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| U.S. Civilian Killed in Blast Near Tikrit |
| 2003-08-06 |
| An American civilian was killed today when the mail truck he was driving was blown up by a homemade explosive north of the town of Tikrit. The employee, working for KBR, a subsidiary of Halliburton, was driving in an area still regarded as a war zone by military officials and near the hometown of Saddam Hussein. The civilian, who was not identified, was taken to a nearby military hospital, where he died. Military officials here said the truck had been struck by an "improvised explosive device," military parlance for the homemade bombs that have been used in attacks against American forces. Often, the bombs have been detonated by remote control. The employee appears to be the first civilian worker engaged in the rebuilding effort to be killed in Iraq since President Bush declared an end to combat operations on May 1. Other foreign civilians have died here, including foreign journalists and an employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #6 You better--I read an article on the Battle of the Bulge--the cooks and everyone had to get their guns--how will that work with all this Republican "privatization" of the military sub-functions? If I'm working in the kitchen for Halliburton and the Jihadis are coming--hmm--and I'm not trained for combat and making $7 an hour--what would I do? |
| Posted by: Not Mike Moore 2003-8-6 11:51:30 PM |
| #5 Wasn't there a post yesterday on the use of civilian contractors to do what used to be the military's job? KBR was prominently mentioned. There seemed to be a question as to whether this is the way to go since civilians can always go home if not happy with job. Well, maybe this incident will start a few to start thinking of getting out. This policy may save costs, but what about the mission? I hope Rummy and co. have thought this out. |
| Posted by: Michael 2003-8-6 1:04:56 PM |
| #4 stevey's trolling - don't feed his overweight ass |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-8-6 10:46:14 AM |
| #3 Sucker should have worked in a call center like a real man. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-8-6 8:08:39 AM |
| #2 Man I wish I could beat your ass. |
| Posted by: raptor 2003-8-6 8:00:57 AM |
| #1 serves him right shshshsh |
| Posted by: stevey robinson 2003-8-6 2:49:38 AM |