I am an EOD tech. One possible reason for IED drops is the reporting procedures of the "Blow and Go" Engineers.

JIEDDO gets their reports from all over. Who are the Engineers reporting to? Do they have access to JDIGGS? Does their upper echelons even know who to report to?

This hooplah over the dropping amount of IEDs is possibly just that, hooplah. Reporting procedures feed the statistics. When getting a statistic you need the numbers. If you dont get all the numbers then the statistics drop. Just because they drop does not mean the situation changes.

Posted by: Randy at November 15, 2007 1:27 PM

B-52'S ARE NEEDED TO BOMB THE TRIANGLE OF DEATH BACK TO THE STONE AGES,PULL TROOPS BACK 100-MILES-BEFORE BOMBING BEGAN.DROP ALL THE BOMBS FOR 100-DAYS UNTIL-THE INSURGENCY IS NO-MORE.SENDING TROOPS IN THERE IS JUST DUMB.SEND THE TROOPS AFTER THE B-52'S ARE DONE WITH THIER JOB.WHO'S RUNNING THIS WAR-IT LOOKS LIKE POLITICS,NOT THE HARD ASS MILITARY.

Posted by: ROLAND VILLALON at October 19, 2006 4:08 PM

I found a gray structure on my lawn that looked just like a bomb. Like the ones that we see in the movies. It was gray and rectangular and was very scary looking. Since I was wearing gloves and cleaning up here in New York and since I wasn't thinking about Iraq, I picked it up and throwed it into the garbage. However, if it was radioactive then that might have affected my life span a lot and my ability to move around, etc. I should have called someone. They do not make it easy to call them though.

Posted by: Henri at June 24, 2006 8:38 AM

On behalf of the family I want to thank each of you for condolences. Johnnie was an only child so his father Rodger has taken this very hard but he is holding up well. Rodger and I are both Veit Nam combat vets but this will sure test your mettle. I've known Johnnie since he was 14. He and my son were inseperable as teenagers. My son Jesse married Johnnie's sister Norma. We are all very proud that Johnnie lived and died doing what he loved and helped alot of people. We recieved word of Johnnie's death on Dec. 20. The family took the news pretty hard. Rodger asked me to put together a memorial service for friday Dec. 23. If you want to check the web sites, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Cleburne Times-Review, and Channel 8 WFAA in Dallas all did articles about Johnnie. The memorial service was held at the American Legion hall in Rio Vista Tx. Rio Vista is a small community, 700 souls, and Johnnie is the first one we've lost in this war. All the names of our people in the service are on a sign in the middle of town. Norma marked Johnnie's with black tape. The hall was packed. It was a good service and the whole community is mourning. If anyone is interested I'll share the eulogies with you. Jesse and Norma went to the memorial service at Ft. Campbell. Rodger didn't think he could go to that and Washington for the interment. My Misses, my self, Jesse and Norma accompanied Rodger and Georgia to Washington for Johnnie's interment at Arlington Cemetery. It was a memorable service. The Army was very kind to take care of us. We really appreciate all the help from the Army and Johnnie's friends and co-workers. We appreciate all the soldiers from Johnnie's outfit for attending and offers of kind words. Thank you. We support all you soldiers in all your endeavers and your commitment to our great nation. Any time that you need us we're here for you. Thank you.

Posted by: Tom Hawk at January 21, 2006 5:21 PM

i spent nine months in afghanistan,while i was there i had the privilage of speaking to many of the locals;we are not fighting islam,we are fighting hate,fear,desperation and poverty.i have spoken to many about islam and have read portions of the koran and failed to see how these terrorist or anyone can find violence in a book filled with peace and beauty.we are fighting a cancer inside men who who have been corrupted who seek power by creating a scapegoat for people who feel marginalized by the world around them;if want to end terrorism,we must confront the cause and deal with its effect,but for now,kill'em all and let(insert diety of choice)sort'em out!

Posted by: ronnie at January 4, 2006 11:39 PM