Really need to get them out of Afganistan
quote:Huling's death was originally reported by the International Security Assistance Force, which characterized it as the result of gunshot wounds inflicted by an individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform.
I'm getting 2-3 of these notices each day From DoD.
I'm getting 2-3 of these notices each day From DoD.
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Have not stopped posting the Casualties. Its just been a very good couple of days so far and we have none. Thankfully. 0 -
Well they are back at it.
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died May 18, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an indirect fire. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Killed were:
Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, Kan., and
Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
quote:Huling's death was originally reported by the International Security Assistance Force, which characterized it as the result of gunshot wounds inflicted by an individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform.
I'm getting 2-3 of these notices each day From DoD.
2-3 death notices a day is a crying shame and a reflection on American politics.
conflict after conflict in undeclared wars the tears of the parents and loved one abound, and for what?0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died May 20, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 168th Brigade Support Battalion, 214th Fires Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla.
Killed were:
Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat, 28, of, Prince George, Va., and
2nd Lt. Tobias C. Alexander, 30, of Lawton, Okla.0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Samuel T. Watts, 20, of Wheaton, Ill., died May 19, in Bethesda, Md., of wounds sustained April 25, in Zharay, Afghanistan, when he was attacked with an enemy improvised explosive device.
Watts was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.0 -
I own a carwash on a major thoroughfare in my community. About 6 years ago I initiated the formation of a Blue Star Moms chapter in my area. I have a large sign with billboard space that I announce special events.
I'm thinking I should designate one side of my sign to say:
# of U.S. Soldiers Killed last week
XX
And then update it every Sunday. Thoughts?? Is there anyway I could get added to the PGR announcement list?? Or, would someone sum and e-mail this to me each week??
Thoughts?? Only trying to notify the sheep....maybe some day they will wake up.0 -
quote:Originally posted by DirtyDawg
I own a carwash on a major thoroughfare in my community. About 6 years ago I initiated the formation of a Blue Star Moms chapter in my area. I have a large sign with billboard space that I announce special events.
I'm thinking I should designate one side of my sign to say:
# of U.S. Soldiers Killed last week
XX
And then update it every Sunday. Thoughts?? Is there anyway I could get added to the PGR announcement list?? Or, would someone sum and e-mail this to me each week??
Thoughts?? Only trying to notify the sheep....maybe some day they will wake up.
http://www.defense.gov/news/casualty.pdf
http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=15300
U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release
On the Web:
http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=15300
Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public contact:
http://www.defense.gov/landing/comment.aspx
or +1 (703) 571-3343
May God rest their souls and Americans wake from their slumber.0 -
I get mine thru the DOD List listed above. It comes out as an e-mail with each and every one. 0 -
quote:# of U.S. Soldiers Serviceman Killed last week
Sorry but Soldiers says Army. Serviceman says all Branches.0 -
Thought on this over night not sure it would be good to show KIA's on a board for Blue Star Moms. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
Thought on this over night not sure it would be good to show KIA's on a board for Blue Star Moms.
The sign I'm referring to is actually the sign for my carwash & storage. I tried to post a pic of it, but can't figure it out. It's just a sign with 2 rows of text. It's not specifically for the BSM's.
I certainly would not want to do anything to cause grief or angst.
Instead, should I put something like, On Memorial Day, think of the 4,000+ servicemembers killed in the Middle East
Again, certainly not trying to upset or hurt anyone....just wanting to bring attention to the # of deaths. And certainly, after Memorial Day, I'd like to post something about the ongoing deaths.
Thoughts?? I will respect all suggestions and recommendations. I'm only trying to bring attention to the ongoing loss of human life in a sand box where we don't belong.0 -
quote:Originally posted by DirtyDawg
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
Thought on this over night not sure it would be good to show KIA's on a board for Blue Star Moms.
The sign I'm referring to is actually the sign for my carwash & storage. I tried to post a pic of it, but can't figure it out. It's just a sign with 2 rows of text. It's not specifically for the BSM's.
I certainly would not want to do anything to cause grief or angst.
