The M240 would be a French weapon wouldn't it?? Made by Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing, Inc???? gotta love the French... good food, good people, good politics... REAL democracy...

sorry, they are from belgium, another fine peace loving nation who pays their UN debts...

Great pictures and story. I especially like the photo of the surface to air missles and your description of them being scattered across the desert like Pixie Stix...

It's good MSNBC has you there, sharing your perspectives. We've not been getting many details since the confict "ended" the day GWB landed so grandiosly on the aircraft carrier and declared himself the hero and victor.

Take care.

Marley

Thank you for writing such an informative and responsible piece. It seems like the only thing presented by mainstream media is the sensational while the real story is in the everyday details of the work and lives of our soldiers and the Iraqi people, which I can only find out about via the internet. I am glad our soldiers are there working hard to bring freedom peace and security to a nation and a people who over the ages have given so much to humanity and have suffered so much inhumanity at the hands of that powermad psychotic murderer saddam. WMD's or not taking out saddam was absolutely the right thing to do. If it's not an ethical violation for you, please let our troops know and the Iraqi people that you interact with know that we are proud of them and praying for them. As for you, we are proud of you and pray for you also. Your work is so important. Keep on sending back the facts and keep your head down. God Speed.

 Good stuff. My son is in Iraq and I read all the AP crap and Now I know it IS crap. I am glad you remember the number one rule: tell a good story.

Thank you thank you thank you for this article. The picture where the soldier is guiding the blindfolded prisoner (the one with the gate in the way), that soldier is my husband Justin. He called me this morning and told me to look for the article and the pic, and I can't stop looking at it. This is the first time our daughter and I have "seen" him in 8 months. Bless everyone over there, and thanks again for a great story (and pictures!!!!). And if there's any way for me to buy a copy of this pic, please let me know!

Casey- How great that you have this opportunity to see your Justin. Bless you all. Hang tough.

Marley

kEVIN,
I'm a former journalst, now teaching at the Univesrity of Las Vegas. May I have your permission to have my students study your blog- and comapre /contrast your role vis a vis the 'old school broadcast role'? This is just for classroom use.
Any hints you could give me to where your live report are logged would be grateful. I want them to lean how to write across all media - and your blog is one of the bext examples.
Stay Safe
Cathy Hanson
hansoncathy@mindspring.com
Please be assured any reference to you or your blog will be done in a school setting - for info purposes only. No ripping off your copy for a competitor. It's the clearest example I have to show them,of the convergence of media/ let ,me know if there's a problem/. PS. If you need an intern/associate - I'm there. Can fix broken tripods and am skilled at making remote sat shots work!

With Saddam Hussein caught, one question bothering many people is, who's next?

Who's Next?

Kevin,

Thanks for your column. LTC Huron was my college roommate. I appreciate your great column on msnbc.com. Please tell him Merry Christmas. He is in our thoughts and prayers daily. Thanks.

I like your website ,and like to communicate with everyone on this issue!&happy new year!

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Saw your sight and love it. Come home safe.

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Thanks for the great column. What an insightful view.
Davie