June 29th, 2011
01:51 PM ET
Photos: Firefight in Kunar
CNN's Tommy Evans grabbed these photos as a mortars and RPGs pound a the U.S. Combat Outpost Pirtle King in Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
CNN's Tommy Evans grabbed these photos as a mortars and RPGs pound a the U.S. Combat Outpost Pirtle King in Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
Punitive Articles of the UCMJ Article 85—Desertion
“(a) Any member of the armed forces who—
(1) without authority goes or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to remain away therefrom permanently;
(2) quits his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk important service; or
(c) Any person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert shall be punished, if the offense is committed in time of war, by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct, but if the desertion or attempt to desert occurs at any other time, by such punishment, other than death, as a court-martial may direct.”
my post was not merely an "allegation."
The Con sti tu tion of the United States of America, Article III, Section 3:
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture except during the life of the person attainted.
Aid and Comfort, Legal definition:
To render assistance or counsel. Any act that deliberately strengthens or tends to strengthen enemies of the United States, or that weakens or tends to weaken the power of the United States to resist and attack such enemies is characterized as aid and comfort.
+ – Idiot, warmongers are traitors weakening the USA. On the contrary I post the truth to strenghten the USA and to enlighten the true direction. USA had no enemies in Afghanistan, but the true traitors artificially created those enemies in order to defend a foreign country, not the US. I hope the responsibles for traison will be prosecuited to the full extent of the law.
interesting......I am an idiot for quoting the con sti tu tion and providing the legal definition of aid and comfort.
but i realize trolls post this way if only to have the last word, a cheap, hollow "victory." Watch, there will be another post after this in an adolescent need for that "last word."
I reply when needed. For istance, I do not called you idiot because you quoted the con sti tu tion, or provided definition, but for your failure to understand that I am fully supporting the true interests of USA. Sometimes it is difficoult to do so without offending someone. Wars in Iraq-Afghanistan are deleterious for USA, like the Vietnam or Kosovo.
On the other side Ronald Reagan policy was succesful as he did not waste money to move useless wars, but to strenghten research and technology, and the satellite technology was a great success. He increased US debt, but only temporarily, paving the way for the greatest economical espansion in the 1982-2000.
TO ALL OUR BELOVED SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF OUR USA MILITARY-GOD SPEED AND i BOW TO YOU. YOU ARE HEROES BUT TO THE CAMEL MOLESTERS SUCH AS SALERNO, AND A FEW OTHER PIGS AND MAGGOTS WHOSE BRAINS DIDN'T DEVELOP BEYOND THAT OF A FLEA'S ASS-THEY ARE TRAITORS, AND DESERVE TO BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE LINE OF FIRE OF OUR FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN. TO THE ONES WHO ARE CONDEMNING ISRAEL- I WOULD SUGGEST THEY DO A REFERENCE CHECK JUST TO FIND OUT WHO GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE ARE. JUST A QUESTION-–WHO DID MOSES LEAD OUT OF EGYPT FROM BONDAGE? WHO HAS EVER STOOD WHEN THEY ATTEMPT TO DESTROY GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE? I SAW SEVERAL COMMEMTS REGARDING ISRAEL BEING THE TRAITORS--WELL SIR OR LADY-READ YOUR BIBLE AND I THINK YOU WILL GET A TRUE PICTURE OF WHAT THEY MEAN TO GOD. AS FOR SALERNO I AM A TRUE SOUTHERNER AND HAVE A VERY STRONG GEORGIA SOUTHERN DIALECT, i CAN JUST SEE IT ALL NOW WHEN YOU DIE AND GO TO HELL BECAUSE IF SATAN IS SOUTHERN, HE'S GONNA SAY, "WELCOME TO HELL YA'LL! JUST MAKE YA'LLS LITTLE OLE SELVES RIGHT AT HOME NOW-CAUSE IN JEST A MINUTE I'M GONNA SET YOUR LITTLE OLE ASSES ON FIRE!!!
Hermanson – You are too much southern for me, even in your grammar. With that grammar I doubt you can be qualified to enter even in the hell. You are below human level.
And further more, Dan someone of your "intelligence" should have recognized that I said nothing at all about "glorifying this obnoxious war" IT IS MORE THAN OBNOXIOUS you have no idea my political views, I post something about loving my grandson and you automatically take it that I am some advocate of keeping Americans in harm's way. We need help from our military here.
MAY WE RAISE THE NAME OF GOD MOST HIGH TO CHASE THE DARKNESS AWAY!!!!!
Marcia & Sharon....praising God for them everyday who serve far away from their home !!
Two more broads trying to glorify this obnoxious war. How old this gets!!! They ought to know that we have no right to be there if they were of first rate intelligence!
How dare you belittle the family members for expressing their support and love of their soldiers? I don't really give two craps whether you believe in this war or not. I notice that you DO live under the blanket of protection and freedom that our soldiers provide but are hypocritical enough to criticize them for doing their job. I'd suggest that since you obviously don't stand behind them, that you stand in front of them instead It's quite apparent that there isn't really any question about Marcia or Sharon's intelligence, however there is serious doubt about yours.
Mama – soldiers are not protecting our freedom in Afghanistan. Freedom is not threatened by anyone if not by the military itself. We did not ask any protection and your claim is totally abusive.
My son is the infantryman/medic smoking the cigarette after saving another infantryman. We are all so proud of him. Way to go Derek!
To those who don't like our men & women in harms way:
US soldier/marine/airman = a Peace Corps volunteer + combat training + permission to use that training to eliminate evil.
Bothe have a desire to change the lives of those who are in need but our military does it while putting themselves in harms way.
Sharon – Tell these stupidities to somone else. Look to Iraq and tell me what you have done for the people in need.
