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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2004
Page
5
Iowa readers comment on Iraq's path after conflict with two opposing views. Some foresee a lengthy but possible move toward democracy over five to ten years, while others warn of ongoing chaos, factional fighting, and regional power struggles lasting years.
The Mount Joy ceremony welcomed 70 soldiers of Detachment 1, Company F, 106th Aviation returning from Iraq after a deployment that began February 3, 2003. Chief Warrant Officer Bruce A. Smith died November 2, 2003, and Sgt. Paul Fisher died November 6, 2008, both honored at the ceremony. Two members were injured in the Chinook crash. others praised for duty. Governor Vilsack and Rep. Nussle joined families, friends, and guardsmen in paying tribute.
A soldier formerly from Low Moor outside Clinton is recovering after a bullet ricocheted off his assault rifle and wounded him in the mouth south of Baghdad on June 18. Sgt. Brent Jurgersen, 41, had emergency surgery in Baghdad then moved to a German hospital on life support before his mother reported progress. He faces multiple surgeries to repair his tongue throat and teeth. Jurgersen, a Central High School De Witt grad, enlisted in 1989 and deployed in February with wife Karen and son Chase 18.
In Baghdad's Sadr City the 2nd Battalion 5th Regiment 1st Cavalry Division keeps patrolling amid ambushes and shaky Iraqi forces. Soldiers say sovereignty is a milestone for Iraq but security remains their priority until Iraq’s own army proves capable.
Iowa lawmakers in praise and caveats react to Iraqs power handoff. Grassley Harkin Leach Nussle Boswell King weigh legitimacy security elections and U.S. troop posture amid ongoing training and occupation concerns. Residents assess Iraqi forces readiness in Sadr City patrols.
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