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« "Ghost Soldiers" Compromise Operations, Endanger Iraqis and Americans January 22, 2007
"Recruiting Day" (Pictorial Supplement)
Posted by Bill
*** My third Examiner piece is up, an accounting of the recent recruiting drive for the Iraqi Police in Fallujah. Not my preferred title on the article, by the way. I'm not sure that death and destruction, while present, are the lede. More blog posts on the PiTT mission to follow. Read the piece, then check out these pictures accompanying the story:
Major Brian Lippo, the Marine Fallujah Police Transition Team (PiTT) commander. An energetic realist and occasional cynic, Lippo was happy with the day's result.
Falluja Marine PiTT executive officer Captain Tad Scott. "You as worried as I am, Bill?" My answer is unprintable.
Corporal Jonathan Malone conducts a briefing. Malone was responsible for organizing all aspects of the recruiting drive, from security to logistics.
Marine and Army PiTT members move out in formation. Members of the Army PiTT test a recruit's basic physical fitness with 4 laps.
Applicants were also tested with 20 push-ups. Fallujan push-ups, but close enough.
Iraqi police recruits are processed by the Marines.
Lance Corporal Avneesh Arora retinal scans an applicant.
A Marine scans for threats as mortars come in.
HN Jared "Doc J" Jurgensmier treats and comforts an Iraqi child injured in the mortar attack on the station.
Doc J had him smiling within an hour after the injury: a large chunk of his knee taken by shrapnel.
Lance Corporal Thomas Hauck, Lance Corporal Michael Rickard and Gunnery Sergeant Jason "Gunny" Lawson process and congratulate new Iraqi police recruits. *** *** If you'd prefer to donate via check, please e-mail me and I'll provide you mailing instructions. Thank you for your support. Posted by Bill at January 22, 2007 02:50 PM | TrackBack (10) Trackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: CommentsGreat article and way to go Cpl Malone.... You make all your friends and family back home proud.... all of you do Posted by: Shauna Malone at January 23, 2007 01:42 PM Hey bill thanks for the mention of me running things, haha, but a question what is the website address for the i guess its called flicker site, the one with all the pics, if u can get back to me that would be great. bye the way hope u are dong well. Cpl Malone Posted by: Jon Malone at January 23, 2007 03:13 PM I am deeply moved by collection of what our Greatest do. Against uncertainty and barbarism, they continue to perform valiantly in the support of freedom-loving Iraqis as well as their own country. I couldnt be prouder for these individuals. Posted by: Paul at January 23, 2007 08:03 PM HOOAH PiTT Marines! You make us proud to be brother troops. Your hard work and dedication will help ensure the safe future of Iraq and the middle east. Posted by: OIF-2 SGT at January 23, 2007 09:09 PM Greetings from San Diego, CA. I am very very impressed with all of you and eternally grateful of the sacrifices made. These blogs can go along way towards dispelling all the biased reporting from the press. I will spread the word. Mike Posted by: Michael Clemen at January 23, 2007 11:23 PM My support is with you because I realize the valiant effort you are making there to preserve our freedom here. Great Job! Posted by: learner at January 23, 2007 11:40 PM We Can Neva repay our Debt to you and yours! I'm in continual Awe! God Bless and Keep your head down! You have NO Idea how you are Honored here in the States by the majority, make that "Silent Majority!" Where do you come from??? WE can Never repay, NEVER! There are No words!! Posted by: Mike at January 24, 2007 06:53 PM Thank You for actually being with the Marines on more then a patrol, instead of flying out with one story. We've had CNN, ABC, CBS, and others come through our FOB in Baghdad, and only 2 sets stay any amount of time, one from FOX, and one from a Newspaper. You guys are getting more then 1/8 of the story, and I'm glad you are putting it out there. Posted by: Recon Miller at January 25, 2007 04:50 AM gkwvhpt umxftr enahszmu sfqklur ujwxyzgm xnmboqzvu fkzurv Posted by: qezw miauvheqw at February 17, 2007 05:39 AM Post a comment |
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