Instead, should I put something like, On Memorial Day, think of the 4,000+ servicemembers killed in the Middle East
Again, certainly not trying to upset or hurt anyone....just wanting to bring attention to the # of deaths. And certainly, after Memorial Day, I'd like to post something about the ongoing deaths.
Thoughts?? I will respect all suggestions and recommendations. I'm only trying to bring attention to the ongoing loss of human life in a sand box where we don't belong.
Don.t post names, post overall figures say over a month to month period.Or yearly.0 -
That's my thought as well. But, should I wait until after Memorial Day?? Or, should I say something like:
"Thank you veterans"
"4,8XX lost since 2001"0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, Calif., died May 23 in Zharay, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his patrol with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.0 -
And How amny are Wounded. This list I only get for my local area sometimes.
quote:KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- A U.S. Army medic from Springfield was injured by an IED in Afghanistan.
Heidi Olson, a 2010 George Fox University graduate, has been flown back to the United States for treatment, according to GFU Public Information Officer Rob Felton.
Felton says 23-year-old Olson was one of three Army medics who was injured in an IED explosion on May 8 in Kandahar.
He says it happened when one of the other medics stepped on an IED after helping an injured soldier.
Olson's left eye was damaged. She also has second-degree burns on her face and minor shrapnel wounds on her left side and arm.0 -
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quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Cale C. Miller, 23, of Overland Park, Kan, died May 24, in Maiwand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey, 22, of Boring, Ore., died May 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif
This one is closer to home.0 -
quote:The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hospitalman Eric D. Warren, of Shawnee, Okla., died May 26 of wounds received in action due to an improvised explosive device blast in Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Lejeune, N.C.0 -
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team seems to be getting hit hard.
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc.Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, Calif., died May. 26 in Zharay, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.0 -
In my lifetime I have witnessed 5 wars.
Obama and LBJ re: I will not send the boys to South East Asia 1964 [after election 1965, LBJ sent 553,000 to Vietnam,
Obama who promised to get our troops out of Afganistan and Iraq, re: the fighting force has been moved to Kuwait and is just waiting for the election to get over so they can go back in, some will end up in Somali, Syria, and there is a possiblity of Egypt, or Iran.
If you vote for a candidate based on what he or she say's, shame on you history should tell our Presidents have for the most part been liars.0 -
Constitution calls for defense of our contry...
Why are leaders killing our soldiers and wasting our tax dollars on unwinnible fronts?0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Tofiga J. Tautolo, 23, of Wilmington, Calif., died May 27, in Bati Kot, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked with an enemy improvised explosive device.
Tautolo was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.0 -
Any way I can get signed up for this "notification" to be e-mailed to me??
Edit- Nevermind, I found a link on the websites above that allow me to get on the mailing list. Thanks!0 -
Not sure you want on it.
quote:DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died May 28, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when their helicopter crashed. The Soldiers were assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ansbach-Katterbach, Germany.
Killed were:
Capt. John R. Brainard, 26, of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; and Chief Warrant Officer Five John C. Pratt, 51, of Springfield, Va.;
Heard thru other chanels about this one so was waiting for it to come thru.0 -
quote:DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Steven G. Sutton, 24, of Leesburg, Ga., died May 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.0 -
I really get a kick out of the way the government names these actions. "Operation Enduring Freedom", sounds great, placates the sheep but it is the biggest waste of young American lives in US history. Why do government officials so frivously send American men and women to die in these craphole countries?? Is anything ever going to change for the better in Afghanistan? Pakistan? Iraq? And now Syria??? The American people need to take back the government and vote these scumbags out of office once and for all! 0 -
Really need to stop supporting the Zionist cause and get out of the mid-east conflict. 0 -
25 in a very short time.[:(!]
quote:DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Julian C. Chase, 22, of Edgewater, Md., died May 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.0 -
Then we are activating even more.
quote:National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of May 29, 2012
This week the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force announced a decrease in activated reservists while the Coast Guard announced no change. The net collective result is 707 fewer reservists activated in comparison to last week.
At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 47,778; Navy Reserve, 4,386; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 9,950; Marine Corps Reserve, 4,545, and the Coast Guard Reserve, 828. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 67,487, including both units and individual augmentees.0
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