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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Eagler on April 05, 2002, 08:13:14 AM
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Army News Service
An aircraft filled with 101st Airborne Division soldiers en route to
Afghanistan circled the World Trade Center disaster site in lower
Manhattan
last week to remind the troops of why they were deploying. It was the
first
time since Sept. 11 that the Federal Aviation Administration allowed a
commercial plane to fly over the site.
Capt. Richard Osborne, pilot of MD-11 World Airways, radioed 20 minutes
ahead to coordinate the maneuver and the air traffic controllers were
notably moved by the request. "They were happy to do it when we told them
the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was on board," said Osborne.
"These people are going over there and are literally risking their lives
in
response to the terror that occurred at that place; it was very
significant
that they get an opportunity to see it."
For the soldiers of Task Force 187 making the trip, it was a reminder of
what the mission is all about. "It was definitely a sobering moment, (a
reminder) of what we're doing here," said Spc. Raymond Balance, Company
D,
311th Military Intelligence, ground surveillance. "It brought it back to
the front of my mind, of why we're doing this, by seeing those two barren
sites."
Ballance is also prepared to make the sacrifice to help eliminate
terrorism.
"Hopefully I'll find some bad guys and detain them so we can bring them to
justice," said Ballance. Osborne, who was an Army aviator during Vietnam,
said he was proud to have the job of flying the "Screaming Eagles" to
their
destination. "I'm glad we're able to bring them on this leg and what
we're
really looking forward to is bringing each and every one of them back
home,"
said Osborne. "I was proud when I served in the military and I'm proud of
the quality of people who are on board today."
NOW TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THEY SAW...
(http://www.twc-tampa.com/mdisalle/grnd_zero.jpg)
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cool now when is it over again ??
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Originally posted by lord dolf vader
cool now when is it over again ??
This war doesn't have a happy ending like wars in the past, and if you think it does, think again. I'm sure most of us wish it did, but this is a different enemy that what we have faced in the past. Personally, I say take as much time as needed for the safety of the free world. Am I willing to pay for it via more taxes? You bet.
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
This war doesn't have a happy ending like wars in the past, and if you think it does, think again. I'm sure most of us wish it did, but this is a different enemy that what we have faced in the past. Personally, I say take as much time as needed for the safety of the free world. Am I willing to pay for it via more taxes? You bet.
Ready to send the sons you love off to the war when they come of age?
Money is one thing, your childs life is another.
I've never been a fan of nuclear war, but in this case I say turn the mideast into a big ash tray.
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Originally posted by weazel
Ready to send the sons you love off to the war when they come of age?
Money is one thing, your childs life is another.
I've never been a fan of nuclear war, but in this case I say turn the mideast into a big ash tray.
That will be their decision, not mine. They will have to decide if its worth their childrens future...in regards to the girl vs boy? I have only 1 dick in town to worry about, you have every dick in town to worry about ;)
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Originally posted by weazel
Ready to send the sons you love off to the war when they come of age?
Money is one thing, your childs life is another.
I've never been a fan of nuclear war, but in this case I say turn the mideast into a big ash tray.
My son is in the Air Force at SEER school and I'll quote what he told his mother, "Mom, if we do not do this now, what is going to happen to my kids, your grandchildren? I will be careful, but I will do whatever it takes to make sure my children grow up in a world free of this pond scum".
Nuff said. I am one damn proud daddy.
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Originally posted by Skuzzy
My son is in the Air Force at SEER school and I'll quote what he told his mother, "Mom, if we do not do this now, what is going to happen to my kids, your grandchildren? I will be careful, but I will do whatever it takes to make sure my children grow up in a world free of this pond scum".
Nuff said. I am one damn proud daddy.
Skuzzy,
WTG on your job as a parent!!!
My son has a couple years yet before he is elligable to serve. I am hoping this crap is done by then but he will have to help shape his world if he wants to live in it. I did my share and then some, it will be his turn soon.