Deadline Looms as Bush Sets 8 PM Iraq Target
As President Bush set an 8 p.m. EST deadline, U S troops in the Kuwaiti desert prepared for invasion with heavy gear and 1 000 pound bombs. Officials described a flexible plan with a coalition of 30 nations and home security measures under Operation Liberty Shield. Turkey considered allowing U S airspace use and potential troop access while Spain, the Netherlands, and Japan voiced varied roles.
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Infantry roles in Iraq guided by speed and precision
Infantry veterans of A Company 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry Regiment recall ground forces work after air and artillery, with Spc Peter Alsis of Pepperell Mass noting desire to impact. The 3rd Infantry Division based at Fort Stewart Ga relies on swift, precise action as operations push across the border against Iraqi troops.
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Infantry A Company Ready to Move on Baghdad
Soldiers with A Company anticipate a quick advance to Baghdad under Bush's deadline. Veterans like Sgt. Eric Alfred and Spc. Servando Diaz expect action soon as Capt. Chris Carter emphasizes the mission to close with and destroy the enemy. The Bradley vehicle and mechanized tactics boost speed, but ground infantry remain central to taking and holding territory.
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Governors raise terror alerts as Iraq deadline looms
Homeland Security elevates threat level amid Bush demand Saddam Hussein leave Iraq within 48 hours. Virginia Governor Warner boosts state alert to second-highest, activating contingency plans and coordinating with Cabinet. West Virginia officials report no specific threat, but federal guidance urges heightened security at critical infrastructure with 24 hour operations in Charleston.
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