101st Soilders attacked by traitorous member

[Jerry D]

Today in Kuwaite A member of the 101st commited the highest form of treason attacking members of his own company all in the name of Allah ,Under the guise of the rule that Muslims can't attack other Muslims. If that is so, what will the US do with any one else serving in the Military with dual Loyalties ? which is stronger Honor, Duty, Country or the Hold Allah or some other religion or cause has on a person? When every one I know enlisted in the Service they promised to Protect and Defend the Constitution and Country from all enemies forign and domestic. so where does this find our errant troop who decides to follow another then the oath they swore to uphold?(':d:') I don't know but A Court Martial followed by a fireing squad was the useual punishment during wartime in the past. May the Injured young men of the 101st get well soon and get home safely.

[MARINEVET]

contact me on the large email list I maintain from my work site...a list that has become known over the years as the MilVet/MilRet List...about 1600 folks of all services...all eras...some FINE SOJERS who sound even more perplexed than you...writing to this old Jarhead to "vent"...and...me tellin' them that while it was a sad day for the famed 101st...and the NCO/PO Corps since this individual was a Sgt...that they should key more on the fine job that so many fine Soldiers are doing over in Iraq.

As for the event, sure brings back some bad memories from about 33 years or so ago for many of us open here!

As for me, I know several Muslims serving in Iraq with the Marines...they saying that there are Muslims and there are Muslims, and, any that support Saddam need to go...! I would say that Sgt Kools/Akbar will be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

We here in Jacksonville, NC (home of Camp Lejeune) are following events in Iraq very, very closely since about 18,000 of our friends and neighbors are over there, and we have ALL our Military folks in our prayers and thoughts.

Semper Fi to all,

[Jerry D]

I agree that The Numerous units deployed to the Area are doing a great job and should be proud of the job they are doing serving their country and to the members who gave all for thier Country God bless them and their Families.

[deltamedic]

Fragging your fellow soldiers and/or officer's isn't something new. Had it happen in my compound in Nam back in '71. It wasn't a religion based thing then just a GI whom was pissed at a couple of officers for putting him on shit burning detail so he went to their hootch that night and fragged them.
We also had events where officers from states came into the battlefield and wanted to act like gods and know it all and somehow got zapped by friendly fire..so not a new thing. Men in stressful sit under combat cond. do crazy, off the wall stuff.

Doc

[catman]

Doc...no matter how you explain it, it is still murder.

Trav

[tdeane]

I agree Catman...It's still murder...Sgt. Whatever He Wants To Be Called Today, should be swinging from Leavinworth soon.

[Keith_Hixson]

Firing squad!

Keith

[SEATJERKER]

...HE SHOULD BE TRIED, AND CONVICTED, AND SHOT ON NATIONAL TV...

[catman]

SJ...I fully agree, my only request is that the punishment is carried out in front of the Division that he dishonored.

Trav

[1sgboom]

He should be tried, convicted, then let his unit carry out the punishment!


"SAPPERS BREECH HELL!"

[DMZ-LT]

Two dead now from this attack. The first to die was the only son of an Armor officer I served with a long time ago. I would like to be part of the firing squad on the parade field at Campbell.

[SEATJERKER]

...let this jacka$$ change his name, and still go over ...

...Amen to the families, and God bless them in their loss...

[Boats]

You know I would have thought someone would have turned this guy in sooner than later. He had to be questionable prior to him being sent over?

Wasn't there any signs he wasn't playing with a full deck? This stuff is terrible and he should be held accountable if not given a death penalty for his actions. Though he may be unstable metally which is another reason for him not being sent over before he could cause such an event.

I mean this guy wasn't even in any action that was reported so how could he be stressed out to the point of killing his superiors?
This is an all volunter service did he enlist under false pretense?
How long was this guy in if he was a sargent what's that take two maybe three years to make?

Too many open ends here and something doesn't fit there has to be more than we are being told. What do you think?

[catman]

Boats...i think you are 100% correct. They have had many interviews with neighbors and family saying that he was just a quiet guy and never caused any problems. If this is indeed the case why was he held back from going with his unit for disciplinary problems. Than to top that off he is put on guard duty at the ASP? It does not all add up.

Trav