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"As you know, you go to war with the Army you have ... not the Army you might want or wish to have at a later time.'"
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld

Dad picks up $600 tab to get Marine battle ready

"John Tod of Mesa had been prepared to face Father's Day worrying about his son's pending date with the war in Iraq. Then Uncle Sam stepped in with more disappointing developments.

Marine Pfc. Jeremy Tod called home with news that his superiors were urging him and fellow Marines to buy special military equipment, including flak jackets with armor plating, to enhance the prospects of their survival.

The message was that such purchases were to be made by Marines with their own money.
"He said they strongly suggested he get this equipment because when they get to Iraq they will wish they had," Tod said.

Total estimated cost: $600.

Does anyone know what we're spending $7 billion a month on in Iraq?  It certainly isn't on protecting our troops!