tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post2229103616302226717..comments2008-05-26T09:24:36.993-07:00LT Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047036012993941587noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-90118910670957581082008-05-26T09:24:00.000-07:002008-05-26T09:24:00.000-07:00Picked up ur blog in Bookman's column in the Atlanta Constitution. Good writing, son. <BR/>Watch ur 6.<BR/><BR/>BBnAustinBBnAustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02204265437053615785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-32876233330755478582008-05-08T22:02:00.000-07:002008-05-08T22:02:00.000-07:00I'm a VietNam vet (1969) who has been reading you're blog. I was with the 2nd Sqdn, 1st Cav. Regt. 4th Inf Div. (All tanks and PCs) That unit was recently re-flagged and sent to Iraq as a Stryker unit. <BR/>Reading your reports has brought back to me the insanity and the chaos of war. Dealing with the daily monotony, the upper echelon who have no idea about the realities you face, (all they know is "the Book"), and the complete and utter chaos and confusion of combat. The action is the same, only the names of the places change. <BR/>Remember to keep your head down and your powder dry. <BR/>As we said in Nam " If you aint Cav - you're Shit!"<BR/>Praying that you and your men all return safely.ecphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04903480619166281177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-74527726814852778462008-05-07T10:28:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:28:00.000-07:00Excellent writing. Keep up the good work and stay safe.jprnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-60862748485970451962008-05-03T11:14:00.000-07:002008-05-03T11:14:00.000-07:00I read <A HREF="http://law-chronicles.blogspot.com/2008/04/gearing-up.html" REL="nofollow">this post</A> at <I>The Johnny Law Chronicles</I> just after reading your post. He included this Patton quote that seems pretty fitting:<BR/><BR/>“A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.”ABWFhttp://abwfriend.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-26675341533202425072008-05-03T09:55:00.000-07:002008-05-03T09:55:00.000-07:00The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post - <A HREF="http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/2008/05/from-front-05032008.html" REL="nofollow">From the Front: 05/03/2008</A> - News and Personal dispatches from the front lines.David Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18153191536633461987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-28464502186173100222008-05-03T04:27:00.000-07:002008-05-03T04:27:00.000-07:00Gotta give some kudos to your captain for reading this despatch and allowing it to be posted. I suspect this SNAFU originated higher up than him too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-24090072049426719362008-05-02T11:21:00.000-07:002008-05-02T11:21:00.000-07:00Cluster? You used the word cluster, did you not? Was there any mention of the medals higher-ups would have gotten for overwatching this bag op?<BR/><BR/>I mean, I could apologize on behalf of my species, but that's above my pay grade, too. Oh, well, nice to know ther's some things you can always depend on. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-35324472152564540822008-05-02T10:53:00.000-07:002008-05-02T10:53:00.000-07:00The more things change the more they stay the same... sounds like the same old shit of when I was in the Army thirty five years ago... <BR/><BR/>God bless you and STAY SAFE!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-47815793410760105482008-05-02T06:44:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:44:00.000-07:00CYA seems to be the order of business. Can't say I blame them.Jarodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08448035672680969640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-19305773734584912852008-05-02T06:23:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:23:00.000-07:00"As it was, I was considering referring myself to mental health on the grounds of too much sanity."<BR/><BR/>Got a good laugh outta that. Not at the Gravediggers expense mind.<BR/><BR/>But, well, it is the Army.membrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527550651850993396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-88521907947583668502008-05-02T06:21:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:21:00.000-07:00Flashing back over the decades to the planning for Operation Pegasus/Delaware/Lam Son.<BR/><BR/>At one point this involved a discussion among field grades from three services about how to move the Marines out, such that no possible TV camera angle could record anything that looked like retreat.<BR/><BR/>When the Cav finally reached Khe Sanh, four enemy divisions had absconded.