Different Narrative
Doura at night. The community has repelled al-Qaida and hates the terrorists organization more than the average American.
Pete Hegseth just filed another dispatch from Baghdad. He noted something extraordinary that most people back home do not understand.
These gains, however, were costly. In their first 30 days in Doura, the unit was attacked over 50 times. On the very streets we’re walking today, LTC Crider has lost nine good men, with dozens more injured. But the unit persisted — honoring the sacrifices of their brethren — and has not been attacked in their sector since September 27. As compelling testimony to the unit’s dedication to the task, LTC Crider’s squadron had the highest reenlistment rate in all of Baghdad in 2007, exceeding their goal by over 500 percent.
I met many members of the 1/4 Cav. These guys patrolled a tough neighborhood and they took quite a few casualties. Despite that, many re-enlisted. That's risking your life for your beliefs, but it's also something difficult to describe in the current "soldier as victim" narrative, so common in the media.
This generation of U.S. military is amazing. I'm stunned by their courage to stand up to al-Qaeda. Matt - Thanks for reporting this.
1/4 Cav. is part of America's greatest generation. Keep up your good work.
500% re-enlistment. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Go Army !
Posted by: Tom Folan | February 29, 2008 at 07:07 PM
May our Good God continue to bless these wonderful men and women, and protect them as well as their loved ones at home who are also making a courageous sacrifice in letting their loved ones serve in the military. I pray for your well-being and for your safe return. I pray the Iraqis appreciate your dedication and that they will continue to support you and reject all Al-Qaeda attempts at building hatred and fear. May God bless you and keep you always in His loving care. I appreciate you more than words can expredd.
Posted by: Teresa Mariner | March 01, 2008 at 08:32 PM
May our Good God continue to bless these wonderful men and women, and protect them as well as their loved ones at home who are also making a courageous sacrifice in letting their loved ones serve in the military. I pray for your well-being and for your safe return. I pray the Iraqis appreciate your dedication and that they will continue to support you and reject all Al-Qaeda attempts at building hatred and fear. May God bless you and keep you always in His loving care. I appreciate you more than words can express.
Posted by: Teresa Mariner | March 01, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Thanks Matt Sanchez for this report. All your radio listeners and friends of this post should visit the Vets for Freedom web site. These American patriots will be visiting Washington d.c. and New York in the coming weeks. Click on the HEROES TOUR:
Friday, March 14, 2008
San Diego, CA / Kick-off Event
Saturday, March 15
Los Angeles, CA
Monday, March 17
Phoenix, AZ
Tuesday, March 18
Tucson, AZ
Wednesday, March 19
San Antonio, TX
Thursday, March 20
Austin, TX
Tuesday, March 25
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Wednesday, March 26
Des Moines, IA
Thursday, March 27
Kansas City, KS
Friday, March 28
Columbia/St. Louis, MO
Saturday, March 29
Nashville, TN
Sunday, March 30
Fort Campbell, KY
Sunday, March 30
Evansville, IN
Monday, March 31
Louisville, KY
Thursday, April 3
Columbia, SC
Friday, April 4
Charlotte, NC
Saturday, April 5
Fayetteville, NC
Sunday, April 6
Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA
Monday, April 7
Richmond, VA
Tuesday, April 8
Washington, DC / Vets on the Hill
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
New York, NY
Posted by: Tom Folan | March 03, 2008 at 04:04 PM