We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:52:12 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification ...and still kicking in doors and taking down punks. Toss in the occasional rescue and disaster relief for a change of pace. Happy Birthday, US Army! From the Colonial Militias from which we were built... ...to the Continental Line that sprang therefrom... ...to the Regular, Reserve, and National Guard soldiers of today... ...when we were needed, we were there. Hey, it's corny, but it's true. "When we were needed, we were there, We were there when we were needed, We were there; No, it wasn't always easy, And it wasn't always fair, But when freedom called we answered We were... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:35:10 -0600 Happy Birthday, John. Hope you're celebrating appropriately :) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46444 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46444 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:18:40 -0600 If you mouse over her picture - there's a caption. Her fate is *exactly* why I chose it. Just as, frankly, Morales' ethnicity is why I chose his picture. Affirmative action is okay when it's My idea, imposed on Myself, for good reasons as I see 'em. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46432 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46432 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:30:03 -0600 Rest in Peace Kim! As you know CPT Hampton was KIA on 2 Jan 2004. She was the P in a KW (tail number 90-0370) when they were shot down near Fallujah. At the time the 17th Cav was OPCON to 1/82 as a part of TF Wolfpack.I understand Cpt Hampton was the Delta Troop commander when she went down. She gave all there was to give for her country on day. A comrade in arms that one day we will all meet again in Fiddler's Green. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46431 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46431 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:22:01 -0600 Love the two pics! HOOAH and Happy Birthday! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46427 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46427 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:19:54 -0600 Interesting to see the ruptured duck. My Dad gave me several after I got out in '72. I gave one each to my sons when they left the Army and Marines. Happy Birthday. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46401 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46401 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:34:06 -0600 Interesting to see the ruptured duck. My Dad gave me several after I got out in '72. I gave one each to my sons when they left the Army and Marines. Happy Birthday. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46399 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46399 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:32:41 -0600 Happy Birthday http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46396 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46396 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:14:40 -0600 From your original sparring partner, Congratulations. Cheers http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46395 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/06/231_years_old.html#comment-46395 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:13:18 -0600