About the 507th MT CMPY

[EricaZ98]

507th MT Company is one company/unit out of 6 that makes up the 5-52 ADA Battalion out of Ft. Bliss TX. They provide higher maintenance on all of 5-52 ADA's weapons, vehicles and other equipment. They have weapons, but only small ones such as M16A2's, pistols and a handful if that of Semi-assult weapons. They arent a fighting unit, they fix things.

I was part of 5-52 ADA for 3 1/2 years, as my husband was. Went to Saudi Arabia with the unit back in late 97 to early 98. My friends are still in 5-52 ADA, and some are in the 507tht
I just learned of what happened to the 507th about an hour ago. I knew that soldiers had been caputured, some killed, and plastered on tv, but I wasnt sure of any information on them. Now I know that these are those of the 507th. This sucks big time. It sucks that they are anyone, but this has hit me a lot harder since these are people I have served with. I am so praying that my friends are ok. I am praying for those captured- I hope they will make it out ok, I am not sure if any of them are my friends- I havent seen the video or pictures yet and I really don't want to

It just pisses me off that they were ambushed when they made a wrong turn- they mostly likely werent carryng many weapons and a lot of ammo. I pray for the families of the victims.

"On Track" 5-52!

[ethics]

Thanks for the background information. According to some sources that's the bodies of the soldiers there you saw. I am surprised they didn't kill all of them, but probably needed some propaganda fodder.

[bruzzes]

That information really hits home when there is a personal connection whether it be a unit or individual.
I too have friends fighting over there.
My prayers are with you.

[Stiofán]

Sydney, one positive note - since they have now been paraded to the media, it would be harder to explain for the Iraqi's if anything further negative were to happen to those left. Hopefully that's a big enough incentive to kept them safe for now.

[mikepd]

Sydney, we can only hope that the Iraqis realize that they have more to gain by keeping the POWs safe. Anything negative will bring the utmost dire consequences on those responsible. I will not say I know how you feel for I cannot. Just know that I support with all my heart those who serve/have served and may this be completed soon.

[saber11]

I hope they stay safe as well, resist, not give in to the Iraqi's and look for chances to escape.

I also hope we attempt a rescue, instead of let the Iraqi's hold onto them for public display and ridicule.

Never leave a man behind!!!!