Here are a few stories that you didn't hear in the
news:
Iraqi operation nets 20, proves abilities
KIRKUK — Brig. Gen. Khatub Umer Aref recently led more than
400 Iraqi Emergency Service Unit “Lions” in Operation Lion Dragon Hunt
here, proving the skill, determination and professionalism of his
unit.
Last Marine operational command departs Iraq
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq –
Over the past six years,
thousands of Marines deployed to Al Anbar province, Iraq, the
largest and once most volatile province in the country.
Iraqis assume Federal Police training lead BAGHDAD – Task Force Nassir, a four-phase
training course here designed to enhance the combat and
leadership skills of Iraqi Federal Police, is now taught
exclusively by Iraqi instructors.
U.S., Iraqi Aviators Fly Together CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Jan. 25, 2010 –
U.S. Division Center AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots from the 1st
Cavalry Division’s 1st Air Cavalry Brigade flew a second joint
mission Jan. 20 with UH-1 Huey helicopter pilots from the Iraqi
air force.
Marine, Canine Partner Detect Explosives HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Jan.
25, 2010 – Their truck sways from side to side and bumps up and
down along a path in Afghanistan. But what would be an
intolerable ride for most is just something Marine Corps Lance
Cpl. Paul N. Krist, a dog handler for 2nd Combat Engineer
Battalion, and his dog, Max, have accepted as part of the job.
Australian, Afghan soldiers see progress in Uruzgan URUZGAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Jan. 25,
2010) - A major operation being conducted by Australian and
Afghan National Army (ANA) Forces is being hailed as the start
of a bright future for the people of the Mirabad Valley Region
in Uruzgan Province
Patriots In History
TSGT Charles E. "Commando" Kelly
Among those brave soldiers who risk their lives fighting for this
country, there lived a man whose courage and bravery was second to
none. Charles E. Kelly grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Being one of nine boys, his parents attempted to raise him as best as
they could under poor economic conditions. Life in the Kelly home was
without electricity, hot water, or a toilet as his parents acquired
the second and third floors of an old building in an alley.
As Charles grew up, few in his family graduated from high school.
His father, a blacksmith, was strict and ensured that the boys were
always on their best behavior. However, as boys tend to be
sometimes, Charles had his share of troubles growing.
Charles heroic adventures really began in May of 1942. At the
age of 22, Charles joined the Army. Initially, this promising
hero meet a few challenges before even seeing the combat zone.
Twice he was sent to the stockade for AWOL. Oblivious to the
consequences, Charles showed little concern for these events.
On 13 September 1943 Charles stepped on the stage of history as
a brave soldier when he undertook a dangerous mission. Having
volunteered to crawl two miles under heavy mortar and artillery fire,
Charles and two other men were charged to perform reconnaissance
on a German-occupied hill. While returning from their observations,
they found themselves in the middle of a fight with 70 Germans.
As the story is told, Charles fought back with such bravery that he
killed 40 Germans and took out a machine gun nest by himself.
Later that day he was tasked with coordinating a massive ammunition
supply. Using his skills, he was able to put together a chain of men
for one thousand yards to ferry the ammunition to support the war
effort.
On another day, Charles was asked to guard a house which he did for
many hours. During his watch, the Germans attempted an assault
on the house. While on the second floor, Charles earned him the nick
name "one man army". Using a Browning Automatic Rifle, his
rifle, a tommy gun, a bazooka, a Springfield rifle from World War I, a
carbine and an M-1, Charles was standing his ground and fighting to
the end. In the heat of battle, Charles even used
a 37 mm antitank gun to wipe out a sniper nest. And if that was
not enough, he was also able to throw
a phosphorus grenade on to a house where
the German soldiers had gathered which caught fire, causing the enemy
to retreat. Due to his actions on that day, he was able to help
stop the advancement of the Germans and saved many American soldier
lives.
As the war continued, Charles continued to
fight and stood in face of unbeatable odds. His stories
eventually caught the eye of the public which became fascinated by his
heroic efforts. The media was soon calling him "Commando Kelly".
