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/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:52 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification This will remain up top all day. A note from our landlocked sailor, Joe. Six years to the minute after the south tower fell; I was in the middle of Kabul , surrounded by scores of men and women from 38 different countries. We came bringing justice, and have stayed to bring freedom. Hopefully an acceptable memorial. Yeah, Joe - I think so.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:59:59 -0600 Heh. Good timing on your question, MSGT Rhoney. I just hauled my officer's mess kit out to use at our annual Rotary picnic this week. Watch your email. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html#comment-64194 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html#comment-64194 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:09:49 -0600 Just a quick comment about the Officer's Field Mess Kit. I have looked everywhere to find out about them. I recently bought a practically new one at an estate sale. Most of the issued knives forks and spoons are gone, but the only other thing that has been used was the coffee pot. My case is is stenciled U S 1964 and the Manufacturers plate reads Texas Trunks. Any idea what these are actually worth?? I am a retired tweeker (1977-1997) and did not have the 'pleasure' of doing a lot of real Marine stuff. Your page is great reading and I am listing it as one of my favorites. Semper fi! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html#comment-64191 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/news_from_our_m_5.html#comment-64191 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:58:13 -0600