Subject: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:28 am
My english class is reading "House To House"...a book about Operation Iraqi Freedom...and watching "Hurt Locker"...a movie about EOD. Once we're done, we wanted to have someone who served in Iraq come and talk about their experiences (and how authentic the movie's presentation of combat is).
I'd prefer someone come to the school, but I can arrange for an interview through Skype...what do you guys think?
Where should I go to find someone who can do this? I know a few people that served, but they're all out of state at the momment...
And do you have any questions you want me to ask for your own information?
Jarhead999 76 65 General Grade 2
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:39 am
I may, and this is a biiiig may, be able to get my cousin Sgt Brad (Name Withheld) to talk to you. He served with 3/1 Marines, I MEF, 1st MarDiv in Fallujah for four combat tours. He has a total of 15 years in the Corps.
Spl. Durkee General Grade 2
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:41 am
Jarhead999 76 65 wrote:
I may, and this is a biiiig may, be able to get my cousin Sgt Brad (Name Withheld) to talk to you. He served with 3/1 Marines, I MEF, 1st MarDiv in Fallujah for four combat tours. He has a total of 15 years in the Corps.
Very cool...hmmm...could you please talk to him? That'd be awsome!
Anyone else have ideas?
Jarhead999 76 65 General Grade 2
Posts : 4940 Join date : 2009-04-29 Age : 92 Location : Rio Rancho/NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, Socialist States of Obama
Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:42 am
I haven't spoken to him in a couple of months, but I'll see what I can do for ya, buddy
Omega Lambda Major
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:48 am
If you know some people, see if you can get a hold of their friends or someone else they've worked with.
SnoSnipe Colonel
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:33 am
The Hurt Locker is an amazing movie. One of my favorites
br55ftw Captain
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:13 pm
Seeing it today, I'm really excited (parents wouldn't take me, Netflix ftw!).
DrummerBoyz95 General Grade 2
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:26 pm
Haha I might watch it too, but back to the thingy, Durkee do you want someone who specifically served in Iraq?
(Funny moment: I almost just typed iRaq)
iliveforthis99 Colonel
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Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:55 pm
If i remember right a buddy of mine said The Hurt Locker was high on the suck meter. He also pulled one or two tours in the Sandbox with the Army as well. If you'd like i can ask him what he thought about it for sure and pass it on to you.
Jarhead999 76 65 General Grade 2
Posts : 4940 Join date : 2009-04-29 Age : 92 Location : Rio Rancho/NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, Socialist States of Obama
Subject: Re: Some help, please? Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:06 pm
It just came to me like... well... that ^^^^
My SMI served in the Land of Abraham during both Gulf Wars! I'll see if he would want to talk to you!
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