‘Date With Destiny’: US Forces Prepare for Offensive Against Taliban Stronghold

"For the rest of your careers, you will be known as Marjah Marines."

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February 9, 2010 at 11:13 pm - CBS News
Dateline: Outpost Belleau Wood, Afghanistan
John Murtha   February 10th, 2010 - 12:33 am

baby killers!

DEF   February 10th, 2010 - 12:47 am

While our troops fight for America over seas the Citizens will protect it here, the enemy seems to be the same, they both hate America and the liberty it defends!!!!

Terry   February 10th, 2010 - 1:09 am

How embarrassing. These actions do NOT represent the will of the American people!

Learn before it is too late: http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-2884232348733568709&hl=en&emb=1#

Joe Ryder   February 10th, 2010 - 1:37 am

Semper Fi Leathernecks. God speed. Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.

Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.

If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.

Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

The Marines Prayer.

USMC 88-92

James K   February 10th, 2010 - 1:58 am

Here are America’s Heroes. May God, through Jesus Christ, grant these warriors safety and courage. May their foes fall at their feet.

May God also grant that they return home with speed to help put an end to the progressive uprising.

Mick   February 10th, 2010 - 2:25 am

Joe Ryder,

Thank you for your service to this great country.

The USA is defined and elevated everyday by the commitment and courage of our brave fighting men and women.

THANK YOU USMC!

raoul duque   February 10th, 2010 - 2:50 am

Imagine how successful our heroic Marines would be if we didn’t have to tell the enemy when we were coming. Geez, with these R.O.E.s, we might as well print out an itinerary… It makes no sense.

That Dude   February 10th, 2010 - 5:30 am

Funny how this is barely reported. And will our Marines receive their duly earned fanfare tomorrow after their victory? I doubt it. Funny how as soon as Bush left office our diligent media just stopped caring about troops.

claspur   February 10th, 2010 - 5:39 am

*check
Appears that Bortbort isn’t for free speech in here…at least mine, anyway?

iconoclastKM   February 10th, 2010 - 6:14 am

May God be with each and every one of you heros every single step you take!

Semper Fi! And God Bless!

thefedupamerican   February 10th, 2010 - 7:19 am

God Bless our troops and keep you safe! We appreciate your efforts to keep America safe and free. Godspeed, the fed up american. http://www.thefedupamerican.com

john   February 10th, 2010 - 7:36 am

Be safe, make us proud, and come home soon victorious. We love you.

If you see Sean Penn, leave him there in the desert.

John WOods   February 10th, 2010 - 7:49 am

Why again are we wasting our time in Afghanistan??

Jess
http://www.online-anonymity.cz.tc

Papa Ray   February 10th, 2010 - 9:49 am

The reason to tell our enemies what, when and where we are going to attack is to allow the civilian population to leave the area to relative safety.

Of course, mixed with them, as they escape will be the Taliban Cowards that only fight with bombs and suicide bombers.

The ROE imposed on our troops now makes it almost impossible to accomplish their missions. Unless you are fired on, you can’t return fire. If there is the slightest possibility of civilian casualties, you can not return fire.

God save us from the liberal left.

Papa Ray

Each decision to defend themselves must go through at least three levels of approval. More if Air Support is wanted.

It is a situation brought about by the Multicultural, politically correct world that has evolved from the progressive liberal left, who actually want to see the United States fail and for the Terrorists to win.

All of them putting their hopes on the Terrorists to kill them last.

Papa Ray

melli50   February 10th, 2010 - 11:00 am

We LOVE you guys! Be safe! God bless you!

R from ID   February 10th, 2010 - 12:17 pm

To our troops, may God keep them and and bless them.

Thank you for your service to our country.

Let us at home support them in the many ways they need to be supported.

Commieobamie   February 10th, 2010 - 12:41 pm

John Murtha: and what do you call muslims raping and killing women and children, and partying while slicing peoples’ heads off with dull knives while they are still alive? HuH?

ThatsThirty   February 10th, 2010 - 1:28 pm

Commieobamie

That’s what that old Marine hero John Murtha accused Marines in Iraq of doing.

Terry

Yes that glorious country of Iran is a wonderful place all right; If you not a Christian, or gay, or a woman or if you disagree in any way with the Mullas. Because if you are any one of these things you just might endup hanging from one of mobile cranes they are so fond of using for executions.

Want some truth about Iran go here: http://www.iranfocus.com/en/

BW   February 10th, 2010 - 2:32 pm

What an amazing group of professionals the marines are! I hope one day they have them hunting down the drug cartels and murderous kidnapping thugs that are reaching genocidal numbers with their wanton violence spilling across our southern border.

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