The 172nd Stryker Brigade needs to come home to Fort Wainwright. They've been in Iraq long enough.
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The 172nd Stryker Brigade needs to come home to Fort Wainwright. They've been in Iraq long enough.
I agree, send them home! I like many other wives are getting to the point of no return, we are going just as crazy as many of the soldiers think that THEY are.
As the mother of one of "Our Soldiers" in the 172nd, Yes I agree they need to come home. I know it's what they have chosen to do, Serve in the Military, but after the 2 successful missions of Rawah and Mosel within the full year, let's reward them and let them come home to a WELL DESERVED HOMECOMING!!
My husband is also in the 172nd and these guys should never have been extended. 12 months in Iraq is too long but 16 months come on, its NOT FAIR to these guys at all.
There are fathers over there who's babys are a year old and have yet to meet each other. I think we all agree its time for them to COME HOME!!!
I'm a proud 172nd girlfriend, and I agree...bring them home! 3 of my boyfriends good friends have already lost their lives since they've been back. its just so frustrating because they should be home. thank god they'll be home by december 13!
Being a ladyfriend of one of 172nd soldiers have put me in a place I've never been. I pray daily for the soldiers to return home safely and soon. I can barely wait for December to see you. One thing I like to say to my soldier is "Missing you is hard but loving and waiting for you is easy" because I LOVE YOU "E"
I agree, it's time that they come home. These guys have been trampled on, kicked down and punched in the noses by the very country they protect (I mean USA not IRAQ). Yet they still are up and marching. It just goes to show that our guys are awesome!
I once heard a high ranking officer say that the reason they waited until the last minute was because it's easier to move a large amount of troops. To me this just sounds like someone is covering someone elses butt.
My heart goes out to each of you and your families, not to mention my profound respect for your loved ones deployed overseas.
Reading your comments above makes me believe you would definitely want to know about and take advantage of a free service in town this weekend where you can record and send a special holiday message to your loved one over the Internet. While they may not be home just yet, this opportunity helps bridge the distance and shows them that a heck of a lot of people really care.
The messages are particularly timed to ease the pain of seeing that empty chair at the Thanksgiving table by giving families the opportunity to come together through the webcast medium at this time of year.
The program is hosted at Military and Civilian Credit Union and you can sign up at www.operationbestwishes.com
Please spread the word to other families you know of as well.
Godspeed. Let's all hope they all come home safe and sound as everyone has been promised.
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