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Nearly 600 U.S. Troops Re-enlist in Baghdad on Independence Day
[7/5/2007]
Source: American Forces Information Services - Marine Sgt. Jess Kent
Hundreds of troops gathered at Al Faw Palace for the Multi-National Force-Iraq Reenlistment, Naturalization and Independence Day Ceremonytoday at Camp Victory. During the ceremony, 588 troops reenlisted and 161 were naturalized as American citizens.
Army Gen. David Petraeus, commanding general, MNF-I, gave opening remarks before administering the Oath of Enlistment."This morning we pay tribute to the American ideals we all hold so dear in several significant ways," he said.
"First, by conducting what surely is the largest reenlistment event ever held in Iraq and perhaps in our Armed Forces' history, then by celebrating the granting of American citizenship to a group of troopers who have already pledged their loyalty to our nation by putting their lives on the line for it, and finally by observing the 231st birthday of our great country," he said.
Petraeus said the troops who reenlisted on Independence Day, most while serving on a second or third deployment to a combat zone, have made a decision based on far more than any bonus they may receive.
"No bonus, no matter the size, can adequately compensate you for the contribution each of you has made and continues to make as a custodian of our nation's defenses," he said. "Nor can any amount of money compensate you adequately for the sacrifices you make serving here in Iraq or the burdens your loved ones face at home in your absence.
And we certainly cannot put a price on the freedoms you defend or those we are trying to help the Iraqis establish and safeguard here in the land of the two rivers."
Petraeus then dedicated the Independence Day ceremony in honor of two soldiers who died fighting for America before they could be sworn in as citizens.
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Yah now lets start showing them some suport. They are doing a great job it is hard but they can put ther boots on every day and do it so lets put our boots on every day and suport them doing what they belive in.
Thank you for posting this! My military relatives and friends believe strongly in their mission in Iraq and are proud of their service to our country. They firmly believe that we fight the terrorists there or here, and I believe them and support their mission fully. President Bush called the nation "war weary", but IMHO, when our soldiers continue to show such courage, dedication and unity, they deserve no less from those of us here at home! This story is inspirational, and the men and women of our military (and their families) are true heroes!
Lmao....what terrorists can't buy plane tickets or get on cruise ships???? I got news for people, their already here and waiting. I feel sorry for the soldiers, getting exploited by the Bush regime by the premise of patriotism......
And our paper here in FL. just ran a story about a
soldier fighting his *FIFTH* non-volunteer tour of
Iraq. There are 20X more than that 600 of soldiers
who are saying enough-is-enough.
Since the draft was abolished (Thank God !!!) our military forces are all volunteer.The vast majority will carry out their mission. Some will go above and beyond he call of duty, some will fall short...Human nature.....
It is no surprise to me anyway that 600 men and women re enlisted on the fourth of July while deployed. Many of those who serve feel strongly about their service. Some soldiers will say, as one poster said "enough is enough."
This has been the case in every war ever fought....be sure to blame Clinton, Bush I, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy, Eisenhower,Truman, Roosevelt, Wilson, Grant ,Lincoln, Washington too not just George W Bush. There is plenty of blood on plenty hands to go around. In every case any soldier who has been to war has a right to say whatever they want, like give me more or enough is enough. Those of you who did not serve during war time should be quiet !!!!! You have no clue !!!!
I am proud of today's soldier. I pray that many more will serve whenever called.
Spiritwalker
Since the draft was abolished (Thank God !!!) our military forces are all volunteer.The vast majority will carry out their mission. Some will go above and beyond he call of duty, some will fall short...Human nature.....
It is no surprise to me anyway that 600 men and women re enlisted on the fourth of July while deployed. Many of those who serve feel strongly about their service. Some soldiers will say, as one poster said "enough is enough."
This has been the case in every war ever fought....be sure to blame Clinton, Bush I, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy, Eisenhower,Truman, Roosevelt, Wilson, Grant ,Lincoln, Washington too not just George W Bush. There is plenty of blood on plenty hands to go around. In every case any soldier who has been to war has a right to say whatever they want, like give me more or enough is enough. Those of you who did not serve during war time should be quiet !!!!! You have no clue !!!!
I am proud of today's soldier. I pray that many more will serve whenever called.
Spiritwalker
Your a pawn and if you don't mind being exploited by the Bush dictatorship go ahead and die for nothing. These men and women are getting exploited under the guise of patriotism. Your governent has lied and manipulated at every step of this war and you continue to approve sending more people to their death to now referee a civil war, for two groups that in the end will still hate our guts... thats genius....Oh thats right they hate us for our freedom
Your a pawn and if you don't mind being exploited by the Bush dictatorship go ahead and die for nothing. These men and women are getting exploited under the guise of patriotism. Your governent has lied and manipulated at every step of this war and you continue to approve sending more people to their death to now referee a civil war, for two groups that in the end will still hate our guts... thats genius....Oh thats right they hate us for our freedom
Dictatorship? Here ? What ? You have no clue about what constitutes a dictatorship !!! Sayonara..........................
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