Michael has a new article posted, Baqubah Update, in which some of the real truth about what’s happening in Baqubah is documented.
Today marks “D +16†of Operation “Arrowhead Ripper,†the Battle for Baqubah. Arrowhead Ripper kicked off on 19 June 07. I have several dispatches in the works about the major events since that time. Although the serious fighting seems to be over, there remains a possibility for some sharp fighting in the near future. The morning of 06 July began with the sounds of American cannons firing, shells whizzing through the air, while they checked systems and aiming for combat. Apache helicopters orbited Baqubah as the orange sun crested into view.
Photo: Girls in Baqubah – Michael Yon
The Department of Defense Office of Public Affairs has recently updated its “Heroes in the Global War on Terror” website, which includes profiles of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have received medals of distinction for their bravery and contributions to fighting the Global War on Terror.
It’s been a couple of weeks since reports of a
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