When Charles return home from the war, he had earned 10 medals,
including the Medal of Honor and two silver stars. His patriotic
example in facing incredible odds is an inspiration to all soldiers
who serve in the military. His courage and bravery is truly second to
none.
Stop Selling America!
America is facing one of its biggest challenges in its history.
The constitution is under attack, and it is not from another country,
but from within its own government. Politicians that lead this
country have become corrupt and are willing to sell our freedoms for
their own benefit and gain. With the recent health care bill, we
have seen politicians use the opportunity to sell their principles for
their own gain.
Senator Nelson from Nebraska stated initially that he could not
support the bill based on principles. After being promised a
special deal for his state, he changed his mind. The bill did
not change. If he really believed in "principles", he would not
have agreed to the deal. If it is bad, it doesn't become good
because of a deal. This Senator has a lot of explaining to do
about his "principles" to his state and the nation.
Because politicians have lost touch with what America really stands
for, they have sold their morals and values without having any
conscience about what they are doing to the country. The only
way that this bill could pass was to make
special deals. These deals use taxpayer money to payoff the
politicians who are only interested in their own personal gain and
fortune. Senator Dodd from Connecticut agreed to the bill after
inserting an amendment that could award one university in his state
$100 million dollars. That's $100 million dollars of your money
used as a bargaining chip for this evil bill!
It is interesting to note that such a bill with its enormous impact
on our society has been kept a secret or withheld from public viewing.
Why are they afraid to allow the public to review the bill before a
vote is taken? Maybe it is because there are "pork deals" within
the bill that they do not want the public to know. Remember the
"stimulus bill"? How many "pork deals" were included in that
bill?
The health care bill is filled with sleazy deals and
unconstitutional statements. What the sleazy politicians
really want is to control every thing that Americans do in their
lives. Since January 2009, the liberals have fought to gain
control of our auto industry, the banking industry, and now the health
care industry. This is not the direction that our founding
fathers had in mind when they created this country.
Some may say that the health care bill is good for the country.
These people only are looking at this with tunnel vision. They
only see people having access to health care. What they do not
see is the cost that every American will have to pay for this evil
bill. The problem with government run programs is that they are
never successful and government continues to make adjustments to the
programs to keep them running. Remember Cash for Clunkers?
This program exceeded its initial cost estimate and the government had
to re-examine its budget and increase it to meet the demands.
Remember, the money they used was our money! Your tax dollars at
work.
So, if we could not manage this program within the initial budget,
how can we believe that we can afford health care for everyone?
The cost of surgery alone is astronomical for even just one person.
Some health care bills for one individual may exceed hundreds of
thousands of dollars. Times that by just a few thousand
and the costs are into the billions of dollars, possibly even into the
trillions! If we have to carry this huge financial burden, we
will become a bankrupt people. We will become dependent upon
other countries to support us. Countries like China who already
see our financial demise and are unwilling to invest in our currency.
As these politicians make deals to sell our freedoms, our financial
stability, and our future, we must push these politicians out of
office and attempt to elect individuals who are more interested in the
future of America rather than their own. Don't let these evil
politicians sell America down the river. Stand up to these
politicians and don't stop until America is free again from the
liberal, evil politician leadership. Keep the faith and keep
fighting for our right to be free from government control.
Be the patriot we need in America!
Stories of Heroes
Click the links below to read about our national heroes
serving in the Global War on Terror.
Freedom
is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass
it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for,
protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will
spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's
children what it was once like in the United States where men were
free.."
--
President
Ronald Reagan
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Quotes That Inspire
Soldiers
"America will never be destroyed from the
outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we
destroyed ourselves."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"Our citizenship in the United States is our
national character. Our citizenship in any particular state is only
our local distinction. By the latter we are known at home, by the
former to the world. Our great title is AMERICANS…" --
Thomas Paine
"Over the years, the United States has sent many of
its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom
beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for
in return is enough to bury those that did not return."
-- GEN Colin Powell
"And how stands the city on this
winter night? More prosperous, more secure, and happier than it
was 8 years ago. But more than that: After 200 years, two
centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite
ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm. And
she's still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have
freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are
hurtling through the darkness, toward home"
-- President Ronald
Reagan
"
Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?
Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never
have been, never will be." -- John Wayne
