Military Log

Still fixing things, inch by inch. Funny how much changes in an export/import. Guess none of us have a perfect answer.

admin :: Aug.27.2009 :: NEWS :: Comments Off

Lost in the move?!  Seems to be a typical post. Every 18 months or so, one of the WordPress updates makes enough of a problem that I have to download, load, replace and create one more time.

This is all good and bad I guess – But – it also keeps me from posting or wanting to post. This time I’ve downloaded Pettifog and more posts have vanished. This disappearing act took place because there was too much for WordPress to handle and the newer stuff is no longer there.  SO you won’t see Obama and Chavez, my answer to the stimulus, nor will you see my “Health Plan!” – Does this really matter anyway! 

That’s it in a nutshell “does this really matter anyway” – - Didn’t even have a melt-down this time as I used to experience – It’s just a techie world and they just keep on playing. Upgrades meant to repair security everyone says?!?! STILL have “spam” falling out all over the internet floor!

Don’t think anyone will miss much of the “not here anymore” – Maybe, If things settle – I “may” even post a thing or two.

Sorry about the missing items on the sidebar – they are still on upload.

Either way – Thanks for “Being There!” (or here)

admin :: Aug.26.2009 :: Uncategorized :: Comments Off

By Maj. Kirk Luedeke – 4th Light Infantry Brigade – Combat Team Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, April 4, 2007 U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq, visited the Dora Market March 31 and saw the significant improvements made there since December.

Chai for everyone, Petraeus exclaimed with a smile as he placed some money on the counter at a small tea shop to buy tea for all who accompanied him on the trip and then some. Later he sipped tea with an Iraqi Army battalion commander and Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, whose unit is responsible for securing the Dora Market area. They discussed the visible progress in what was, just four months ago, a dangerous cluster of ramshackle buildings full of roaming death squads and criminals.

“This is still not pretty, but it has made substantial strides,” Petraeus said, noting that many of the dilapidated storefronts and houses in and around the market still show signs of the December violence in the once-vibrant economic hub of some 700 stores and kiosks. On Dec. 23, there were three shops left.

“There will be challenges here. This is an area that al-Qaeda continues to go after because it does represent success for the Sunni Arabs, and they (al-Qaeda) don’t want to see cooperation with the Iraqi government and Iraqi Security Forces,” Petraeus said. The market now has 141 stores and stands open for business, with room for many more as the situation improves. Petraeus, commander of Multi-National Forces – Iraq, was a welcome visitor to the market for Iraqi Army Lt. Col. Najm Abdul Wahed Motleq. THE ARTICLE

chrys :: Apr.05.2007 :: IRAQ, PETRAEUS, WAR ON TERROR :: Comments Off

I believe I may have posted this July or August last year. IF I did – it may have vanished with a WordPress upgrade! I know that at one point in the up-grade circus – I had to start over and STILL haven’t figured out how to get my old files back in place. Thanks John

Lucky for me an e-mail arrived with a reminder and connection to this special video. If you haven’t seen it yet – It’s worth the time . . .

A gvp google connect if you have the player.

or direct . . .

chrys :: Apr.03.2007 :: HEROES, HISTORY, REVEILLE, VIDEO :: Comments Off

Have been “away” for a couple of days – “What’s a Post?” Travel – as with “Posts” – has been hit or miss and there are still 180 + pages sitting in my “To Do” Word File! This needs to be here so you’ll pick it up and take it to an even wider read!

FOUND HERE H/T: Patriotic Mom

chrys :: Mar.28.2007 :: RANT, VIDEO :: Comments Off

E-Mail has been special today. There are several other E-Mails I want to share – but they’ll take a “few” to assemble and load. THIS ONE – Thanks John – is easy and reminded me of one of my favorites!

chrys :: Mar.24.2007 :: CARTOON, GRAPHIC, POLITICS, WAR ON TERROR :: Comments Off

You mean you haven’t heard of this Marine before?! WELL – HIS “MY SPACE” has some truly good photos, a few videos and some personal insight.

Former NFL player Staat to deploy to Iraq

Associated Press

HONOLULU — A former NFL player who joined the Marines and was motivated by college roommate Pat Tillman, who died in Iraq, was heading for the war himself Tuesday night.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy Staat, a former defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Rams who had been playing Arena Football, was one of 300 Marines in the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment being deployed from Kaneohe Bay. The unit is expected to be in Iraq for seven months.

“The way I look at it, we’re spreading freedom, and you have to support the troops and you have to support the war,” Staat, 29, told KITV in Honolulu on Tuesday as he prepared to leave from Hawaii. “You can’t just tell some Marine who just lost his buddy that we supported you but not the war, because in that case you’re basically saying that Marine, his buddy, just died for nothing. We’re one team.” THE ARTICLE

PETTIFOG NOTE: What better tribute to a friend, the United States as a country and to the cause of FREEDOM than to follow-through on a dedicated and shared ambition. Thank you Lance Corporal Staat! Only the BEST of futures to you. Come home healthy and safe!

THROUGH A SOLDIER’S EYES
(on click)

A GOOD READ

H/T: Thanks to Brutally Honest for the “read” link!

chrys :: Mar.20.2007 :: IRAQ, WAR ON TERROR :: Comments Off

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hare, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing safety manager, and Senior Airman Jamie Calix, 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron surveillance technician, rehearse one of the songs they produced together.
(Photo by Senior Airman Ricky Best)

chrys :: Mar.19.2007 :: AIR FORCE, AT EASE :: Comments Off

The “Gathering of Eagles” proudly matched the numbers of protestors. There are many places to find feedback on this special event. My favorite stop while “passing through” some of these sites is THIS picture:

A U.S. Marine, who said he served in Iraq but would not give his name, yells at an anti-war protester. His button shows support for U.S. troops and President Bush. Marvin Joseph- The Washington Post

PROTEST SLIDE SHOW Not much in this series for the “Gathering of Eagles!”

H/T: Sparks from the Anvil a good read!

chrys :: Mar.18.2007 :: GATHERING OF EAGLES, MARINE, POLITICS, PROTEST, WAR ON TERROR :: Comments Off