Marines To Wage War In Indianapolis

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080528/LOCAL18/805280444

Marines bringing combat training to Indy
By Vic Ryckaert
Posted: May 28, 2008

Most of the troops will be deployed at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the Raytheon facility on Holt Road, said Debbi Fletcher of the Indianapolis/Marion County Emergency Management Agency.

“We don’t want anyone thinking that there’s an invasion happening or that we declared martial law or something like that,” Fletcher said. The Marines have been cleared by state, federal and local authorities, Fletcher said. The unit’s commander promised to try to keep noise to a minimum and give neighbors plenty of warning.

“Our aim in Indianapolis is to expose our Marines to realistic scenarios and stresses posed by operating in an actual urban community, thereby increasing their proficiency in built-up areas,” Col. Mark J. Desens, commander of the 26th MEU, said in a statement. “While some of the activity will take place around Camp Atterbury, residents in many areas can expect to see helicopters flying overhead, military vehicles on the roads and Marines patrolling on foot,” Desens said.

The Marines will practice firing weapons, conducting patrols, running vehicle checkpoints, reacting to ambushes and employing nonlethal weapons, according to a statement.

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[Odious justice]

1. Sweet. Now Indy has two claims to fame.

Jared from Subway and now this. Way to go.

[Contrary1]

2. Well, if they show up in my neighborhood...

I will walk out with my hands up yelling "Don't shoot me bro".

[tuckessee]

3. Don't worry. It's just a dry run for killing some of you and converting the rest to Christianity.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3356349

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

4. Thank you. I read it and am sickened. Who the hell are we as a country now?

[Indenturedebtor]

5. We have the government we as a people deserve n/t