U.S. Marines in Iraq's Sunni Heartland Prepare to Pull Back From Once-Violent Cities
The marines' task is to keep a lid on things until the newly elected government can assert authority over the province or they are called back to their bases, whichever comes first. For now, they are backing those in charge of security. Shaw and his marines recently brought a live sheep to a funeral for one of Colonel Hassan's relatives, a 5-year-old who was hit by a car this month. Such a gift is a sign of respect among the tribes, and one that the marines hope will ingratiate them with those who are, soon, supposed to be taking control.
Reader Comments
Impressed
Like most others, I learned what the Marines really do for us from this article. I didn't realize they played such a large role in everything that's going on over there. It's great that the violence appears to be going down, and I think that we should pull out very slowly when the time comes. I'm really impressed.
"Marines Ready To Step Back in Part of Iraq"
Alot of what is shown on the news in the U.S. are stories of violent, unfeeling iraqis bombing and killing mercilessly without reason. It's nice to read an article that brings to light all of the good our soldiers are doing in Iraq and that many insurgents have started to help keep the peace.
Marines In Iraq
I did not realize that the marines play such a big role in Iraq. So far they have helped eliminate violence because not as many people have been killed. The marines are doing all that they can to stop the violence and they are doing a good job of it so if they leave i hope they dont do it too quickly.
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