Nearly 600 U.S. Troops Re-enlist in Baghdad on Independence Day

[stormy]

Nearly 600 U.S. Troops Re-enlist in Baghdad on Independence Day

By Marine Sgt. Jess Kent
American Forces Press Service

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 4, 2007 – Hundreds of troops gathered at Al Faw Palace for the Multi-National Force-Iraq Reenlistment, Naturalization and Independence Day Ceremony today at Camp Victory. During the ceremony, 588 troops reenlisted and 161 were naturalized as American citizens.

During the Multi-National Force-Iraq Reenlistment, Naturalization and Independence Day Ceremony July 4, 2007, at Camp Victory, Iraq, today 588 troops reenlisted and 161 were naturalized as American citizens. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jess Kent

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.

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[Terri]

Great story! :)

I hope everyone clicks on the link for the hi-res photo. It really gives you an idea of how impressive this is.

[stormy]

They did "mention" this on one newscast today--surprise, surprise.

But, there was another story I wanted to post about a rescue they did over there and just as I was about to, my computer hung up and when I turned it back on, couldn't find it. It was a spectacular rescue--it's amazing how innovative those young men are when necessary--I suppose that's the way it should be, anywhere, but these men were in dire straits.

I found it:
DRAMATIC RESCUE IN IRAQ (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070703/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_rescue_video)

[TGImRepublican]

Gosh! Don't stuff like this just make you want to tear up :bawl: and be so proud you could pop the buttons off your shirt!!

I am sure the libber MSM will attempt to downplay this as much as possible.
Fortunate for the rest of the country that the story will spread through word of mouth and websites like :gopusa:

May God bless and keep all of them!! :salute1:

:clap:

[myownthinker]

And some say we need a draft and some say we need more to enlist. These are both lies. We have a huge surplus of people serving. Next time I hear one of my friends say this they are going to feel my wrath as I lash back at them about how we have so many more than enough enlistees. I will tell them about this story.

[azwhitewolf]

I am sure the libber MSM will attempt to downplay this as much as possible.
Downplay? Didn't hear a word.

Not surprised.
they are going to feel my wrath as I lash back at them about how we have so many more than enough enlistees.
Go get 'em, MOT. :twothumbsup:

[candles]

http://smileys.smileycentra l.com/cat/36/36_16_50.gif (http://www.smileycentral.co m/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC xdm529MDUS) This make me Proud to be an American.
Why is it, we are not hearing about this on the ABC media's? Yeah, I know the answer, they are liberials and against fighting the terrorists.

[KatyJ]

Great story. :)

You will not see this story publish in major newspaper or news media outlets across the county. You will only find it here on :gopusa: and other Republican websites.

God bless our troops. :salute1: