up Panel to Draft a Constitution
- Newsweek web-exclusive: Body Counts
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