For Canadian, serving in Iraq is a source of pride
Posted outside Baghdad as part of exchange with U.S., soldier says he's optimistic about future of war-torn country
He doesn't mind the odd looks. He says he's both proud of his country and of being one of the few Canadians taking part in what the U.S. Army calls Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Canada refused to join in when the United States, Britain and a collection of allies invaded Iraq in 2003. That Col. Mills and four other Canadian officers are serving in Baghdad under an exchange between the U.S. and Canadian militaries is little known, and little publicized by either government.
Col. Mills also cautioned that there is much more to be done in Iraq, and that the recent gains could evaporate if the Iraqi government doesn't move quickly to restore basic services such as clean water and electricity that haven't functioned well since 2003.
"We need to take this opportunity to restore services and get the economy going. If we can't, it's an evil spiral: People will just continue to get mad because they haven't seen changes," he said. "I think you can say some things have been accomplished. Can we declare victory again? No. ... The plan is we stay here for as long as we have to."
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Ottawa did a good job sneaking that arrangement by us!!! What wonders me, why are we now allowed to read about it so joyfully?? Sure, I'm happy for Mr. Mills... he is obviously in no distress or conflict of mind to be there. But why the secrecy of our government??? Are there more secrets not yet revealed??
Posted outside Baghdad as part of exchange with U.S., soldier says he's optimistic about future of war-torn country
He doesn't mind the odd looks. He says he's both proud of his country and of being one of the few Canadians taking part in what the U.S. Army calls Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Canada refused to join in when the United States, Britain and a collection of allies invaded Iraq in 2003. That Col. Mills and four other Canadian officers are serving in Baghdad under an exchange between the U.S. and Canadian militaries is little known, and little publicized by either government.
Col. Mills also cautioned that there is much more to be done in Iraq, and that the recent gains could evaporate if the Iraqi government doesn't move quickly to restore basic services such as clean water and electricity that haven't functioned well since 2003.
"We need to take this opportunity to restore services and get the economy going. If we can't, it's an evil spiral: People will just continue to get mad because they haven't seen changes," he said. "I think you can say some things have been accomplished. Can we declare victory again? No. ... The plan is we stay here for as long as we have to."
I recommend to read the full article: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...rnational/home
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Ottawa did a good job sneaking that arrangement by us!!! What wonders me, why are we now allowed to read about it so joyfully?? Sure, I'm happy for Mr. Mills... he is obviously in no distress or conflict of mind to be there. But why the secrecy of our government??? Are there more secrets not yet revealed??