airkid 0 #1 September 23, 2007 QuoteBy summer 2007, Ramadi had gone weeks without significant conflict or attacks, and has become a functioning capital of Al Anbar again. It is considered the most prominent success story of the counterinsurgency campaign to date. read the whole story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadi living it was a lil different.... oh and read this first...http://www.fumento.com/military/ramadi.html and pay attention to QuoteTerrorist-infested Ramadi in the wild west of Iraq is for U.S. troops the meanest place in the country, "the graveyard of the Americans" as graffiti around town boast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 September 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteBy summer 2007, Ramadi had gone weeks without significant conflict or attacks, and has become a functioning capital of Al Anbar again. It is considered the most prominent success story of the counterinsurgency campaign to date. read the whole story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadi living it was a lil different.... oh and read this first...http://www.fumento.com/military/ramadi.html and pay attention to QuoteTerrorist-infested Ramadi in the wild west of Iraq is for U.S. troops the meanest place in the country, "the graveyard of the Americans" as graffiti around town boast. That Fumento piece was awesome. That is my unit that was in Ramadi, and where I got blown up. Pretty amazing as to what Ramadi has apparently become since then. The Wikipedia piece is a little off the mark in some details. That place was crazy when I was there. Fumento's piece was spot on when I first read it a year ago.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #3 September 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteBy summer 2007, Ramadi had gone weeks without significant conflict or attacks, and has become a functioning capital of Al Anbar again. It is considered the most prominent success story of the counterinsurgency campaign to date. read the whole story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadi living it was a lil different.... oh and read this first...http://www.fumento.com/military/ramadi.html and pay attention to QuoteTerrorist-infested Ramadi in the wild west of Iraq is for U.S. troops the meanest place in the country, "the graveyard of the Americans" as graffiti around town boast. Nice post, and shame on me for getting too wrapped up with daily life to forget the 101st. I served in 1/501st. Wish I could be there with you. Can't run very fast, but I can still shoot. Get home safely.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airkid 0 #4 September 23, 2007 well i am not in the 101 or whatever... but i am in the only marine unit that has been in ramadi twice.... once in 05 and now... and this time i was responsible for the iraqi security forces in ramadi and i feel that i have played a pivotal role in changing this city... because at one time it was the most dangerous place in the world (google: most dangerous place) and now it is a model for iraqi reconstruction... and because of such a drastic change in this city we have taken a huge step towards ending this war. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 September 23, 2007 Every time we rolled on a mission, we had Marines with us. If I remember correctly, 3-6 and 1-7 were around during the time I was there. I remember talking on the radio with OP Horea from time to time from OP Hotel. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 September 23, 2007 Quotewell i am not in the 101 or whatever... but i am in the only marine unit that has been in ramadi twice.... once in 05 and now... and this time i was responsible for the iraqi security forces in ramadi and i feel that i have played a pivotal role in changing this city... because at one time it was the most dangerous place in the world (google: most dangerous place) and now it is a model for iraqi reconstruction... and because of such a drastic change in this city we have taken a huge step towards ending this war.Great news! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #7 September 23, 2007 Quotewell i am not in the 101 or whatever... but i am in the only marine unit that has been in ramadi twice.... once in 05 and now... and this time i was responsible for the iraqi security forces in ramadi and i feel that i have played a pivotal role in changing this city... because at one time it was the most dangerous place in the world (google: most dangerous place) and now it is a model for iraqi reconstruction... and because of such a drastic change in this city we have taken a huge step towards ending this war. Well, OK. You still come home safely. Nice work.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #8 September 23, 2007 Quote read the whole story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadi living it was a lil different.... I didn't even bother reading the thread about something the only source is Wikipedia... If you can bring some reliable source I will but not like that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #9 September 24, 2007 QuoteQuote read the whole story here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadi living it was a lil different.... I didn't even bother reading the thread about something the only source is Wikipedia... If you can bring some reliable source I will but not like that... WTF? Wiki entries have biblio references, and if not there is usually a warning at the top. Go to those sources, and then make a decision. Why would a newspaper or magazine article be any more reliable? It's a heck of a lot easier to check the references of a Wiki entry than is to do it for a newspaper article. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #10 September 24, 2007 QuoteI didn't even bother reading the thread about something the only source is Wikipedia... If you can bring some reliable source I will but not like that... How about listen to some of the posters above you here. They have been there. I would listen to them.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misaltas 0 #11 September 24, 2007 QuoteI didn't even bother reading the thread about something the only source is Wikipedia Wikipedia is not a source. Each topic's content must come from a collection of other sources otherwise it's usually marked as not conforming to standards.Ohne Liebe sind wir nichts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 September 24, 2007 Quote Quote I didn't even bother reading the thread about something the only source is Wikipedia... If you can bring some reliable source I will but not like that... How about listen to some of the posters above you here. They have been there. I would listen to them. Obviously, you are unaware that those that have been there, are considered to have drunk the cool-aid, according to SC standards... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #13 September 24, 2007 To all who served: "Thanks for the good work you did over there. I appreciate it."The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #14 September 24, 2007 QuoteTo all who served: "Thanks for the good work you did over there. I appreciate it." That's affirm. Thank you all."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HillerMyLife 0 #15 September 24, 2007 So we got some Ramadi vets in this thread eh?? Well I guess I'll throw my hat into the ring with you guys. Ramadi Sep 2005-April 2006, 3rd Battallion 7th Regiment(No Shit!). That article was pretty well written. I hear Ramadi is a much safer place now than when I was there. Its good to hear. That city took too many good kids lives...Someday Never Comes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #16 September 24, 2007 Quote because at one time it was the most dangerous place in the world (google: most dangerous place) and now it is a model for iraqi reconstruction... and because of such a drastic change in this city we have taken a huge step towards ending this war. So long as the social problems remain, you can't force people to be nice to each other. At best you quiet them down as long as the troops are stationed there. Yugoslavia survived a long time in such a state, but when the Soviets pulled back, it fell apart in short order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airkid 0 #17 September 24, 2007 well than i guess there are two marine battalions to have been to ramadi... because three seven is here again... and what the hell is up with painting the water tower? not the one in the city but the one in j/c says "NO SHIT!" really big on it... that's gay... but we were there in 04-05 and now i like to say that we ended the war here.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #18 September 24, 2007 QuoteQuote because at one time it was the most dangerous place in the world (google: most dangerous place) and now it is a model for iraqi reconstruction... and because of such a drastic change in this city we have taken a huge step towards ending this war. So long as the social problems remain, you can't force people to be nice to each other. At best you quiet them down as long as the troops are stationed there. Yugoslavia survived a long time in such a state, but when the Soviets pulled back, it fell apart in short order. I agree with your assessment, but when were the Soviets in Yugoslavia? Tito held it together with an iron fist, yet was not in good terms with Moscow if I recall correctly... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
