tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post6658819524133522997..comments2024-03-28T05:53:09.950-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: MalheurOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-58184728161329529712021-06-21T12:22:27.378-07:002021-06-21T12:22:27.378-07:00You're never too late Tom. Thanks, Sasha and I...You're never too late Tom. Thanks, Sasha and I have had a long run together, many good times, many good memories. She's been an awfully good kitty.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-63882109238191124632021-06-21T12:21:25.042-07:002021-06-21T12:21:25.042-07:00McNamara was a complete idiot. I love the idea of ...McNamara was a complete idiot. I love the idea of dedicated grown and air crew, they get to know each other. It's better for maintenance, better for aircraft reliability and the aircrew. But what would an Edsel salesman know about that?<br /><br />Yup, sore point there.<br /><br />As for your first point, this really is a digital band of brothers and sisters. I love you all. (In a manly, non-threatening kind of way. 😁)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-34284314446445893262021-06-21T09:52:12.723-07:002021-06-21T09:52:12.723-07:00I know I'm late in posting this, been busy few...I know I'm late in posting this, been busy few days for me as well - Have fun with the kiddos, I'm sure they'll lift your spirits. And reflect on all the good times you've had with Sasha - it will hurt, but in time that fades to be replaced by better memories that will bring a smile to your face.Tom in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576958446243001152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-87881161978662214672021-06-20T19:24:55.441-07:002021-06-20T19:24:55.441-07:00Remember that we are your “digital band of brother...Remember that we are your “digital band of brothers”here. What hurts you, hurts us to some degree and in this world today we need support like never before.<br />I will never forget the camaraderie between this brown bar and my crew on the deuce at Itazuke. A couple of “entry level” kids and a SSGT. I will always feel bad that we were never able to go for a ride in the airplane together. Pretty much the same in the Phantom, except for the most part MacNamara said we didn’t need the crew concept between the flying corps and the airplanes. The maintenance squadron provided the birds for flight and we were never sure who did the work. That didn’t work out well.LtFuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284607259168159651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-14755471119131641072021-06-20T18:46:33.588-07:002021-06-20T18:46:33.588-07:00Patrick - I appreciate it. The young'uns have ...Patrick - I appreciate it. The young'uns have already given me great joy. Our cat Sasha is a fighter, but she's old and there is a day which comes for us all, I understand that. It will hurt when it happens, but for seventeen years she has given us great joy. Her sister (same litter) is still healthy and active, so we are blessed in many ways.<br /><br />Thanks.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-38472327868586759272021-06-20T18:43:31.657-07:002021-06-20T18:43:31.657-07:00Patrick - You know the way of things.Patrick - You know the way of things.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67348160205835105822021-06-20T18:42:57.995-07:002021-06-20T18:42:57.995-07:00Beans - First lesson I taught my kids before they ...Beans - First lesson I taught my kids before they went off to NROTC, "Listen to your NCOs, they'll make you look good. Also, take care of your people, they'll keep you alive if it comes to that."OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-439550086887967892021-06-20T18:41:48.868-07:002021-06-20T18:41:48.868-07:00Thanks Barry!Thanks Barry!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26974210129070462222021-06-20T18:41:35.657-07:002021-06-20T18:41:35.657-07:00Thanks Rob, it will be as it was meant to be.Thanks Rob, it will be as it was meant to be.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-53994448468315415012021-06-20T18:41:12.857-07:002021-06-20T18:41:12.857-07:00Thanks TB. On both counts.Thanks TB. On both counts.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-70291025915522805132021-06-20T18:40:55.116-07:002021-06-20T18:40:55.116-07:00Thanks John!Thanks John!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-24454548149205283642021-06-20T18:40:44.891-07:002021-06-20T18:40:44.891-07:00Having a LOT of French blood in me, I thought it w...Having a LOT of French blood in me, I thought it was high time that the French got to be the heroes in the story.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-84145143163430319132021-06-20T18:39:43.591-07:002021-06-20T18:39:43.591-07:00Thanks Skip. Like I mentioned above, great first d...Thanks Skip. Like I mentioned above, great first day of the visit.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-23871551302084468332021-06-20T18:39:20.055-07:002021-06-20T18:39:20.055-07:00It will give my Muse time to work on her curve bal...It will give my Muse time to work on her curve ball...<br /><br />You know how she is.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-4441968097609800672021-06-20T18:38:44.883-07:002021-06-20T18:38:44.883-07:00Thanks Mark.
It's what I like about this blog...Thanks Mark.<br /><br />It's what I like about this blogging thing, all the readers are my extended family.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-7157998178113948112021-06-20T18:38:03.576-07:002021-06-20T18:38:03.576-07:00I heard the first salvos launched Father's Day...I heard the first salvos launched Father's Day in the evening.<br /><br />Sasha is 17, she's had a good life. We're spoiling her even more these days. But time marches on...OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-88216720383879316182021-06-20T18:36:49.924-07:002021-06-20T18:36:49.924-07:00Nylon12 - Great first day of the visit. The cat (S...Nylon12 - Great first day of the visit. The cat (Sasha) is holding her own so far. I have to remind myself that it's God's will, not mine.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-90557961594427042122021-06-20T18:35:38.272-07:002021-06-20T18:35:38.272-07:00👍👍OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2784881415035563502021-06-20T11:31:03.826-07:002021-06-20T11:31:03.826-07:00Prayers your way for you, your family, and your ki...Prayers your way for you, your family, and your kitty.<br />- BarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-57595204013608496722021-06-20T10:29:53.119-07:002021-06-20T10:29:53.119-07:00Officers in general are just there to try to enfor...Officers in general are just there to try to enforce the mandates of "command", but it is definitely through the NCOs that things actually get done. Sometimes as per the mandates, but more often somewhat more of a synthesis between command's ideal, and the demands of reality. Often a pretty fine line to walk, between reasonable consideration for the needs of the enlisted, and the wants of the officers, who all too often seem to think those under them are just expendable equipment.Tank Killerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955019760069183088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-44287109597168475532021-06-20T09:18:42.467-07:002021-06-20T09:18:42.467-07:00As to who actually commands the unit, a wise 2nd L...As to who actually commands the unit, a wise 2nd Lt knows that it is the senior NCO through the 2nd Lt that commands the unit.<br /><br />I'll watch the story board and if there's a blank spot I'll toss something on the fire...<br /><br />Take care of family, all of it. Just stay safe, okay?<br />Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293778848879361153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-29046579365811889702021-06-20T07:57:45.037-07:002021-06-20T07:57:45.037-07:00Hang in there!Hang in there!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450082315014407506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-27450055262456757942021-06-20T07:36:48.438-07:002021-06-20T07:36:48.438-07:00Prayers Up Sarge.
(Another good vignette; given t...Prayers Up Sarge.<br /><br />(Another good vignette; given the circumstances it seems a little out of place to comment more than that.)Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-40278248014672689602021-06-20T06:48:11.433-07:002021-06-20T06:48:11.433-07:00Your priorities are exactly correct.
Sending good...Your priorities are exactly correct. <br />Sending good thoughts your way. John in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196033252818387245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-63631333744997846102021-06-20T06:06:39.285-07:002021-06-20T06:06:39.285-07:00Between Little Wolf, the Guidrys and Malheur -pres...Between Little Wolf, the Guidrys and Malheur -presuming he's smart enough to learn (in addition to teach when appropriate) - which seems likely and being rearmed , those French survivors could turn into something. If nothing else, they've got a good shot at getting home. Such things seem "epic" to us but in that time and place would just be called "life"<br />Boat GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com