115th Fighter Wing heads for Iraq
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 300 members of the Wisconsin National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing deploy to Iraq by next week to provide support from the air for several thousand state troops on the ground.
About a third of the Fighter Wing members left Thursday night for the three-month mission.
It will be the Fighter Wing's fourth deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom.
Tech. Sgt. Drew Lustgraaf says he's a huge football fan and has asked family to record Packers and Badgers games to he can watch when he gets home.
Sep 18, 2009 at 5:09 p.m.
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There are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy, who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. Before God I swear this creed: my rifle and myself are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen.
Sep 18, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.
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Napalm, Blah
Sep 18, 2009 at 4:36 p.m.
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Go get um!!! God had nothing to do with war, it's ignorance that started it. I'm all for the protection of our country though so kick the tires and light the fires.
Sep 18, 2009 at 7:06 a.m.
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Our Prayers are with you and your families...God Bless you all for protecting our own!
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