US Embassy Baghdad: wear flak jackets, helmets

Barrett808

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Wed May-09-07 08:38 AM
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US Embassy Baghdad: wear flak jackets, helmets

Source: Associated Press

US Embassy: wear flak jackets, helmets
By ROBERT H. REID, Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD - The U.S. Embassy has ordered its staff to wear flak jackets and helmets while outdoors or in unprotected buildings following an increase in mortar and rocket attacks against the heavily protected Green Zone.

The order, obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, was issued last week after four Asian contract workers were killed during a barrage into the Green Zone, a 3.5-square mile area along the west bank of the Tigris River in the center of Baghdad. The area contains the U.S. and British embassies and many key Iraqi government offices.

U.S. government employees who work outside of a "hardened structure" such as the current embassy building or travel "a substantial distance outdoors" must wear "personal protective equipment," meaning flak jackets and helmets, the order said.

A U.S. Embassy spokesman confirmed the order was in effect until further notice. But he refused to say more, citing security, and would not allow his name to be published, citing embassy regulations.

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sabra

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Wed May-09-07 08:44 AM
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1. But, but Sen. Chambliss says Iraq progress "truly amazing"

:sarcasm:

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rodeodance

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Wed May-09-07 08:51 AM
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2. Truely, truely truely

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calimary

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Wed May-09-07 09:10 PM
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6. Good. Let's make sure we target him for defeat next year. I think he's up.

He stole Max Cleland's job. SCHMUCK. Another chickenhawk questioning the patriotism of a decorated and permanently maimed combat veteran. FUCKER. I hope he winds up parking cars somewhere.

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endarkenment

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Wed May-09-07 09:04 AM
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3. Perhaps the additional 35,000 troops on top of the recent escalation

will stabilize the situation? Or then again perhaps they will simply be 35,000 more targets of opportunity and potential victims of the criminal cabal in the white house.

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cliss

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Wed May-09-07 03:49 PM
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4. Job Opening:

Company: U.S. Embassy
Location: Baghdad, Iraq (Green Zone)
Position: Office worker
Pay: Good pay, if you make it through the month
Description:
This is hazardous work. Even though you will only be doing filing and a little bit of typing, you have to be prepared for heavy combat. Must weak Flak Jacket & Helmet even in the office because we are expecting company.
Duration:
Probably until September, when Congress & the American public starts to run out of patience with this occupation.
Benefits:
None that we can think of.
Health Benefits:
Does staying alive count?
Pension Plan:
Don't count on it.

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krkaufman

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Wed May-09-07 07:48 PM
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5. And this is happening during "the surge"...

... so I can only imagine the violence is going to increase, with an eventual full-scale assault on the Green Zone.

Bush had better take advantage of the Iraqi Parliament voting an end to the occupation.

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Heidi

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Wed May-09-07 11:15 PM
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7. Kick.

:kick:

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cal04

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Wed May-09-07 11:15 PM
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8. U.S. Embassy Staff in Iraq to Wear Armor

Source: Associated Press

The U.S. Embassy has ordered its staff to wear flak jackets and helmets while outdoors or in unprotected buildings following an increase in mortar and rocket attacks against the heavily protected Green Zone.

The order, obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, was issued last week after four Asian contract workers were killed during a barrage into the Green Zone, a 3.5-square mile area along the west bank of the Tigris River in the center of Baghdad. The area contains the U.S. and British embassies and many key Iraqi government offices.

U.S. government employees who work outside of a ``hardened structure'' such as the current embassy building or travel ``a substantial distance outdoors'' must wear ``personal protective equipment,'' meaning flak jackets and helmets, the order said.

A U.S. Embassy spokesman confirmed the order was in effect until further notice. But he refused to say more, citing security, and would not allow his name to be published, citing embassy regulations.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6620543,00.html

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BleedingHeartPatriot

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Wed May-09-07 11:15 PM
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9. Flak jackets and helmets in the Green Zone.

The surge. MKJ

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Monkeyman

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Wed May-09-07 11:15 PM
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10. At Least they will get the good ones unlike our troops did

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yellowcanine

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Wed May-09-07 11:15 PM
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11. I guess the surge must be working. More attacks means the terra-ists are getting desperate.

Isn't that how it works?

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