More from the 82nd

[Pete]

More troops from the 82nd headed to the Iraq area.

82nd Airborne begins deployment to Iraq

http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/nd-airborne-begins-deployment-to-iraq/article_de71c0bd-5a8a-56a9-b2d4-aa6eb02daf45.html

"...The paratroopers will have a contingent in Iraq, with the remaining troops based outside Iraq in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.

The paratroopers will be joining about 1,250 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team already there...."

[glebo]

Well, there goes the 'ol "no boots on the ground" promise...

Maybe they're wearing flip flops...

A wasted effort IMO anyway, I say let the duke it out and see who emerges from the ashes....

We will never "democratize" that area....

[mojaveman]

A wasted effort IMO anyway, I say let the duke it out and see who emerges from the ashes....We will never "democratize" that area....

Couldn't agree with you more.

[69harley]

500 soldiers ffrom the division headquarters. WTF?

[Team Sergeant]

500 soldiers ffrom the division headquarters. WTF?

Want to be misquoted, just speak with a reporter........:munchin

[regularamymedic]

Currently here in Northern Baghdad. US Troops doing nothing but getting bored and wasting their lives......Don't know what another boost of numbers will be accomplishing.

Nothing to see here folks....