Bear Creek Ledger

Lt. Col Tray “Tonto” Ardese - Someone You Should Know

Courage in the heat of battle, another amazing Soldier - Lt. Col. Tray Ardese.

‘It was “game on” when you walked out’ - Travis J. Tritten, Stars and Stripes
“It was going to be a reconnaissance patrol. We thought we would sneak out and see what was going on,” he said. “Somebody was watching the base and […]

Torture - who knew what and when

While this information provided by Dave Gaubatz (civilian Federal Agent deployed to Iraq in 2003) regarding the current Democrats who were fully informed on methods used to obtain intelligence, the startling information is about the torture of our Troops.
Front Page: The Torture of American Soldiers
Gaubatz: It would be easier to name the ones […]

Operation Vigilant Eagle - another assault on Veterans by FBI

Looks like the Obama Administration has instituted an all out assault on Combat Veterans. There’s not only the DHS Memo but now it is being reported that the FBI launched an operation in February targeting Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans.From WSJ - Veterans a Focus of FBI Extremist Probe
A Feb. 23 draft memo from FBI […]

Obama’s War Supplemental - not just for Iraq & Afghanistan

Oh yes, there’s mega funding for the Palestinians (he’s got to repay his campaign debts) and North Korea who just launched a missile, but don’t worry Obama’s got everything under control.
From Yid - Obama’s “Supplemental” Military Request Includes Undercover Money to Palestinians and North Koreans
Today the Obama administration unveiled what it promised would be the […]

Sgt. Ryan Weemer Acquitted in Fallujah Killing in 2004

About time for this Marine to take his life back.

Marine acquitted in killing of Fallujah captive
CAMP PENDLETON – A military jury on Thursday morning acquitted a Camp Pendleton Marine accused of killing an unarmed captive during the 2004 battle for Fallujah, Iraq.
The eight-member panel of Marine officers found Sgt. Ryan Weemer not guilty on […]

Update on Lt Col Chessani - Haditha Marines

20 March 2009
Filed under: Iraq, Media Bias/Distortion, Haditha Marines

This Marine officer has been unduly investigated and prosecuted throughout this Haditha fiasco.
From Major Pain at Blackfive:
ANN ARBOR, MI – Late this morning, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals sitting in Washington DC, released their unanimous decision upholding the dismissal of charges against Marine Lt. Col Jeffrey Chessani on the grounds of apparent Unlawful […]

Obama’s Sleight of hand with Iraq & Afghanistan

Mudville Gazette tells us about the deception perpetrated by Obama on his drawdown of troops in Iraq.
Diversions (III)
Here’s just a bit of Greyhawks story:
But they were needed in Iraq - just not as badly as the Obama administration needed to make it appear that troops initially slotted for Iraq were going to Afghanistan instead - […]

Umm, about those Gitmo terrorists being housed at Fort Leavenworth

17 February 2009
Filed under: Afghanistan, Iraq, National Security, Obama Administration

Kansas doesn’t want them. A letter from Democrat Gov. Sebelius was sent to the Obami on Jan. 28th. Seems like there are significant reasons why Fort Leavenworth really isn’t an option.

Letter from Democrat Gov. Sebelius:
# The current United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) at Fort Leavenworth is a campus-style construction and would not support […]

Iraqi Police - Man Up!

8 February 2009
Filed under: Military, Iraq, Videos, Support The Troops

As the title states this is just the most awesomely awesome speech I’ve heard in a long time.  I can’t imagine the frustration that brought this Soldier to bring him to the precipice but I know it’s been 4 years of Iraqi Police corruption,cowardice and betrayal.  This speech is long overdue!
From Ace at Ace of […]

Obama to World

28 January 2009
Filed under: Iraq, Islam, Israel/PA, Middle East, Obama Administration

Al-Arabiya’s interview with the Obami wasn’t really anything that surprised me. After all, we knew Obami doesn’t believe in American exceptionalism. He also I believe sees himself more as a President of the World vs the United States. Narcissistic and arrogant, of course, but that’s Obami. His wife confirmed this view […]

Here’s a Look into the Sleazy World of the United Nations

A new book is out on the dark and sleazy world of the United Nations. Granted, I’ve just read a review of his book by Mark Lype from Embassy but the books looks to be a fascinating read. Michael Soussan started with the UN just out of college in 1997. He started […]

Different take on current debt

CJ at Soldier’s Perspective and come up with an interesting take on the current debt. He’s also written his own story on what is happening today in trying to “fix” the economy along with a prediction. I think he’s on the right track.
Here’s his chart:

I cropped out a small portion of the historical national […]

