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NEW KURDISTAN PESHMERGA ARMY - KURDISH HEAVY
Roughly translated:Hadi Mahmud will defend his country from attacks by outsiders with the "Stalin-Orgel" or any other weapon. (The StalinOrgel is a Russian rocket system -- multiple short range rockets in a single battery). The call themselves "Peschmergas" which means that they have looked death in the eyes. Earlier they fought in the mountains for an independent state, they have formed a 100,000 man and woman strong national army. They are subordinate to an independent Kurdish ministry, and the Iraqi army no longer is permitted to set foot on the autonomous territority. In contrast, the Peschmergas are permitted to operate outside of Kurdish territory. In training camp, the security of the Kurdish borders has absolute priority. All military branches may be employed for this mission. It was several years of hard work to convert the fighters from the mountains into a disciplined military force. Tribal fighters were transformed into officers and soldiers, and the recruitment of additional volunteers continues today. They have not volunteered only for personal desires, but also out of love for and belief in their nation. Jalal Adel -- Training Officer...This army was formed from guerilla fighters and rebels. They will guarantee our security and also allow that we live in peace and prosperity. They assure our independence within Iraq . The Peschmerga Hadi Mahmud with friends, enroute to his village. He has been in the Regular Army for more than three years, and will remain for the foreseeable future. After two weeks of duty, he normally has a week of free time. The 23 year old recently married, and is looking forward to seeing his wife again. He is paid approximately 200 US Dollars per month for his service. He grew up in a village called ????, translated as pretty brook. Along with small surrounding villages, there are approximately 15,000 residents. The children look at the Peschmerga with wonder. Mahmut's father, a Sheikh, wearing traditional clothing, is the undisputed leader of the tribe. We live on the lands of our fathers and grandfathers. As Peschmerga, we attack no-one. We only defend our lands and our nations. That is our mission. Posted by: Besoeker 2008-12-24 |
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