October 15, 200422 yr http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll.../410150366/1002 A 17-member Army Reserve platoon with troops from Jackson and around the Southeast deployed to Iraq is under arrest for refusing a "suicide mission" to deliver fuel, the troops' relatives said Thursday. Aviation regiments have complained of being forced to fly dangerous missions over Iraq with outdated night-vision goggles and old missile-avoidance systems. Stories of troops' families purchasing body armor because the military didn't provide them with adequate equipment have been included in recent presidential debates. If the election comes down to Ohio, Florida, and a few other smaller Batt-ground states I believe the direction of Iraq in the days heading into the election will have the greatest impact on their vote. So far, October isnt looking that good. Harris said conditions for the platoon have been difficult of late. Her son e-mailed her earlier this week to ask what the penalty would be if he became physical with a commanding officer, she said.
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