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 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:57:13 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Much better than TNR's "Scott Thomas." Far more authentic, no fabulism - and doesn't sugar coat anything, while still showing the basic humanity of the American soldier. H/t, Jim C. UPDATE # 20 July 20, 2007 “Six, this is five, ya see the smoke?” “Roger, looks like it’s in our sector” “Check it out?” “Please” We turned right, back into the heat instead of left and back home. An afternoon meeting and lunch with a panel of retired four star generals making their rounds at the beck and call of some congressional or presidential commission had gone exceptionally well. Nothing... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:09:22 -0600 Since his note is dated 20 July, I rather strongly doubt it, Kat. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62628 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62628 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:13:00 -0600 Thank you, John, and please thank the Col. for me. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62625 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62625 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:26:53 -0600 bombing thursday leaves 25 dead and umpteen wounded]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62622 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62622 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:15:04 -0600 John, Great story! Please let this Lt Col (and his Dad) know that his story and insights are much appreciated. From his comments, this guy is a leader to respect! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62619 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62619 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:50:52 -0600 He's a Lieutenant Colonel in Iraq (sorry if that's a d-uh statement). He doesn't blog. He sends these out as emails. He's the son of a buddy of a friend of mine, which is how I got on the distro list. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62610 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62610 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:35:03 -0600 Yes, this is great, but who is this guy? I googled several distinctive word groups, but the only hit was right here. Can anyone point me to this guy's blog? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62608 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62608 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:23:22 -0600 Thanks. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62599 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/07/a_different_bag.html#comment-62599 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:15:56 -0600