I am finally able to post this one because I now have reasonable certainty that we have all off the scumbags involved in the killing of CPL Watkins in custody. They all went down without a fight when we burst through their doors in the middle of the night. We got the first 2 about a week ago and have since rounded up the others. I hope that CPL Watkins is pleased with us as he looks down from above. These cowards are going for a nice long stay in Abu Ghurayb Prison. It took a while to drill down the details but the wait was so worth it. Most of the time, I hate being the Battalion Intelligence Officer, as I am an infantryman by training and most of my experience. Times like these, however, it is a great job, as not only do I head up the detective work that goes into catching these guys, but I get to go through the door with the assault team on the raid that bags them. The bigger fight is far from over, however, and after another 28 hour shift on the job, I conked out for about 3 hours to be awakened by fresh developments from informants. I woke, worked again for another 20 minutes to provide guidance to my staff and then conked back out. That was a few days ago. We are back to the grind looking for other scumbags, like the ones that killed a guy from our sister battalion here on the FOB. I hate RPG's. Back to Work!
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Great news! I'm sure Cpl Watkins is extremely proud. Thanks for keeping things up to date and letting us all know the good things that are happening.
Posted by: Sue | April 17, 2005 at 02:03 AM
Congratulations to all of you on this fine job; I'm so glad you were able to capture all those involved. We are proud and grateful for all of you, and thank you for getting the stories out that the media doesn't. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: E. T. | April 17, 2005 at 02:20 AM
Major K, you guys ROCK.... keep up the fight and tell Capt Bout to post so we know he's fine also!!
Posted by: Kelley | April 17, 2005 at 02:41 AM
Major K-
I am glad you caught all those 'scumbags' that killed CPL Watkins! Good Job!! YOU and I quote "Guys Do Rock"
AMEN And May GOD BLESS!! Keep the Faith as well as the fight Sir!
: )
Posted by: Ann | April 17, 2005 at 03:48 AM
Payback's a bitch.
Keep yer head up and 'check 6'.
Oh yeah.... thanks.
Posted by: namvet68 | April 17, 2005 at 03:58 AM
Great work! It's good news too that the locals have been inspired to help you fight those terrorist S.O.B.s. At this rate, Iraq's going to a vacation spot for my grandkids! *grin*
You've got all of us behind you all the way. Tell the fellas to ignore those red-diaper babies who run CNN/ABC/CBS/NBC, most everybody here does.
Carry on.
Posted by: Cap'n Yoaz | April 17, 2005 at 04:45 AM
Praise the Lord!! Major K!! Keep Rockin" and Rollin'. This is what I've been hoping and praying for. That the Iraqis would get fed up with the murdering thugs and cooperate with our troopers.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Phyruss, you cowardly wimp.
Boe
Posted by: Boe Simpson | April 17, 2005 at 05:00 AM
Posted by: Cap'n Yoaz | April 17, 2005 at 05:13 AM
Way to go you guys!!!
Posted by: Susie | April 17, 2005 at 05:18 AM
YESSSSSssssss
I knew you guys wouldn't rest until those weenies were caught! THAT, Sir, is exactly why military intelligence needs YOU.
Superb job! Currie will be so pleased!
Posted by: AFSister | April 17, 2005 at 06:27 AM
Great Job!
Posted by: Brett | April 17, 2005 at 07:54 AM
Very nice.
Thank you.
Posted by: Janie | April 17, 2005 at 08:25 AM
You really came through on this one...Thank you so much!!!
Posted by: Annette | April 17, 2005 at 08:31 AM
HOOAH!
Posted by: Some Soldier's Mom | April 17, 2005 at 10:01 AM
Awesome!! Congratulations on having such a great result from all your hard work. You guys definitely rock!
Posted by: Beth | April 17, 2005 at 05:35 PM
Praise the Lord for guiding you to them. May He give them no place to hide. Thank you!
Posted by: Dennis | April 17, 2005 at 07:02 PM
Great job Major K. Tell all of your men congratulations. I'm sure CPL Watkins is smiling down on all of you. Rest up - then go get the other bad guys! Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Andi | April 17, 2005 at 09:42 PM
Major K.,
Your men are special! Congratulations to them for a job well done!
Posted by: dcat | April 18, 2005 at 02:28 AM
great news. thanks for being there and doing your best.
Posted by: Kat-Missouri | April 18, 2005 at 02:32 AM
Congratulations, that is really great news.
God Speed..Come home safe.
Posted by: Michael | April 18, 2005 at 07:41 AM
Thank you ALL SO much! Be well and know there are those of us whpo hold you in our daily prayers. I only wish I could buy you all a cold one when you get back home!
You guys are truly wonderful.
Posted by: J | April 18, 2005 at 09:42 AM
Well done, Major.
Get some well deserved rest.
Posted by: Cordeiro | April 18, 2005 at 04:16 PM
OUTSTANDING! Great news, you guys are awesome! THANK YOU!
Posted by: FVK | April 18, 2005 at 07:43 PM
Nice work. Thank you.
Posted by: MaryAnn | April 18, 2005 at 11:08 PM
I can't say I am surprised they offered no resistence, but I was hoping to hear some bad guy had twitched the wrong muscle at the wrong time. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: sirboggle | April 18, 2005 at 11:25 PM