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Welcome to the Dawn Patrol, our daily roundup of information on the War on Terror and other topics - from the MilBlogs, other blogs, and the mainstream media. If you're a blogger, you can join the conversation. If you link to any of these stories, add a link to the Dawn Patrol too and your trackback will be added to the list. (We have a daily "Open Post" too, if you have something on another topic you can link there.)
Fallen Friends --[365 and a Wakeup - in Iraq]
Today the soldiers of the Nightstalker Battalion closed ranks with the Tusker Battalion to say our final farewells to three fallen heroes. 1SG Alan Gifford, SGT Matthew Deckard, and SPC David Ford fought side by side with the Nightstalkers, and their unflinching courage earned them the respect and admiration of every man lucky enough to work with them.
Battle For Mosul III: Prelude --[Michael Yon]
?Deuce Four,? is on its way home.
I attended their departure ceremony, presided over by the much respected Brigade Commander, Colonel Robert Brown. Purple Hearts were awarded to soldiers wounded in action.
Where is the truth behind scenes ? --[A Free Writer - an Iraqi in Iraq]
The news coverage of Iraq frequently fails to convey the cumulative linkage of military events in this country.
Operations are often reported in a disconnected fashion, as if some troop's operations officer got up in the morning and asked 'what are we going to do today?', and then troops rush out to their vehicles ,whatever just occurred to them, and they are free to do anything they want until time passes and their patrol is over.
Bridge tragedy victims helped by efforts of U.S., Iraqi forces --[A Soldier's Perspective]
BAGHDAD - Coalition and Iraqi Forces teamed up with local officials in Sadr City to provide humanitarian aid to families affected by the events at the Khadamiyah Bridge. You may remember Sadr City as the place that soldiers dreaded due to its huge anti-American sentiment. It was the slum in Baghdad where Muqtada Al Sadr led his insurgents in ambushes and attacks against Americans. It is a place that used to be a symbol of resistance in Iraq.
Revisting Samarra --[The Fourth Rail]
Last week, Iraqi Defense Minister Dulaimi issued an ultimatum to delegates from the city of Samarra ? clean up the insurgent mess and prepare for the Iraqi government to enter the city peacefully, or become the focus of another operation on the scale of Tal Afar.
Our chance to humiliate al Qaeda in Iraq --[TigerHawk]
Iraq is turning into a geopolitical disaster for al Qaeda, but the Western press is so wed to its story of American failure that it is not reporting the humiliation of our enemy. That is not surprising, since the anti-war Left continues to propagate the opposite story.
Jailed US Iraq abuse leader says did no wrong --[Reuters]
The U.S. ringleader of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal said on Thursday that he did no wrong in putting a leash around the neck of a naked Iraqi or in stacking naked detainees into a human pyramid.
Baghdad car bomb kills at least five --[Reuters]
A suicide bomber in a car blew himself up at a bus station in central Baghdad on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding 17, police said.
Saudi Minister Warns U.S. Iraq May Face Disintegration --[NY Times]
Prince Saud al-Faisal, the Saudi foreign minister, said Thursday that he had been warning the Bush administration in recent days that Iraq was hurtling toward disintegration, a development that he said could drag the region into war.
Touchstone --[Winds of Change]
MG NOTE: Warning - Slightly Graphic Photo
I recently ran across a five year old article called The Torture Place, about Abhaseen Barikzy, a Afghan communist who was tortured at the hands of the Taliban. I recommend reading it as a reminder of what we're up against in this war.
Female soldier focuses on her mission to women --[Soldiers Angels Germany]
UDEYKHIL, Afghanistan ? Sgt. Jennifer Collins received her orders recently to reach out to the Afghan women in this small village near Camp Phoenix.
Wearing her body armor and helmet, she was led on patrol to the town, where she was asked to visit with the women, who all wore veiled burqas.
Afghan Taliban commander said surrounded --[Reuters]
U.S. and Afghan forces have surrounded a Taliban commander in a central province, an Afghan official said on Friday, after fighting in which the U.S. military said 10 insurgents and an Afghan soldier were killed.
U.S. General Defends Afghanistan Tactics --[AP]
Responding to complaints by Afghanistan's president, a top U.S. general said Thursday that airstrikes have been decisive against insurgents and that American troops usually search homes jointly with Afghan soldiers.