Salerno,
My arguments for or against our military involvement are saved for intelligent debate, which I see from previous posts will not be happening with you. As the saying goes: "When you fight with a pig you both get dirty – but the pig likes it"
I hope you never need my son's protection. God Bless!
Come on Sharon, anybody can "fight bravely" when they have all the odds in their favor. The NATO forces get to hide behind their military hardware whereas the Taliban cannot. It doesn't appear to be very fair to me. Enough is enough.
But for your enemies you are the pigs.
Guess this verifies my 1st comment about the lack of intelligent debate. The pig in my comment was you Salerno, not the Taliban. Just laughing here at the comments. You boys look like you have nothing better to do than rank on old ladies and patriotic Americans. I'm picturing acne covered geeks in mommies basement :o) Get a life!
Ms. Grassi,
I have had the honor of conversing with your son recently while he has been deployed. I want you to know you raised an amazing man, and I thank you for giving him to our country. As the sister of one fallen soldier and another who just returned from the Kunar Province, I understand the sacrifices families make during deployment, and it's my understanding that this is "Tope's" third deployment. You have my utmost respect for being able to go through all three. God bless you, your family, and our troops.
-Kristina
My grandson, my only grandchild, my shining star is in the video at Pirtle King. My heart and prayers are with the soldiers and their families and loved ones. RB, thank you for the background on the naming of Pirtle King. No, they will not be forgotten. Jack, your brother, Bonnie, your son-in-law.....I keep them in my heart.
Did it ever occur to you Marcia, that the Afghan people do not want foreign rule and never did? We need to get out of there as soon as possible just like the Russians did back in 1989 if need be!!!
Dan, It"occurs" to me every minute if every day. Politically, I do NOT thnk we should be there and never have! I am and yes, I am quite certain that the Afghans do not want us there...Nonetheless, he IS MY GRANDSON and I love HIM, it was his choice..you have NO idea how hard we tried to convice him that this was not a a choice to make.
Families still cherish thier loved ones there, even if we do not agree with why they are there
My grandson, my only granchild, my shining star is in the video at Pirtle King. My heart and prayers are with all soldiers,families and loved ones of the soldiers. RB thank you for the background on the naming of Pirtle King. No, they will not be forgotten. Jack, your brother and Bonnie your son-in-law...I will keep them in my hearrt
I was apart of Big Red 1. We named Pertil King after Sgt Pirtle and Spc King. These men were killed when Barli Alie was over-ran on May 1st 2008. They will never be forgotten.
-6/4 CAV
PREPARED AND LOYAL
the man in the back is my brother... please pray for them and keep in mind that the U.S. troops are fighting for THIER and OUR freedom. please keep that in mind this 4th of July and support them.. thank you
Jack....praising God for them . May God be with them always!!
I see my son in law, Grizzle, in your videos at Pirtle King!!! Even more frightening to witness what he and his soldiers are enduring for our freedom!! God Bless Them All!!
terrorist is terrorist everywhere no different they are, all of them are the killer of people, no matter if they are ismlam or belong to other relegions , terrorist is terrorist,
from kabul
Good post pamiri
Why is carnage, and slaugher of innocents, condoned.
When a suicide bomber takes his or her's life!
Have they become synthesised, to believe, idioly, supersede humanity, I thought humanity should supercede idiology we will not survive until we realise what is important. But than, ...
"One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" – Gerald Seymour (not Ronald Reagan)
So, while I dont agree with nor support what Salerno said, the word "terrorist" means something different to everyone. To you, it may be the men and women taking up arms in the middle east trying to kill members of the armed forces. To me, it is someone who wishes to do harm to my country because their ideology is against the freedoms we in uniform fight to protect. However, if you look at it from viewpoint on a radicalized muslim, wouldnt a terrorist be the men and women who represent everything you are against that, in your eyes, invaded your country and are attempting to make it more like their own?
I respect your coment and I pray that you will overcome the treachery, that become your country!
I pray that peace and justice will be achieved in my lifetime
Karsi's corupped leadership/ka Iran's puppet @ the expense of the USA! Has anyone proven why he got those millions of dollars from Iran who is he really serving?
Maybe he's the ultimate con-man, playing both sides for his own benefit! If he is sure he can negotiate with the Taliben, wake up you Idiot! You got your response on the attack on the hotel.
You can go to Disneyland, and keep dreaming till you are all dead!
Sorry I can't think of anything good coming from so much hate!
Karzai is a Taliban and he gets supports from Paksitan and Iran, etc directly and indirectly and always he is trying to show that northern alliance get support of Iran , but infact they do not get any support of Iran and other countries, they are the brave sons of this country, can defeat Taliban Pakistan and Iran, the time is coming that Karzai has to be send udner the investigation by the parliment ( house of the people ) for what he is doing now or in the past, he is the real criminal against the people and country of AFghanistan and international forces too,
from kabul
Base on what actions happen in Kabul and in around the country, it shows the insurgents (Taliban) has strong hold in Afghan government by their supports and lobbies at high positions. And on the other hand the weak leadership by ( Karzai) and his interested angels to Taliban and Pakistan have made the situation like now, and it requires reform in Afghan government to expel those, who has link with Taliban in one or the other way.
Best regards,
from Kabul
R u Paki..t? Saleeno
No, I am not Paki, but it is not the point.
If anyone is interested in more of this sort of thing, watch Generation Kill. It was made based on reports done by a journalist embedded in a marine unit for a combat deployment in iraq. It's the most realistic depiction of a combat unit we've ever seen.
I pray for all the Soldiers on the Fronts and i hope,they will come home all sound and healthy! I do my Salut to all them! God protect them!