War hero speaks out

Retiring War Hero Speaks Out About the War in Iraq

"We must stay the course, but also make some big changes!"

"Many leading generals & senior staff are out of touch!"

"Media & politics play too big a role with military leaders!"

"Prime Minister Maleki is not in charge of his country"

"Corruption is rampant within Iraqi government!"

"Iraqi military and police are a long way from ready!"

"Despite all this, morale remains high"!

Major Philip McIntire is a highly decorated US Army officer, and warmly regarded as a can-do leader by fellow officers and soldiers on the ground in Iraq. He has served our country since 1981, and has always been a 'Soldier's, Soldier,' who is very much in-tune with the heartbeat of

fighting men and women, and action in the field.

After 26 years, McIntire has decided to retire. Even though he agrees that we must stay the course in Iraq, he is alarmed that many of the real problems America faces are not reported in the news. He is coming forward as the voice of our soldiers on the ground.

McIntire was a frontline soldier and administrator with the local governments in some of the most volatile areas of Iraq, which positions him to offer a unique perspective to the American people.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of P.M. Maleki?
When will the Iraqi police and military be able to take over the country?
What is the current war plan?
How well informed are our senior military leaders about the war on the ground?
What will happen if a pull-out date is announced?
How is Iraqi corruption affecting our military activities?
How does the soldier's morale stay high during these times?

Major McIntire says, "many of our leading Generals and senior staff need to be more in touch with the realities on the ground, and be less influenced by the media and politics at home. Too often Senior leadership plays to politics rather than listen to their field officers and soldiers in the field."

McIntire goes on to say, "the game plan is a little vague. Too often it's simply...'GO OUT THERE AND GET THE BAD GUYS.' The present battle plan does not play directly and effectively in helping the Iraqi military and police take over the country, and the speed of their readiness is influenced greatly by their questionable loyalties to the old regime and tribal leaders. Corruption is rampant within the Iraqi government, and despite our generosity, there is always a 'hand out for a hand up'...how much more can you give us and when?"

"We must take a hard look at what is in our best interests, and the Iraqi people must start to stand up for their own freedoms. The Iraqi government must take a more active role in getting their own resources up to speed in the development of their economy. These people must begin to stand on their own two feet"

Major McIntire is a double bronze star winner with valor for saving two fellow soldiers in combat. He served as a Major assigned to the 101st Airborne with the same regiment as the Band of Brothers, that was featured in the award-winning HBO film.

McIntire has just returned home in Southfield, MI. after an 18-month absence. He is also working on a new book that will be released later this year, titled, 'Band of Brothers II - My Tour of Duty.'

For a more detailed biography on Major McIntire, Click Here.

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