GI Killed in Attack on U.S. Base in Iraq

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

One GI Killed, Two Hurt As Rebels Hit a U.S. Military Base in Central Iraq With Mortar Shells

The Associated Press

BAGHDAD, Iraq Jan. 3 — Insurgents hit a U.S. base in central Iraq with mortar shells, killing one American soldier and wounding two others, a U.S. military spokesman said Saturday.
The mortars struck a base of the Army's 4th Infantry Division near Balad, about 50 miles northwest of Baghdad on Friday night, Sgt. Robert Cargie said. One of the shells exploded near a trailer used as a bedroom by troops, and a soldier standing in its doorway was killed. Two other soldiers were struck by shrapnel and taken to a combat support hospital, where they were in stable condition, Cargie said.

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[La_Serpiente]

1. struck a base?

maybe they are trying to asses the military's defenses. Trying to see where the weak points are.

[mbperrin]

2. Good thing these are just the remnants and bitter-enders and things

are just keen over there, eh?

Otherwise, you might just think that they're getting bold enough for direct attacks! Nah, now that we've got Saddam, it's time to party! Must remember to invite Moammar.....

[HawkerHurricane]

3. A moment of silence please

For we've lost another of our own.

When he gets to heaven
to Saint Peter he shall tell
"Another soldier reporting, sir,
Who has served his time in hell!"