In Iraqi city, it's don't walk -- run

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.suntimes.com/output/iraq/cst-nws-iraqrun24.html

RAMADI, Iraq -- Weapons locked and loaded, a U.S. Marine platoon runs through this troubled Iraqi city's war-wrecked streets, hurling smoke grenades to hide their path.

Pausing only to train gunbarrels around corners or scan rooftops for insurgents, they bound across roads lined with broken glass -- and start running again.

Standing still is rarely an option in this insurgent-plagued metropolis beset by, Marines say, the worst sniper threat on the planet.

"Every time we go out, we run," said 2nd Lt. Brian Wilson, a 24-year-old platoon commander from Columbia, S.C. "If you stand still, you WILL get shot at."

[AndyA]

1. Glad to hear a report from troops on the ground about the progress

we're making over there... :eyes:

[NNN0LHI]

2. Oh yea, sounds like everything is really shaping up over there alright n/t

[Arkansas Granny]

3. Is this some of that good news that they're trying to get out?