Blackwater Down

6 January 2009
Filed under: Military, Iraq, Tennessee Related Topics, Law Enforcement

If you are not familiar with the Raven 23 Team of Blackwater then read these:
Justice ’shoehorning the facts’ to indict Blackwater Contractors
Justice Dept. Advising Iraqis to sue to Blackwater???
Website now set up for Indicted Blackwater Contractors
IBD tells us about the first appearance of Raven 23 in District Court before a judge (Ricardo Urbina) who ordered […]

Website now set up for Indicted Blackwater Contractors

9 December 2008
Filed under: Military, Iraq, Tennessee Related Topics, Law Enforcement

Go to Raven23. This is a barebones site but there is a contact page where you can submit your contact information and express support.
Statement from the attorney’s representing the Blackwater Contractors.
PRESS STATEMENT - December 8,2008
My name is Mark Hulkower. With me today are Bill Coffield, Tom Connolly, Steven McCool and David Schertler. Together we […]

Justice Dept. Advising Iraqis to sue to Blackwater???

8 December 2008
Filed under: Military, Iraq, Tennessee Related Topics, Law Enforcement

WTH? What is the Justice Department doing? They are giving advice to Iraqi’s on how to file claims or sue Blackwater in an incident where Blackwater has not been found at fault? After all there was that little incident of a BOMB and there were terrorists firing on the Blackwater contractors who […]

Justice ’shoehorning the facts’ to indict Blackwater Contractors

I find it simply chilling that after all this time where this incident has been dissected a number of times without success of finding these Blackwater contractors at fault that the Justice Department is still trying to skewer these men without any viable evidence of wrongdoing. There are two Tennessee Veterans who have been […]

US Contractors in Iraq will be SOL with new force agreement effective Jan. 1, 2009 (SOFA)

24 November 2008
Filed under: Military, Iraq

Looks like the State Department has sold out the very group of people who protect them. If you have a loved one who is a US contractor working in Iraq they will be subject to Iraqi judges and courts.
From Blackwater Facts:
The US and Iraqi governments reportedly have reached an agreement that would protect uniformed […]

Al Qaeda is Racist! Who knew?

Obviously MSNBC is keeping on this story. They’ve learned so much since Sept. 11, 2001, through two fronts on the GWOT in Afghanistan and Iraq.
This bit of video (of which I heard the audio) is just hysterical. It’s like I posted before, these Leftards are certifiable. MSNBC is calling Al Qaeda racist. […]

SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) in Iraq may expire 12/31/2008

28 October 2008
Filed under: Military, Iraq, War, Support The Troops

I know there are many on the left who will see this as a positive and a win while ignoring the consequences if this occurs. Without this agreement there is no way US Troops can remain in Iraq legally yet to remove US Troops is a death sentence to Iraqi’s of an unknown quantity.
Iraqi […]

One Night in Baghdad

16 September 2008
Filed under: Iraq, Anti-War Idiots, Dems/Neo-Socs/Lefties, 2008 Election

In conjunction with the latest news on Barack Hussein Obama’s recent trip to Iraq, Rush Limbaugh played his parody “One Night in Baghdad” on Monday’s program.
The news is one of Obama interfering with US negotiations with the Iraqi government.
From Amir Taheri in the NY Post:
WHILE campaigning in public for a speedy withdrawal […]

They Remember

11 September 2008
Filed under: Afghanistan, Iraq, Military Related Photos, WTC, Islam, History

Message From: Semper Fi 1st Sgt Dave Jobe “Baker 8″:
How are you all doing? The proud warriors of Baker Company wanted to do something to pay tribute to our fallen comrades. So since we are part of the only Infantry Battalion left in Iraq the one way that we could think of doing that is […]

September 11th, 2001 - too many have forgotten

11 September 2008
Filed under: Afghanistan, Iraq, WTC, Islam

Too many have forgotten!
Go watch the documentary - “Obsession: Radical Islams War Against the West”
September 11 2001, 911, Obsession, Never Forget

Iraq War Veteran’s Message to Barack Hussein Obama

Pretty powerful message to Barack Hussein Obama on Freedom and what it means!

This video has no affiliation with the John McCain campaign.
Veteran video to Barack, 2008 Election, Barack Hussein Obama, Veterans

Disabled Marine Vet Danny Gilyeat receives handicap ready Harley

This is just such a great story. Danny Gilyeat and his children were the recipients earlier this year of an Extreme Makeover form ABC. Now, his friends took his old 1981 Ironhead Harley-Davidson bike and did an extreme makeover which included customization to accommodate his artificial leg. I didn’t even know this […]

Bravery in Battle - AF Staff Sgt Earl Covel

This may not be a story you’ve read about.
IBD - He Covered For His Fellow Troops

The Air Force’s Covel gave fighter
pilots the right targets, leading to
the killing of 100 terrorists and to
his Silver Star for bravery in battle.
Realizing his team was vastly outnumbered, he climbed to a nearby exposed roof and directed air […]

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