China: a sick, backwards regime --[Riding Sun]
I don't like to read too much into any one news item. But you know, you see a story here and a story there, and they start to add up.
China Lectured by Taiwan Ally --[NY Times]
Li Ao, a politician and author who says that Taiwan should unify with Communist China, recently chided China's leaders for suppressing free speech.
China Rejects U.S. Call for Change --[Washington Post]
China on Thursday rejected a U.S. call to adopt democracy, telling Washington to respect its communist path.
This is all it takes? --[Mostly Cajun]
Thoughts on sitting in the middle of a pending disaster
This morning early I tried to make contact with both my Houston office and our Baton Rouge offices. Got right through to Houston, to the answering service. Our guys are out of there, taking care of family, which is as it should be. Trying to get to our Baton Rouge office, a bit later, the phone system (land-line, regular telephones) was hosed.
Hurricanes, Heat Waves and Global Warming --[Not a Desperate Housewife]
A few weeks ago I watched a special on the National Geographic Channel regarding hurricanes...Through all of their research they discovered that the number of devastating hurricanes will only be increasing in the future.
Fatal bus fire snarls Rita evacuation --[Reuters]
The evacuation of the U.S. Gulf Coast turned deadly on Friday when a bus carrying people fleeing Hurricane Rita caught fire a Texas highway, killing at least 20 people along a major escape route, local officials and news reports said.
As Texans Flee Rita, Forecasters Warn of Coastal Surges --[NY Times]
Forecasters warned of a possible coastal storm surge of 15 to 20 feet from Hurricane Rita, with large swells, battering waves and rain of up to 15 inches.
Cover Up? Doubtful --[Baldilocks]
When I last posted on the Able Danger situation, only one person, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaffer (USA), had come forward to confirm that Able Danger, a small military intelligence task force, had, in 2000, informed the DOD of the suspicion that Egyptian immigrant Mohammed Atta was a terrorist.
Dodging A Terrorist Bullet in Southern California --[ROFASix]
It looks like we may have ?dodged a terrorist bullet,? literally, in Southern California. The FBI has charged three men for planning a shooting rampage at Los Angeles-area military sites to retaliate for what they called the oppression of Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Saudi Official Solicits Funds on TV For Terrorists - And Nobody Cares?! --[The Counterterrorism Blog]
MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute) regularly provides stunning proof of the explicit, shameless intentions of terrorists and their supporters through translations of tapes and writings.
London Suspect Faces First Court Appearance --[AP]
A man charged with attempting to bomb the London subway system had his first court appearance Friday, a day after being extradited from Italy.
New Indictment Comes in Calif. Terror Case --[AP]
A man already being held on charges of lying to authorities about attending a terrorist training camp in Pakistan has been indicted on federal charges alleging he intended "to wage jihad in the United States."
Show Your Support for Our Wounded Heroes --[Andi's World]
KEEPING THIS POST ON TOP TODAY. YOU HAVE UNTIL 2:00 TO LEAVE YOUR MESSAGES FOR OUR TROOPS. AT 2:00, I'LL NEED TO PRINT, PASTE AND HEAD TO THE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY
Support the Troops Weekend --[Patriot Voices]
A weekend of events in which patriotic Americans and their friends will show their support for our nation's military personnel, honor their families and demonstrate their resolve that the missions of their loved ones fighting terrorism and protecting liberty in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world be completed with victory and honor.
Houses That Are Homes.... --{Soldier's Mom]
When the Rear Detachment for our son's unit called to tell us that Noah had been wounded in Iraq, one of the first questions we asked was whether we should make arrangements to go to Germany where we know seriously injured are sent first before being returned to the U.S.
Day 247 - American Gold Star Mother's Day --[Wayne's World 2005]
I'll never forget a moment last December standing with Wayne in front of St. Luke's Episcopal Church looking at the massive cedar tree decked with 24 red ribbons and three yellow ribbons.
"What's the difference between the red ones and the yellow ones?" he asked.
"The names on the red ribbons represent soldiers from Arkansas who have died in Iraq," I answered. "Your name is on a yellow ribbon."
Families of troops counter Sheehan --[Washington Times]
As Congress this week honored parents whose sons or daughters have been killed in Iraq, some families said Cindy Sheehan and her anti-war group do not represent them and are disrespecting the fallen soldiers.
