One resigns amid disgust over thewar strategy...
“…kept our troops in bases. We have our brain trust in the Green Zone. . And that. Otherwise left the country alone in -- we're going out of those bases to conduct -- that meant the bad …”
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“…house and clearly he wasn't I didn't have that kind of talk. Green Zone and I needed to have like I agree but the first thing you go on through there is the mother or father …”
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“…want to do they said what's this about being shot into the Green Zone and -- knowing that he had another Welch or by any involvement was ruby had will be some ways -- How -- …”
“…am -- talking about. He was shot it in the green the Green Zone was a degree room. Inside the Green -- seven times and shot that. He was shot it behind the green door. …”
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama today called for Americans to get behind attempts to salvage a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector, saying that if Wall Street fails ordinary people will also be hurt. Isn't he a little late to the party?
“…You mean like that he was shot out of the Green Zone. . …”
Army LTC Mark Solomon with Moe Lauzier
Army LTC Mark Solomon is from Burlington, MA. A graduate of Austin Prep High School, he obtained a BS in political science from West Point and later, a masters in public administration. Right now, he’s serving as a squadron commander - 6th squadron, 8th Cavalry to be exact - and leads roughly 650 troops. His biggest focus right now is on meeting with Sunni and Shia tribal leaders to help them work better together. He joined Moe Lauzier on February 23rd.
“…They're there was some -- station in the green zone so I can't to really tell you about it I don't -- there. …”
“…I got that I'm hearing these reports about incoming stuff in the green zone -- and dear god there goes his last night's sleep. …”
Maj. David Waldron with Moe Lauzier
Army Major David Waldron is serving on active duty in Iraq. A graduate of Natick High School, he went on to attend West Point, and is now on his second deployment in Iraq. He's working with the 3rd Infantry Division, and is responsible for facilitating relationships with tribal sheiks in MND-C's area of responsibility. He joined Moe Lauzier on Saturday, February 9th to discuss several parts of his job, including his management of programs with the “Sons of Iraq.â€
“…relationships between the government -- Iraq primarily residing in international also the green zone and we try to get them out baptism -- helicoptered to diplomacy get them out to see their people. And vice versa …”
Army Capt. Michael Signori with Moe Lauzier
South Boston's own Michael Signori is an Army Captain serving on active duty in Iraq. He coordinates travel for journalists in theater. For example: If journalist "A" from Time Magazine wants to cover a story in Mosul, he finds a unit that will host him, arranges the transportation and smooths out any complications along the way. He chatted with Moe Lauzier on February 2nd.
“…Iraq view and the -- you get out of the outside the green zone very often. …”
“…to -- too complacent Sony's missions were -- outside. Of the green zone we -- and that's -- type of attitude is and you know. You never know what to capitol XP appeared bubbling below …”
Lt. Col. Charles Perenick with Moe Lauzier
Lt. Col. Charles Perenick of Pittsfield, MA joined Moe Lauzier on January 26th. He reminded us that letters mean so much to the troops serving overseas, and discussed his recent move from the highly active green zone . He says most of the current aggression is happening to the north, but finally the Iraqi people are “dropping the dime†on Al Qaeda, and Iraqi security forces are picking up the slack.
“…other soldiers have actually gotten out of what's called the regional the green zone the heavily fortified as well very secure area and we had visited different locations outside the green zone and actually interacted with -- local population it is much. Analysts say it is more secure now majority of our skirmishes still …”
Sgt. Don Veitch with Moe Lauzier
Staff Sergeant Don Veitch, currently serving in Iraq, returns to Moe Lauzier's Saturday morning program to talk about his new position, snow in Baghdad, and running a marathon in the International Zone.
“…amend their and a fairly safe location where they are in the green zone but it has happened a couple of times on Saturday morning where our guest has been late has been delayed because of …”
Sgt. Nicole Dykstra with Moe Lauzier
Sgt. Nicole Dykstra is a public affairs non-commissioned officer who works in the Multi-National Force press desk in Iraq. She joined Moe Lauzier on December 1st.
“…eight I don't teach you much not well at least outside the green zone but about a month ago I did I was able to go out on that. A photo mission to do that story on the I -- boy scout program that they're they're trying to it up and running again. No -- really nice that like that that was inside the green zone they get it thank you see you know. Children laughing and appreciative -- are our efforts over here. …”
“…were obviously civilian areas I don't know if that's necessarily within the green zone but Natalie he was they were filming street vendors and so on and so forth and you know life is going on …”
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