| In August of 1990, soldiers from the Iraqi Republican Guards invaded the small Persian Gulf country of Kuwait with the intention of stealing an entire country. As Desert Shield turned into Desert Storm, a small group of soldiers were deployed from Augsburg, Germany to the KTO to assist with the defeat of the invading army. This group of soldiers called themselves the Desert Storm Ruffians. When the Ruffians first landed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, they were excited about the prosects of becoming a part of history but soon learned there would be a price for that honor. The Ruffians worked as Intelligence Targeting Analysts in the theatre level intelligence center known as the ARCENT TCAE. They endured Scud attacks, suffocating smoke from the oil well fires ignited by fleeing Iraqi soldiers, sudden sand storms, tainted food and water, snipers, and of course bordom. But the one thing they hadn't counted on was the lasting effect from the horrors and the sheer brutality of war they witnessed. The Ruffians were tasked with a difficult mission under difficult circumstances and this book is based on their story. |
| I have not forgotten the brave men and women that took the fight to the enemy in Afganistan after 9-11-2001! |
| Silently We Defend, By Robert Benfer |
| Silently We Defend The Story of the Desert Storm Ruffians' 1991 Middle East Tour |
| Patriot surface-to-air missiles intercepting a Scud (SS-1B) missile over Riyadh during Desert Storm in February of 1991.. |
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| The Desert Storm Ruffians Photo taken on Eskan Village near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Silently We Defend is dedicated to United States soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and coast guard personnel serving proudly throughout the world, specifically those who served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Silently We Defend is also dedicated to the victims of the devastating attack on 11 September, 2001. |
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| Click on the cover photo for information on how to purchase Silently We Defend |
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| An accumulative journal kept by the Ruffians during their deployment to Desert Storm. |
| ***Warning - Extremely Graphic*** From the Rusty Humphries Show The true face of the enemy in our war on terror!!! Due to heavy traffic, the link may be down. Check back later Click on the link right to view the murders of Nick Berg, Daniel Pearl, Paul Johnson and now Eugene Armstrong and fellow American Jack Hensley. Every American should view the murders for a reminder of exactly what we're up against. Click on the link right for photos of the World Trade Center attack, American contractors' bodies being displayed by the enemy, and another link to the Nick Berg murder. Photos the enemy and the liberal media do not want you to see. From the Savage Nation Radio Show (Right). |
| Please remember what events led us to wage the war against terrorism. |
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| Marty Penny and Robert Benfer on a captured Iraqi S-60 Anti-Aircraft gun |
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| Twelve years ago CW2 Tom Haigler was attached to the unit that would spearhead the 7th Corps into Iraq and annihilate the Tawakalna Division of Saddam's elite Republican Guard. As a Physician Assistant his mission was to ready not only his medics, but himself, to care for the more than 200 casualties the ground war promised. 131 Days was created from his daily journal and gives a first hand account of what the medics in a frontline aid station face. There were many aspects to the war fought in Iraq. One was witnessed daily on CNN; precision guided missiles, spectacular explosions, the burning skies of Baghdad. Another; the 100 hour ground war, where not only are we impressed with what modern weaponry can inflict on the human body, but how much damage the human body can withstand. The last is the battle of the mind; the emotions, the fear, the anger, relief, the guilt. This is the aspect of the war he describes. 131 Days is an important reminder of what soldiers face on a personal level when combat is inevitable. Order and read reviews for 131 Days at Amazon.com . For more information about 131 Days, click on the cover to visit Tom Haigler's website |
| Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, there are men and women out on the streets who have chosen to take on the ne'er-do-wells of society. The incidents related in this book gives an insight into the trageties and triumphs, the horror and the satisfaction that comes with being a cop in America today. Come along as the author takes you on a ride through the streets of Chattanooga, Tennessee and reveals a world that is very rarely seen by the average person. From dangerous high-speed pursuits to officer-involved shootings and the untimely deaths of fellow officers, being a cop is not always what it is cracked up to be. |
| Created on August 22, 2003 Updated on July 9th, 2005. I would like to invite veterans and non-veterans alike to sign our Guest Book. If you have a story you would like to tell, please E-mail me and I will start a new page dedicated to veterans' stories. I welcome any requests for link exchange, however, I reserve the right to review the site prior to its being added. Although I prefer that the prospective site pertains to Desert Storm, other military topics, or law enforcement, all sites will be considered. I also welcome other military or law enforcement books and will place them in a prominent location on this site. |
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| Send any question or comments to: silentlywedefend@yahoo.com Copyright 2003. No part of this web site or book may be copied or reproduced without the expressed written consent from the author or the publisher. |
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| Jim's E-mail: jimheitmeyer@yahoo.com |
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| Please visit our veterans' pages Click below to learn how you can support our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan |
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| A Republic of Korea civilian, Kim Sun-il, was murdered Iraq. We at Silently We Defend would like to give our condolences to Kim's family as well as the wonderful people of the Republic of Korea. |
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| From the Michael Savage Radio Show |
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| Congratulations to Jim on his well deserved retirement. Thank you for service to you country and your community. |
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| Another Hostage Murdered |
| Click below to learn more about the Military Support Group |
| ***The face of the true enemy*** What "they" do not want you to see! |
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| Check out "Skypeck" for military and wartime art!!! |
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| Eugene Armstrong and Jack Hensley, Americans working to re-build Iraq, were murdered by the cowards in Iraq on September 21st, 2004. We at Silently We Defend would like to give our condolences to Mr. Armstrong's family. |
| Coming Soon! A Lamb of Sacrifice By Marty Penny |
| Marty Penny's second book, A Lamb of Sacrifice, tells the story of a rookie Chattanooga cop who is arrested for First Degree Murder after a deadly shoot-out with members of a violent street gang, the East 13th Street Mafia Crips. The book centers around the rookie, Michael Lambrowski, and details the beginning of his law enforcement career after making the decision to leave the United States Army to pursue a more stable life for his family. It also gives an insight into the world and mentality of a street gang, light years apart from those of law-abiding citizens. A Lamb of Sacrifice is currently in the editing stages with the publisher, Publish America, and will be available in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for the front cover photo, which will be added just as soon as it is available!!! |
| Click below to sign the petition supporting the U.S. Marine who killed the wounded terrorist in Iraq PETITION |
| Please visit Defend the Defenders and support 2nd Lt Pantano. 2nd Lt Pantano stands accused of murdering two terrorists in Falluja. Isn't that what our troops are there to do? Defendthedefenders.org has been experiencing technical difficulties due to an increased amount of traffic so please keep trying if you don't get through on the first attempt. |
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| Check out veteranloancenter.com for veteran loans |
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| Soldier Ride 2005 SoldierRide.com is a nonprofit organization devoted to raising public awareness and support the needs of severely injured servicemen and women. |
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| 7-7-2005 We at Silently We Defend would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost loved ones during the recent terrorist attacks in London. The spirit of the British people will prevail. |
| Check out Jims new book; "Lockdown Madness" |
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| Step inside the walls of one of the largest correctional facilities in the United States and the madness experienced by not only the inmates but also the men and women who are charged with guarding them. This book details the career of a former Marine and U.S. Army National Guardsman who devoted his entire career to protecting society from murderers and rapists, drunks and drug addicts. The stories told in this book are true, and the author makes no apologies for the language and the violence that occurred inside the living, breathing demon known as a jail. Come inside, if you dare! |
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