Steve writes:

> I just read this, which was posted on a message board I frequent.  I don't
> know how much of it is true but if only 1/3 of it is fact then there really
is
> quite a bit of good coming out of our efforts in Iraq.
>
>  Steve
>
>
>  FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER AT MWSS-171
>
>  TO HIS MARINES.
>
>  Marines and Sailors, As we approach the end of the year I think it is
>  important to share a few thoughts about what you've accomplished directly,
>  in some cases, and indirectly in many others. I am speaking about what the
>  Bush Administration and each of you has contributed by wearing the uniform,
>  because the fact that you wear the uniform contributes

At the moment, to the best of my knowledge, there are no Marine units in
Iraq. This "message to the troops" was given by the commander of Marine unit
MWSS-171 which is based in Iwakuni, Japan. As such, it is little more than one
man's opinion, gung ho as it may be.

The central message of his end year note is that "none of the good stuff" is
getting reported. Beyond the nonsense that that statement represents, if you
want to see what the news would be like without a free press, watch the Navy's
"Iraqi Freedom -- Chapter II" movie at:

     http://www.news.navy.mil/management/videodb/player/video.aspx?id=1460

Wirt Atmar

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