Faye Turney

No doubt it is good news that the 15 prisoners (14 men and 1 woman, British sailors and marines), are safely back in London as of yesterday morning. The group was captured nearly two weeks ago, and their release was announced Wednesday. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had become increasingly agitated when Iran aired footage of the captive, appearing well taken care of and fed, and apologizing for trespassing. The standoff escalated, yet culminated in a happy ending. Here’s the high five: 5...Read Full Story

Text of the letter purportedly written by Faye Turney while in iranian captivity. " To British People I am writing to you as a British service person who has been sent to Iraq, sacrificed due to the intervening policies of the Bush and Blair governments. We were arrested after entering Iranian waters by the Iranian forces. For this, I am deeply sorry. I understand that this has caused even more distrust for the people of Iran and the whole area in the British (sic...Read Full Story

Text of the letter purportedly written by Faye Turney while in Iranian captivity. " Representatives of the House of Commons, I am writing to inform you of my situation. I am a British Serviceperson currently being held in Iran. I would like you all to know of the treatment I have received whilst here.   The Iranian people are kind, considerate, warm, compassionate and very hospitable. They have brought me no harm, but have looked after me well. I have been fed, clothed...Read Full Story

If she, or any woman soldier is frightened of being raped, then don't become a front-line soldier. The truth is, the captured sailors were in a blue funk about everything connected with being an active service soldier: Being shot, being captured, dying, being tortured, being mistreated by the enemy, being imprisoned, being hurt, being separated from each other, being raped (male or female rape), upsetting their parents.....Read Full Story

The text of a purported letter from Iran's captured British female seaman, Faye Turney, to her family. Her husband's name is Adam and daughter's name is Molly : " Dear Mum & Dad, I am writing to you from Iran where I am being held. I will try to explain to you the best what has happened. We were out in the boats when we were arrested by Iranian forces as we had apparently gone into Iranian waters. I wish we hadn’t because then I’d be home with you all right now. I am so sorry we did, because...Read Full Story

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized London for sending a mother on a dangerous mission in the Persian Gulf.  He used the fact that one of the 15 british marines was a woman to fuel propaganda during the detainment. Iran also released three letters purportedly written by Faye Turney to the press.  One of the letters asked Britain to pull its troops from Iraq. Another letter criticized the United States for its treatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. The British government has not...Read Full Story

"It is cruel and callous to do this to somebody in this position and playing this kind of game - it is a disgrace," said Tony Blair's spokesman. The 15 British marines have since been returned safely to the UK.  However, political tension is still high between Iran and London.Read Full Story

If she, or any woman soldier is frightened of being raped, then don't become a front-line soldier. The truth is, the captured sailors were in a blue funk about everything connected with being an active service soldier: Being shot, being captured, dying, being tortured, being mistreated by the enemy, being imprisoned, being hurt, being separated from each other, being raped (male or female rape), upsetting their parents..... The Royal Navy is guilty of deploying gutless soldiers in an...Read Full Story

"She was under the impression for about four days that she was the only one there," Royal Marine Capt. Chris Air said at a news conference. "She coped admirably and has maintained a lot of dignity."Read Full Story

Europa Newswire Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Byron C. Linder Yokosuka, JP - The color detail consisting of Personnel Specialist Seaman Adam Dickey, personnel specialist (left), from Hot Springs, Ark., Seaman Steven Hill, personnel specialist, from Hot Springs, Ark., Seaman Andrew Salina, personnel specialist, from Heyburn, Idaho, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Kress, machinist's mate, from Loudon, Tenn., raise the flags for morning colors at Fleet Activities. Source: Navy Visual...Read Full Story