May 2005 - Posts

• Zarqawi wounded (according to al Qaeda)

  Reuters -- “Al Qaeda's group in Iraq said today (Tuesday) its leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had been wounded and urged Muslims to pray for him, according to a Web posting.” Yes, Muslims should pray for him. Pray for him to stop killing them Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 24, 2005 11:53 AM by ssmith | 4 Comments

• Interesting Read on the idea of Sanctuary in conflict (and the state of our country)

  BlackFive pointed me to EjectEjectEject's essay, Sanctuary (2 parts), and after more time than I cared to spend, I finished reading it and am quite impressed. I'm going to try to make time to read some of Bill Whittle's other essays, since I hope they'll Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 24, 2005 11:44 AM by ssmith | 3 Comments

• Combat Badges for All branches, MOSs under fire -- retroactive

  ArmyTimes reports the Army's decision to award a combat badge to all soldiers who were actively engaged by or engaging the enemy since September 18th, 2001, when the Global War on Terror began. The award will be called the Combat Action Badge, and “may Read More... Posted Monday, May 09, 2005 9:51 PM by ssmith | 11 Comments