<BR/><BR/>It's good to know the Army still keeps its traditions.Texpatriatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605202143639314410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-40464607635952353062008-05-02T06:14:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:14:00.000-07:00This sounds like life in the business world too. . .<BR/><BR/>Brilliant idea. Go ahead execute on it. Yes, start now. Wait. Wait. We forgot to check wth HR, and upper management and . . . oh, well, our competitor just beat us to it.<BR/><BR/>The difference? No one really tries to kill me. I just live abstract bullets.Lagginhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151264293573254738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-59962202754547875812008-05-02T01:17:00.000-07:002008-05-02T01:17:00.000-07:00I guess this is like when the XO had the CON going back to port and over thought his OPRED and forgot what he was doing in real time. Poor bastard lost his career when he slammed the ship into the pier bow first, making big ass hole 5 frames deep in said bow.<BR/><BR/>Your NCO's have their shit tight and sound. Good for you that you let 'em speak their mind boss.<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>TWMthe walking manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-13898591921049132452008-05-01T23:24:00.000-07:002008-05-01T23:24:00.000-07:00Ah well, head for the chow hall after that. Get you some extra FUBAR to eat along with the regular SNAFU.be603http://www.blogger.com/profile/16725527391429125225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-28464422590924340302008-05-01T19:13:00.000-07:002008-05-01T19:13:00.000-07:00That sounds about right for a miitary op. Hurry up and wait. "Well, what are we waiting for?" Some jackass with more brass than brains wants to take a dump and make sure he looks good on camera. Wouldn't do to be gassy in front of the photogs. Upper brass might see it and decide he's not fit for greater responsibility.<BR/><BR/>Nice post LT.Andyhttp://www.topicaltopics.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-73893468228583481292008-05-01T18:45:00.000-07:002008-05-01T18:45:00.000-07:00In 'Nam we called 'em Mongolian Cluster Fucks. MCFs for short. I've got a story I could tell, but it's too long and too long ago. And you write so much better than I.<BR/><BR/>Got a deep belly laugh outta this one though. <BR/><BR/>Keep your head down and keep on keepin' onJimmy J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-75410935952107578192008-05-01T18:36:00.000-07:002008-05-01T18:36:00.000-07:00You did everything right, and you were ready to rock and roll - or in the platoon's sequence to roll out and rock on. Sometimes you don't get the rabbit, but I think you will. Just remember that one day you might be a Major or LTC or such that is going to muck up a young officer's mission - take a deep breath and get a cuppa coffee instead.Earlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794620086508373660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-1581982999150180622008-05-01T16:50:00.000-07:002008-05-01T16:50:00.000-07:00Once again, politics rears it's ugly head. You guys are doing great anyway & stay safe. <BR/>Spc. Flashback sends his regards. ;)<BR/><BR/>-Mrs. FlashbackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-39149080640978086762008-05-01T15:39:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:39:00.000-07:00is that how the mongols worked? Cant help but note those raiders ruled vast swaths of the known world, musta had some loooooooong meetings....<BR/>Jeez. I feel your pain......mutthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282525452528991301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-74815622031643630692008-05-01T15:31:00.000-07:002008-05-01T15:31:00.000-07:00Another brilliant Comedic/informational/frustrating piece there Lt. G. I wonder how much of that 60 minute delay had to do with wanting to share glory and bragging rights for a top take down? Nah, I am just being too cynical, right?Grandpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995527780943209866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-58319332037733024362008-05-01T14:44:00.000-07:002008-05-01T14:44:00.000-07:00Dude, there's nothing we can't OVERTHINK and OUTPLAN!!<BR/><BR/>Keep 'em safe and shoot straight. the Gravediggers are doing GREAT!<BR/>DSDesert Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092261609597853113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478838097254770383.post-63739676633461637912008-05-01T14:19:00.000-07:002008-05-01T14:19:00.000-07:00sorry to hear about that.<BR/>sometimes radios and C3 works too well.<BR/><BR/>here's hoping that you get the scum next time.<BR/><BR/>STAY SAFE!<BR/><BR/>steve_ronin@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com