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usmc4669
04-13-04, 03:44 PM
I blanked out the names and words that's not allowed on this post.

This is from a Marines father who talked to his son in Iraq. News that we don't hear from our News people.

Gentlemen,
Dispatches from the front. This SITREP was composed by my brother (Lt.
Col. B**** K****, USMC, Ret). Info obtained from his son, PFC N*** K****,
USMC, 0331, Wpns. Co. 2/4. Will pass other pertinent details as they
become available. Pass to alcon as you see fit.
Semper Fi,
K****

>>>"K****, B**** *. CONT (CMWC-RPI-N83B)" 04/09/04 10:25AM >>>
Kampfbundt,
OK, I'm up out of my hole---at least for now. N*** called last night. His
MAP-3 (Mobile Assault Platoon {replaced the 1980's-90's CAAT that was
designed for armor threat vice threat they are facing now}) was brought
back for a few hours to refuel/rearm/eat chow and he got a few minutes.
What you won't hear on audio-bites "...parts of Falluja/Ramadi still under
enemy control..." or from those fat phoney f**ks Kennedy and Kerry et.al.
is this: "Dad, we are kicking the living **** out of those motherf**kers."
It seems that the group that got ambushed were elements of 'G' 2/4. The rags
set up diversional ambush sites elsewhere in Ramadi to draw attention and
devoted their main effort on the Golf''s routine foot patrol. N**k has been
told that the Ramadi front is designed to take heat off Falluja (2/1 and
1/5...1st recon is there as well). MAP 3 was called to provide relief to
'G.' N**k says that as they moved up, the rags were performing
disciplined,
as he calls it, "bounding fire and movement---they knew what they were
doing---even when we knocked them back, they were 'bounding' "
When I asked if he had cranked-off any rounds he replied with disgust,
"Uhhh...yeahhhhh" (a version of 'no duh')...Dad our platoon alone has
killed over 200 of those (again) motherf**kers."
Relates that he got 4 in a taxi cab delivering ammo, several in door-ways,
as well as several who were actually in friggin trees.
Heroism: One of N**k's Sgts got an AK round through shoulder and disobeyed
LT's order for MEDEVAC. Remained with MAP for 4 hours and used an M-203 to
continue fight.
Humor: Wounded rag runs in building. Marines pursue, apprehend. Rag is
shrieking hysterically. "A big black Cpl puts barrel in rag;'s chest while
screaming, 'Shut-the-f**k-up!' " Rag grabs weapon. Cpl levels him with a
straight right hand to the face. Another Marine pounds rag over the head
with a 5-pound bag of flower that breaks, thus creating a Three
Stoogesque-scene when white-face rag is led out of house.
USMC Lore: As MAP was entering Ramadi on Wed minaret loudspeakers were
pronouncing, "This is the day you die, come forward and we will kill you in
name of Jihad, bla, bla." Wpns Company Commander grabs interpreter, puts him
on OUR loudspeaker and begins, "Come out and fight you godd*mn pu**ys and
fight us in the streets like f**king men!" N**k relates that some did and,
"We mowed them down."
There was much, much more but you get the drift. N**k was was very tired
but pumped. He spoke in a very matter-of-fact tone like the old WWII guys
talking about the Tenaru River Banzai at G-canal...no angst or 'what have
I done' nonsense. They have been so frustrated and angry losing friends to
IEDs and other sneaky sh*t that I believe they do not consider the foe as
human.and they're not. N**k says he was buddies with many KIA of Tues. A
boot camp buddy from Illinois (PFC M*****) was KIA RPG last Sat.
Sun they went in to escort food hand-out amidst screaming and rock
throwing.
PAO Capt was along for ride and expressed aloud that this food stuff was a
swell idea. On the way out, the rags blew an IED and KOed the 'skipper's'
vehicle. Two WIA including our young reporter...numerous shrapnel wounds
to face and "blood all over the place," according to N**k. I guess 'skipper'
has adjusted his stance.
Well, those "devils in yellow leggings" seem to be making an impression.
N**k asserts that the rags are figuring out that there is a new sheriff in
town and they are becoming more cowed. States that they are "blowing the
sh*t out of everything." Of course, he knows that the cellar is still full
of rats and every day you enter the cellar they will try and bite
you...especially those that came to Iraq to die.
I know that he is fine because he signed-off with, "Semper Fi Dad, I love
you."
K***y, out
PS for Col M*****; Please let your network know of this SITREP. You and
the other 2/4 Vietvets can be assured that your banner is unfurled and
snapping.

usmc4669
04-13-04, 06:57 PM
Iraq


I have just a few minutes to write before I must go back to my boys in
Fallujah. It is going on week 2 of operation "Vigilant Resolve"..Who thinks
of these names anyway?...Give this job to a LCPL and he will really name
this operation...Anyway, Sad to say Echo 2/1 has over 23 wounded and 2
KIA's....This place is really nasty, but as always, my men are motivated and
ready to carry on the next order. We hope it's to go into the heart of the
city and erase most of the cancer that is left. I'm really over-whelmed to
have so many folks email me with good thoughts and prayers.It is fitting
that my men will emulate a phrase in the first verse of the
Marines'Hymn.....FIRST TO FIGHT FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM....We will never
forget why we are here, and the loved ones back home who are living a free
and healthy life..Key word....FREEDOM....Also, I would like to share a funny
story that occured...A 500lb bomb was delivered about 100 meters from our
pos. and it rocked us but what was funny was there was this white chicken
that was launched in this explosion...The chicken flew about 100 meters and
then landed...The %$# thing got up fluffed his feathers and ran off...Tough
Chicken......Love to all...1st Sgt B*** S*****...


Fallujah Delenda Est
Back to Back We Face the Past

namgrunt
04-13-04, 07:28 PM
Man, it makes me feel good to read these letters. Our guys are hanging tough and writing Marine Corps history with each new day. It almost hurts inside, to be this old, and unable to join them for this fight.

Almighty God, watch over our men and women in Iraq during their time of duress and danger.
Give them Victory over the fanatics who want their deaths.
Shelter them within Your powerful hand against harm from all quarters.
Recieve those brothers who fulfill Your will in this life, and join You in Glory.

Semper Fi!

P.S. If the "nameless" Marine writes about that tough chicken again, someone should e-mail a suggestion to name him (or her) Colonel Sanders.