Group seeks support for soldiers overseas --[The News Examiner]
The war in Iraq continues to keep soldiers from their homes and loved ones, but a local woman is doing her best to make a few soldiers? time overseas a little easier to bear.
Portland resident Jennifer Crispaldi is a member of Soldiers? Angels, which is a non-profit organization aimed at giving support and comfort to soldiers.
2005 U.S. Army Weapons System Handbook --[ROFASix]
The U.S. Army Weapons System Handbook provides an official overview of both new weapons systems which will equip the Army of the near-term future and those systems already in the force. (Click on Title to Access.)
Overtaking vs. Crossing -- Navigational Thoughts From An Engineer --[The Stupid Shall Be Punished]
As we learn more about the collision between the USS Philadelphia and M/V Yaso Aysen, I've been wondering how the "blame-apportionment" will turn out now that the Navy has relieved Captain Oxholm.
NO SPF FOR ME TODAY! --[Keep My Soldier Safe]
This is great. Well at least it is to me, because I don't talk to Michael on the phone very ofter, and this is a way for him to at least hear my oh so country voice.
LISTEN TO AUDIO POST IF YOU CAN! --[Erik Holtan]
And also with this audio stuff, I can predict already I am gonna get in trouble and offend someone sometime, or all the time! I'm honest though, so that is what you'll get!
Aside from that make sure to listen to my audiopost!
Say Hello to Chief Justice Roberts --[Balloon Juice]
It is, for all intents and purposes, all over except the hand-wringing:
The Senate Judiciary Committee strongly endorsed Judge John G. Roberts Jr. today to be the next chief justice of the United States, sending the nomination to the full Senate for confirmation next week.
Inexplicable McCain? Not at all --[The Anchoress]
It is a little mind blowing to me that Cindy Sheehan arrived in Washington with 30 supporters - Yes, 30 - and yet this pathetic media-creation is weilding enough power to get Hillary Clinton and John McCain to meet with her.
Senate panel backs Roberts --[Reuters]
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday brushed aside concerns of divided Democrats and backed President George W. Bush's nomination of conservative John Roberts to be chief justice of the United States.
Democrats Seeking Voice as Bush Struggles --[AP]
The dip in President Bush's popularity has Democrats dreaming of brighter days for their out-of-power party, but only if they show voters clear leadership and a fresh message.
Colorful but Pointless --[Media Blog]
CBS Public Eye blogger Vaughn Ververs responded to the Media Research Center's criticism that a CBS News report employed "sarcastic" language in a news report about Bush's recent visits to New Orleans.
The.Biggest.News.Ever. --[The Patriette]
I confirmed my suspicions at the clinic this morning: I AM PREGNANT!
I was able to tell my husband, Josh, this morning by phone. (He did make it to Camp Shelby, MS safe and sound.) We're both VERY excited. The deployment will be difficult and there's a 99% chance Josh won't be here when the baby is born in May or June (he will be in Iraq by then)...
My New Personal Hero --[Balloon Juice]
Move Over Ari Gold. I have a new personal hero:
An Omaha man mowed an obscenity into his lawn...after being warned by the city about excessive grass and weeds around his house. The phrase is about 30 feet long across his yard.
Do's and Dont's for Anti-War Rally This Saturday --[Daily Kos - H/T Balloon Juice]
MG Note - I just HAD to include this...roll on the ground, kicking your heels funny - although I'm not sure it was written to be humorous (which makes it even funnier).
As some of you may know, there are anti-war rallies to be held all around the country Saturday... All of the issues I bring up here have actually happened at different protests I've been too. For the sake of sanity, it has to stop.
Don't's:
Don't have a hippy drum circle:
Don't have a gothic pagan chorus on the stage talking about mermaids....
Author Weaves Violence Into Kid's Book --[AP]
As children's books go, this one is a bit of a departure: depictions of children running across a busy road with their eyes shut and a boy setting fire to his head.
In India, you may NOT kiss the bride --[Reuters]
An Israeli couple was fined 1,000 rupees after an Indian court found them guilty of obscenity for kissing during their marriage ceremony in a Hindu pilgrim town, newspapers reported Wednesday.
(Need more? The previous Dawn Patrol is here.)
