A U.S. Army soldier from Fires Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment rides inside a mine-resistant vehicle, or MRAP, on his way to search a village near Muqdadiyah, about 90 kilometers (60 miles) north of Baghdad in Iraq's volatile Diyala province on Friday, June 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
U.S. Army soldiers from Fires Squadron, Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment search a home inside a village near Muqdadiyah, about 90 kilometers (60 miles) north of Baghdad in Iraq's volatile Diyala province on Friday, June 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see."
Winston Churchill
Evening...
Let the weekend begin! I had a full, busy week - how 'bout you? For those enjoying R&R with your warrior - isn't it great? Indeed...
Based on the photos above, the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment continues up-tempo operations in the Diyala province. The snapshots provided by the embedded AP photographer provide just enough to tell me the 2nd SCR is busy clearing and securing their area of responsibility. Don't let anyone tell you they are relaxing...in an area that remains dangerous.
IA finds weapons cache in Diyala Province
The info hounds have been busy...a couple of articles were worth the read. Tell me what you think...
Will the Calm in Baghdad Last?
Here is a snippet..."There is no disputing that a snapshot of Baghdad on some days reveals a country on the upswing. In fact, almost all would agree that it's safer today than it was at the height of sectarian violence in 2006. But with security gains from one day to the next still paper thin at times, it is difficult to conclude that this period represents progress that will last. More likely, it's just another dip in the roller coaster."
Baghdad Walls Keep Peace, But Evoke Prison
Contrast the Time article with the AP story describing the many walls in Baghdad built to separate and protect...but at what price, both to our warriors and to the residents of Baghdad? It is interesting to read about how the walls are both annoying and useful. What is your view?
We heard from Chris yesterday via a brief email. He let us know he was fine and back with his unit. Their COP is in need of work and showers were few and far between...such is the life of an infantryman. Overall, he sounded well.
Enjoy your weekend and continue to lift our warriors up in your prayers...won't you?
Chris, I love you son.
Be safe...
v/r,
- Collabman
Let the weekend begin! I had a full, busy week - how 'bout you? For those enjoying R&R with your warrior - isn't it great? Indeed...
Based on the photos above, the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment continues up-tempo operations in the Diyala province. The snapshots provided by the embedded AP photographer provide just enough to tell me the 2nd SCR is busy clearing and securing their area of responsibility. Don't let anyone tell you they are relaxing...in an area that remains dangerous.
IA finds weapons cache in Diyala Province
The info hounds have been busy...a couple of articles were worth the read. Tell me what you think...
Will the Calm in Baghdad Last?
Here is a snippet..."There is no disputing that a snapshot of Baghdad on some days reveals a country on the upswing. In fact, almost all would agree that it's safer today than it was at the height of sectarian violence in 2006. But with security gains from one day to the next still paper thin at times, it is difficult to conclude that this period represents progress that will last. More likely, it's just another dip in the roller coaster."
Baghdad Walls Keep Peace, But Evoke Prison
Contrast the Time article with the AP story describing the many walls in Baghdad built to separate and protect...but at what price, both to our warriors and to the residents of Baghdad? It is interesting to read about how the walls are both annoying and useful. What is your view?
We heard from Chris yesterday via a brief email. He let us know he was fine and back with his unit. Their COP is in need of work and showers were few and far between...such is the life of an infantryman. Overall, he sounded well.
Enjoy your weekend and continue to lift our warriors up in your prayers...won't you?
Chris, I love you son.
Be safe...
v/r,
- Collabman
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Throughout history walls have been built to divide and protect. Hopefully, when peace returns to Iraq these walls will be torn down.
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