Iraq War May End, but Fighting Doesn't

[unhappycamper]

Iraq War May End, but Fighting Doesn't
February 28, 2009
Associated Press

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The Marines based at Camp Lejeune now know when their missions to Iraq will end, but they also know their deadly days of fighting overseas are far from over.

"Being a Marine, you join the Corps to serve your country and do what you have to do to keep it protected," said Sgt. Kelvin Carrington, a 26-year-old from Florida who has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. "No matter what the commander in chief says, I will follow."

President Barack Obama came to the camp near North Carolina's coastline Friday to announce the exact day combat operations will end in Iraq "By August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end," Obama told them.

But for the Marines at Camp Lejeune, new orders for Afghanistan have already arrived.

The change in their mission could end up being no more than a change in scenery.


Rest of article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/iraq-war-may-end-but-fighting-doesnt.html

[snappyturtle]

1. I don't want to start a battle but I sure would like to know what we're,

those of us on America soil, are being protected from? Boy, that was poorly worded hope you get the gist. I just want our troops home...they can protect us from here.

[unhappycamper]

2. You won't get a battle from me.

Having been to Vietnam twice, I'm not real big on the ongoing occupations.