Articles 6.3.2005
The South Tampa City-Times, FL, has an article on the city of Tampa's policy on renaming streets and parks. The leading example is a call by several citizens to change the name of a local park to honor Sgt Antwan Walker, of the 2nd FSB, who was killed in Ramadi on 5.18.2005.
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A Marine Corps news article features the 40-member Combat Action Platoon of the 1/5 Marines who are responsible for training Iraqi Security Forces in Ramadi. The 12-day course is based on the Marine School of Infantry, where recruits learn "fundamentals of patrolling, marksmanship and how to conduct hasty vehicle control points while on patrol. The soldiers are also taught detainee handling procedures and how to set up security positions." To date, 600 ISF troops have been trained in the program.
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Fox News Commentator Oliver North has an article griping about the U.S. Congress. As an example of commitment with a overwhelming work load, he cites the 1-503rd in Iraq: "Now that they [Congress] are back from their five-day "Memorial Day Weekend," they have just 30 days left on their legislative calendar (meaning, "work") before they "recess" until after Labor Day! Hopefully, the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry don't get wind of this "grueling" schedule. They are on a 13-month tour in Iraq, having reported to the war from a 13-month tour of duty in Korea. Unlike members of Congress, these soldiers don't have the option of shirking their duties, arguing over procedural technicalities, throwing tantrums when things don't go their way, blaming others for failures then proclaiming it all "successful," while collecting their paychecks."
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The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on the increasing number of troops at the post, including the 2nd BCT. City officials discuss the expected economic impacts and infrastructure update and expansion requirements.
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Other articles from the region:
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Wounded Iraqis Left Broken and Burdened
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Iraq Puts Civilian Toll at 12,000
- NY Times (reg req'd): Growing Problem for Military Recruiters: Parents
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Iraqi Official Appeals for Greater U.S. Role
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A Marine Corps news article features the 40-member Combat Action Platoon of the 1/5 Marines who are responsible for training Iraqi Security Forces in Ramadi. The 12-day course is based on the Marine School of Infantry, where recruits learn "fundamentals of patrolling, marksmanship and how to conduct hasty vehicle control points while on patrol. The soldiers are also taught detainee handling procedures and how to set up security positions." To date, 600 ISF troops have been trained in the program.
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Fox News Commentator Oliver North has an article griping about the U.S. Congress. As an example of commitment with a overwhelming work load, he cites the 1-503rd in Iraq: "Now that they [Congress] are back from their five-day "Memorial Day Weekend," they have just 30 days left on their legislative calendar (meaning, "work") before they "recess" until after Labor Day! Hopefully, the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry don't get wind of this "grueling" schedule. They are on a 13-month tour in Iraq, having reported to the war from a 13-month tour of duty in Korea. Unlike members of Congress, these soldiers don't have the option of shirking their duties, arguing over procedural technicalities, throwing tantrums when things don't go their way, blaming others for failures then proclaiming it all "successful," while collecting their paychecks."
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The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on the increasing number of troops at the post, including the 2nd BCT. City officials discuss the expected economic impacts and infrastructure update and expansion requirements.
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Other articles from the region:
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Wounded Iraqis Left Broken and Burdened
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Iraq Puts Civilian Toll at 12,000
- NY Times (reg req'd): Growing Problem for Military Recruiters: Parents
- Washington Post (reg req'd): Iraqi Official Appeals for Greater U.S. Role
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