Posts Tagged ‘Afghanistan’
While authorities continue to attempt to locate those responsible for the brutal terrorist attack on Patriot’s Day in Boston, Muslim groups and their supporters are already attempting to get ahead of the game by setting themselves up as the victims of this incident. In an email sent out this week, the Council on American [...]
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Greeley church raises money for soldier’s equipment in Afghanistan by Peter Grady – A Greeley church with a history of helping local police and firefighters has now expanded its ministry by raising money to provide one of its former church members and his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan with personal equipment needed to help [...]
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By Craig Masters Marine Cpl Jason Hallett 2010 On October 23, 2010, Marine Lance Corporal Jason Hallett was only 19 years old. He was on a minesweeping mission in Sangin district, Afghanistan. According to a story by Cpl. Ned Johnson of the Regimental Combat Team 2 titled, “Afghan soldiers help save life of Marine,” published [...]
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Despite multiple contrite statements by US officials, Muslims continue to riot and kill over Quran burning by Peter Grady – A Florida pastor who is running for president as an independent says that despite claims by government officials that Islam is a religion of peace, recent actions show they do not truly believe that. Pastor [...]
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Placement stunning when considering cost of American blood to “liberate” countries by Peter Grady – After 10 years of American blood being shed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the two countries are ranked in a top 10 list of countries with religious persecution. Open Doors USA, an organization dedicated to helping Christians stand strong in the [...]
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Says statement was personal opinion, not Marine Corps doctrine by Jack Minor – The Marine Corps has said a recent news story about Marines being told not to pee towards Mecca does not reflect Corps training or doctrine. The North County Times recently reported a story on Marines at Camp Pendleton being trained prior to [...]
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by Jack Minor This weekend is Memorial Day. It was originally started to remember the Civil War dead, sadly for many Americans it has simply become a day to travel, visit family and have a barbecue. The number of Americans who take the time to reflect on the significance of this day are becoming fewer [...]
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Story and photo by Jack Minor Marines from across the Rocky Mountain region came to Greeley to honor two of their own in a wreath-laying ceremony at Bittersweet Park this past Sunday afternoon. Colorado Springs Marine Sgt. Jason Smith, who was killed in action on Nov. 19, and Lance Corporal Brandon Pearson from Arvada, who [...]
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Lakin Family Attempts to Avoid Confrontation Ignored by Obama By Jack Minor Letters obtained by The Gazette reveal the extent to which a decorated Army officer and his brother struggled to resolve concerns over the President’s eligibility prior to the officer being court-martialed. The Lakins are long-time Greeley residents. Three Lakin brothers; Dr. Greg Lakin, [...]
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MURPHY, MICHAEL P. Rank and Organization: Lieutenant, United States Navy For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate [...]
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By Jack Minor A spokeswoman for Lt. Col. Terry Lakin, a highly decorated veteran of multiple campaigns including Bosnia and Afghanistan accused the Greeley Tribune of violating journalistic ethics standards for a recent editorial comparing him to “balloon boy” and a transgender murderer. The opinion piece titled “Off-beat behavior becoming the norm” mentioned several incidents [...]
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By Jack Minor In an event not seen since the Korean war a top General in the field has been fired during wartime for criticizing the commander in chief. President Obama fired General Stanley McChrystal following remarks made during an interview in Rolling Stone magazine where he criticized elements of the president’s policy regarding the [...]
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by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette Two local brothers who are both in the military will shortly be deploying to Afghanistan. Roman and Joseph Arguello are both serving in the National Guard. Roman Arguello, a 2003 University graduate said he worked for the family business after graduation for about five years. He went on [...]
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by Jack Minor, for the Greeley Gazette A former Greeley resident who is a highly decorated officer in the Army has become part of an ongoing national debate. Lt. Colonel Terrence Lakin, has refused to obey any and all orders until President Obama produces proof he is eligible to be the Commander in chief. Lakin, [...]
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