Top stories this week on the Our Troops Newsladder, 4.27.08

Submitted by Jason Forrester... on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 5:22pm.

Rep. Mary Fallin (R-OK) is investigating allegations that a brigade from the Oklahoma National Guard stationed at Camp Bucca in Iraq is not being fed regularly. A soldier in the brigade said in an email to her father that they were working nine-hour shifts without being served lunch. (armytimes.com)

A Fort Bragg soldier's father uploaded a video to Youtube showing deplorable living conditions in barracks at Fort Bragg, including a photo of a soldier having to unclog a drain in three inches of excrement-filled water on a bathroom floor a mere twelve hours after returning from Afghanistan. (vetvoice.com)

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that the White House will nominate Gen. David Petraeus, the commander of the multi-national force in Iraq, to head U.S. Central Command. Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno will be nominated to succeed Petraeus in Iraq. (armytimes.com)

Fred Kaplan of Slate.com offers an analysis of what the shift of command means for Iraq and Afghanistan. (slate.com)

Last, the Pentagon this week weighed heightening the America's role in the NATO force in Afghanistan to fight a resurgent Taliban in the south. (csmonitor.com)

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Thanks, Jason

Submitted by James on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 10:12pm.

I appreciate this round-up.

I'll be so glad when we get a Democrat back in the White House, someone who understands that the military isn't just a tool for war-profiteering. Of all the damage George Bush has done, his crass disregard for men and women in uniform is the most abominable.

Hope you 'll keep cross-posting for us. It would be great if we could help you extend your reach ... and you could help us build our military readership.

To any active duty types: What's the word on Petraeus among those who have to work with the guy?

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"My opinion of Pat has changed over the years. I used to think he was truly a man of the people but the longer he has been mayor, the less I think of him.

As with most cities, Charlotte has three political parties: Dem, Rep, and Chamber of Commerce. Pat is definitely the puppet of the COC here. What is good for business is good for Charlotte and Pat ... very personable guy, he has gotten a bunch of Dems in these parts to vote for him but I don't trust him."

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