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/2007/02/in_medias_res.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:38:31 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The sun was just rising, so the temperature was only about 110F as I slogged along the PSP taxiway bordering the North Swamp. I passed a Scout pilot single-mindedly preflighting a Loach in the Cav revetments and loosened the underarm fasteners of my chicken plate to let some of the heat out. I wanted a drink of anything cold and wet, and I wanted a shave and a shower to get rid of the night’s accumulation of sweat, dust, blood, jet fuel, gunpowder residue, grease and hydraulic fluid -- aka, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Flight Funk. I crossed the packed dust... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:10:48 -0600 SugarButtons is a tease and you are just encouraging him. That from the Princess -- who needs absolutely *no* encouragement... No, but it's always welcome! ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56912 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56912 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:08:32 -0600 *Stuck in an Honest John outfit...* Aside from the badly aligned nomenclature in this case... I agree whole-heartedly. Nothing more boring (and career-risky for no upside) than the big rocket units. Hell, *I'd* have sold my soul for wings if that was the only way to escape flaming telephone poles. Even if it meant I'd have to duck the other variety of same. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56902 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56902 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:11:56 -0600 OK... 500 bicycles... which translates to how many Hanoi Hookers? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56900 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56900 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:44:40 -0600 *on pins and needles* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56899 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56899 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:44:28 -0600 *This* enraged water buffalo, SugarButtons. How could you forget?]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56897 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56897 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:35:00 -0600 How much would you pay for the rest of the story?$19.99? $29.99? But wait! There's more... not available in any store! heh- come on Chief- give it up! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56896 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56896 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:08:16 -0600 "Five hundred friggin’ *bicycles*?!?" heheh....can't wait for part II. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56895 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56895 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:02:33 -0600 I'm guessing it had to do with the Enraged Water Buffalo incident. Never met her. Or the other Senator from NY, either. But it's still not nice to make us wait to find out if you did. Thank you, ma'am. But if George Lucas can do it, I can, too. Just not as well. Or as lucratively... Ry - No RIF. I was a Reservist on Extended Active Duty. I took a Warrant to fly in the Guard -- if I'd stayed a captain, they would have stuck me in an Honest John outfit... Trust you to leave it hanging. Heh. Ask Barb or BCR about the 27" zipper. SugarButtons is a tease and you are just encouraging him. That from the Princess -- who needs absolutely *no* encouragement... Soooooo, what did I do, did I do it again and did I get to keep my Vulture patch (and head...)? The answers to these questions and many more -- coming soon to a blog near you!]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56894 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56894 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:36:53 -0600 is a helo story. *duck*]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56893 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56893 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:20:17 -0600 Why are you all clamoring like this? This is just what he wants. SugarButtons is a tease and you are just encouraging him. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56891 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56891 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:48:41 -0600 Gotta give you credit for this one: “So I can go do it some more…” But it's still not nice to make us wait to find out if you did. :) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56887 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56887 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:23:30 -0600 Curiousity is killing me, even if it might trod on a sore never(got the privy plack already manufactured, it's even got a spot left blank for what ultimately causes my demise). Did you suffer from the RIF after Vietnam, Chief? I've always gotten the impression you were a HS flier, but frocked to captian to come home and not be a commissioned officer? Dang. You must really love the Army, Chief. I've run into at least half a dozen people who HATE the Army because they got 'downsized'---some after GW and others Vietnam. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56882 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56882 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:58:56 -0600 Just gonna leave us hangin'? NUMBAH TEN! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56880 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56880 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:17:14 -0600 I'm guessing it had to do with the Enraged Water Buffalo incident. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56873 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56873 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:45:53 -0600 Trust you to leave it hanging. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56863 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56863 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:18:17 -0600 Very wicked of you to string us along, Bill. *tsk tsk* Looking forward to finding out what you did, and how many bicycles you were worth after you did it again ;-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56862 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56862 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:46:59 -0600 C'mon, c'mon!! Don't do that!! Where's the rest!!!! eeerrrrrhhhhh! (p.s., it's been about a hundred years since I thought about a "don't steal me chain" or had to fumble with keys in the dark or bust one of those useless brass locks off with ball peen.... I had a guy working for me that guarenteed he could bust one off in one hit every time or he'd buy the beer. He never bought the beer and we never had to remove a flat jeep tire from its rim while that fellow was in the platoon. --You remember that? Maybe not... flat side of the mattock beat into the joint between the tire and rim, one brave soul with foot on the pointy end, holding it down, another guy with a 10lb sledge, and at least 3 good whacks before the tire came loose from the rim... And that was just breaking the seal. Another 10 minutes fighting it off the rim, even with soapy water. Stupid useless no account inner tubes!!!) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56861 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56861 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:39:23 -0600 damn. it's never good when the S2 wants to see you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56858 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/02/in_medias_res.html#comment-56858 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:14:56 -0600