+Dave 2,318 Posted July 14, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/1...ence/index.html It was one hell of a fight. 9 US dead, and 15 wounded. But the insurgents paid dearly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roopod 0 Posted July 15, 2008 I notice that the story keeps repeating past American casualties. I kept hearing and seeing 9 dead in Afghanistan that some media outlets like to report without reporting anything else in order to come across as meaningless deaths. But finally the mentioning of heroic fighting is attached. All military personel who lose their lives in service to their country are heros. But it never is said enough. Heroic fighting? Even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 15, 2008 Any reports say how many people we had against them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jarhead1 27 Posted July 15, 2008 Hey Roopod, did u happen to notice that the picture was of US Marines? NOT US Soldiers. Unfortunately they still cant figure out the difference. I am sorry we lost people but I am happy as hell that they put a hurting on the insurgency. Eventually maybe they will learn that its suicide to mess with the Coalition forces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,318 Posted July 15, 2008 Well initial estimates that 40 bad guys got killed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 15, 2008 ok, maybe more clearly. How many good guys were in the fight in total? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironroad 218 Posted July 15, 2008 Yeah I read it in the paper and read it online, they all seem to focus in on the deaths, which IMHO those men should be given all the praise and honor available, but they are not focusing in on them as heroes, rather as meaningless deaths.. (Like Walter Conkrtie did after the U.S. kicked ass during Tet.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted July 15, 2008 Sad that weve lost more men, but did anyone else catch the key phrase? "We called in an airstrike to stabilise the situation." (hee hee) Like one of my former signatures said,"when all else fails, call in an airstrike" P.S. HEY, HAJI,, ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 629 Posted July 15, 2008 we have this channel that show content fro variuos channels and a moving strip line with news when i saw 9 soldiers were killed in Afghanistan i banged my hand on the table with anger! it's damn shame to hear about it! but at least the insurgents didn't overtake the base and they paid a real price for their stupidity hope its a lot more than the 40 you say Dave.. wish that all the insurgents were dead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted July 15, 2008 Other than the "hundreds" of militants I've seen no figures for the numbers of friendlies involved. Likely we won't know as that would be covered by OPSEC I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruggbutt 45 Posted July 15, 2008 Regardless of your political stance on war in the Middle East, the fighting that is going on in Afghanistan is with the same group that took down the towers. Let's not forget that. Iraq gets more press but we're giving back what Al Quaeda gave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,318 Posted July 15, 2008 Right on Rugg, right on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezlead 42 Posted July 15, 2008 The Ultimate HERO: A U.S. Serviceman/woman fighting for the freedom and lives of someone else in a far away place. WW2 was fought to protect OUR liberty and way of life. Every other war since then was fought to protect or reestablish someone elses far away. We have millions of HEROES in this country and abroad. The kids in the military today are no different than the ones in WW2 ,Korea,Vietnam,etc We have always Kicked A** and Took Names and we always will. It's to bad the owners of the media don't want anyone to know this. OOOHRAAH My 2 cents!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 15, 2008 Regardless of your political stance on war in the Middle East, the fighting that is going on in Afghanistan is with the same group that took down the towers. Let's not forget that. Iraq gets more press but we're giving back what Al Quaeda gave. I don't think any sizable number of people are opposed to afghanistan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 516 Posted July 15, 2008 I don't think any sizable number of people are opposed to afghanistan. I've never met a single person who opposes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat II 6 Posted July 15, 2008 Rugg is soooo right!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted July 15, 2008 Any reports say how many people we had against them? about 45. Roughly half US Marines and half Afghan Army. and of course our aviation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 15, 2008 ~45 against 400? nearly 10 to 1 odds, that definitely falls under heroic battle in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted July 15, 2008 ~45 against 400? nearly 10 to 1 odds, that definitely falls under heroic battle in my book. I heard it first from the Marines of III MEF, but it applies to all American fighting men and women. They can be your best friend or your worst enemy, your choice! May our heros RIP. Well Done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Tailspin 3 Posted July 15, 2008 Just volunteering for service, any service, anywhere, is Heroic in my book. God bless you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emp_Palpatine 501 Posted July 15, 2008 So say we all! Thanks again guys. And all my respect for the fallen heroes. I'm also glad to hear that Afghan units were in the fight. Such a pic, Afghan and Marines fighting together against terror is a vivid proof of what have been already done and what we must be standing for. "As He died to make men holy, Let us die to make men free" Thoses verses of the Battle Hymn of the Republic had always moved me so much. And it's so true for those who fought ('Nam, Korea, WWs) and are fighting. May God bless service men and women all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+pcpilot 181 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Regardless of your political stance on war in the Middle East, the fighting that is going on in Afghanistan is with the same group that took down the towers. Let's not forget that. Iraq gets more press but we're giving back what Al Quaeda gave. Bullseye Ruggbutt... I cant think of any one group in the world right now more despotic than the taliban and their little rodent buddies al-queda. Kick ass Marines! Edited July 16, 2008 by pcpilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 16, 2008 I cant think of any one group in the world right now more despotic than the taliban and their little rodent buddies al-queda. Mugabe, Kim Jong Il, Myanmar/Burma, the Janjaweed in Darfur backed by the sudanese government are a few vile ones worthy of mention Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+pcpilot 181 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Didnt say there werent other freedom hating scumbags; always plenty of 'em it seems. But to me, the taliban rank right up at the top... Interestingly enough, even Obama stated today that Afghanistan is one war we must win. Wonder how deeply commited he'd really be? Edited July 16, 2008 by pcpilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Tailspin 3 Posted July 16, 2008 If you'll look in many of those areas, Indonesia and Africa specifically, you'll find Muslim extremists and Al Quaeda right in the middle of it. The enemy is clearly defined....as are their intentions. They offer no quarter and should receive none. The rest of the world needs to wake up and smell the coffee. While we "wait and debate" the enemy only gets stronger. History has apparently taught us nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
