er16169's blog: "Its a bigger picture"

I am sharing with you another historical Marine Corps Moment that began today. Reputedly noted as "The most fierce urban fighting for United States Marines since the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968." Now you will see a little clearer into my mind, why when I was asked, without a second thought- volunteered to participate in helping Camp TQ and the Marines deployed there. with Operaton Wow Factor http://www.newszapforums.com/forum60/64014.html Semper Fidelis - Semper Fortis - De Opresso Liber US Navy Marine Corps And United States Army Special Forces One Team One Fight Battle of Fallujah 8 November to 20 November 2004 1. Background and Mission. The Battle of Fallujah was conducted from 8 to 20 November 2004. the last fire mission was conducted 17 November. 2004 The battle had been fought by Army, Marine and Iraqi forces with approximately 15,000 under the I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF), The pattern of attack was to sweep from north to south. The combined forces cordoned the city and commenced their door-to-door search, 'clearing' buildings and engaging insurgents in the streets—This was reputedly The most fierce urban fighting for United States Marines since the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968. Fallujah is roughly 40 kilometers west of Baghdad on the Euphrates River. Fallujah, Al Anbar, Al Taqaddum, Kabali Lake Habania Iraq. All part of the same topographic location for Camp TQ, (I have been sending you emails on Operation Wow Factor- The Forward Operations Base for the 1st Marine Logisitcs Group deployed to Al Taqaddum, Iraq). Its population before the battle was about 250,000 people; however, TF 2-2 IN (Task Force 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry’s) encountered few civilians in its attack south. This missions objective was to attack south to Phase Line (PL) Fran (Highway 10) The northeastern edge of the city to protect their eastern flank and destroy the anti-Iraqi Forces "Sweep and Clear" *********************************************************************************************************** *************************************************Also***************************************************** Read the story of this decorated Hero who proudly served with the United States Army 82nd Airborne Chris was ambushed and killed at 12 noon CDT Nov 28 2006 by Al-Qaeda terrorist while he was moving into position to provide fire support for his fellow paratroopers, in the small town of Siniyah Iraq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 8 November the 173 Airborne were in Vietnam I was 4 years old. I was young. But Do Not think I was too young to remember certain things! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmHgwjXlsPY I remember a neighbor here around that time. Mr. Staart was just sent off to Vietnam to serve in the United States Army. And I thank you Mr Staart for your bravery!!! Hooaah On 10 November I will be celebrating two birthdays. One with Each and every US Marine. Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps. On 11 November Americas will be remembering all those whom have served in the US Military. I obtained news the other night that has been nothing less then disturbing. Soldiers whom are 6,000 miles away doing a service are beginning to feel the way Vietnam Veterans began to feel. I only hope that the elected officials who read this will take careful heed to this very delicate situation. And help in what ever way they can to assure these soldiers they are appreciated!! Do Not do as was done to them in the past! I personally have worked on cases where soldiers where denied claims for military benefits resulting from injuries they sustained from Agent Orange and Vietnam. I agree with many of my friends who served in Vietnam. The US Governments Elected officials who have been in office since 1963 and after owe each and every Vietnam Veteran more then a thank you! They deserve an appology!!! When you leave your men behind. it is a disgrace! When you forget about.. No, When you deny them the proper care they so rightfully earned! it is an abomination. It isn't important who anyone voted for this election as much as it is that these outstanding. Brave men and women of our US Military be shown especially during Thanksgiving and all the Holidays that take place after Thanksgiving Christmas, Chanukah, etc. They are not forgotten.