A message from The SECDEF

Published on May 22, 2004 By greywar In Current Events

This is listed on AKO but since civilians do not have access to it.... here ya go.

SECDEF-ALMILACT 03-04--MESSAGE TO SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND MARINES

The reports of detainee abuse by American Soldiers in Iraq are deeply troubling. Those who have not upheld the high standards of our Armed Forces must be held accountable. With honor, the men and women of our Armed Forces must maintain our focus to secure a stable and free Iraq and to win the global war on terrorism.
We ask that each of you remember who we are and what we represent. We are Americans, and our actions must uphold the values of our country and the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Our military code of conduct requires it, our nation demands it, and the world expects it. Our culture of accountability and responsibility will accept nothing less.
As you serve around the world, stand tall. Be proud of what you are doing to make the world a better place. Your nation is grateful for your unwavering professionalism, selfless service, courage, and sacrifice.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I are enormously proud to serve with you.

Donald H. Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense

One thing I can guarantee, after the Abu Ghraib scandal U.S. military prisons will be *very* comfortable and totally abuse free for a long time to come. The Army is nothing if not reactionary.

Comments

dharmagrl

on May 22, 2004

The Army is nothing if not reactionary.

AF too.

I was talking to the NCOIC of the confinement facility here, and he was saying that not only did they get briefed about standards of prisoner treatment, but about the propensity for mischief amongst the assholes they have back there...idiots in military jails all over the world are going to see this as their way to raise some hell and scream "mistreatment" and "abuse".

It's BS. The actions of a few morons are going to come back upon the majority.

Estrogen Lass

on May 23, 2004

Did you really have to post this? Come on.

greywar

on May 23, 2004

Just thought the civvies here might have a mild interest in something that I guarantee won't be on CNN anytime soon. The media points to Rummy as the villain and maybe he is, but I will at least give the few words he has spoken directly to *us* on the matter a wider forum than just AKO.

Estrogen Lass

on May 23, 2004

Quit trying to make yourself look good. : )
You know I love you, baby and I am just trying to get the best of you.

Estrogen Lass

on May 23, 2004

Great job on the blog, baby. I will give you a good game when I see you next (this is in reference to your last post on the other article (Fall part 8)).

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