Tuesday, June 26, 2007

For G.I.’s in Iraq, a Harrowing Day Facing a Trap

Guest blogger Snooper checking in:

I suppose it is refreshing for the troops fighting for you and I actually trust a reporter in the mix. We all know the troops trust without apprehension the Great Michael Yon.
We shall see, in the long run, if the NY Times will turn on the troops, as they are known to do. Hopefully, Michael Gordon won't allow that to happen. Not if he doesn't want to piss heavily armed men off.

Heroes In Action

Scott Nelson/World Picture Network, for The New York Times

An American soldier carrying shoulder-fired grenades paused to wait for orders during an operation on Saturday in Baquba, Iraq.

This is a report from a reporter that has been said to be trusted and liked by the troops.

A detailed report follows.