Smiles and Cheers for Coalition Troops

In Najaf, Iraq.

In The New York Times today:

Hundreds of American troops marched into town at midday today and were greeted by its residents.

The infantry was backed by attack helicopters and bombers, and immediately destroyed several arms caches and took over a military training facility to serve as their headquarters.

The occupying forces, from the First and Second brigades of the 101st Airborne Division, entered from the south and north. They had seized the perimeter of town on Tuesday.

People rushed to greet them today, crying out repeatedly, "Thank you, this is beautiful!" ....

(Thanks, Matt.)

P.S. Alas, Jonah is right.

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Wed. 04/02/03 01:19:11 PM
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