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/2007/09/the_first_thing.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:51:47 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2010 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification "Mr. Tuttle, what could cause a plane to crash into a skyscraper?" We were sitting on the loading ramp of the clothing issue point at Fort Dix, waiting for the facility to open so we could draw our two dufflebag-loads of deployment gear. Fifteen officers and enlisted -- Jersey's contribution to the 29th Infantry Division and SFOR-10 -- feet dangling off the edge of the dock, everyone Bosnia-bound, and everyone asking the Deployment Subject Matter Expert -- me -- what to bring in addition to what we knew would be issued. Then came the airplane question from one of the... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:53:52 -0600 [Um, didja lose a few zeros, there, Bill? Izznit closer to 24,000 months?] Yeah, the li'l cubed (³) integer snuck off when I went to snag my six-pack of Geritol out of the fridge... ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64218 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64218 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:11:04 -0600 Twin, I've got a 240-month head start on you in the story department... [Um, didja lose a few zeros, there, Bill? Izznit closer to 24,000 months?] http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64210 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64210 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:05:14 -0600 I've never heard you tell this story before, Bill. That says a lot, considering how much we talk. I'm glad you were there, ready to go, when Bush opened that can o' whupass. There's no one in this world I'd rather have overhead when the shee-ite hits the fan. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64208 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64208 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:54:47 -0600 12 hours after the first plane hit I was in a National Guard convoy to Ground Zero. Spent the next 5 weeks climbing rubble and sucking down dust. While I agree we should never forget nor forgive, sometimes I'd rather. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64181 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64181 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:56:36 -0600 i watched from mid-town, saw the second plane go in. called the Reserve Center, told them to break open the arms room and put an armed guard on the bldg. RIP: FDNY Ron Bucca, and FDNY Danny Suhr. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64180 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64180 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:44:09 -0600 Web Reconnaissance for 09/11/2007 A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often. Today highlighting 9/11 posts, along with other must read info from around the net.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64177 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64177 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:31:47 -0600 This, like some other terrible events, are remembered despite being something one can never cherish and hold easily, so as to not forget the stark reality of it and the things that follow. These decent people died for no good reason. It tells us to end it. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64168 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64168 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:36:53 -0600 To all of those lost on 9/11: May you rest in peace and never be forgotten, and may your families and friends find a way to cope with your loss and continue their lives as best they can in your absence. To the rest of us: Let us always remember the tragedy and barbarity of that day, so that we can channel our anger and fear into renewed vigilence against the threats we face. Let us resolve ourselves to continue our eternal pursuit of peace where possible, and let us never fail to use swift and overwhelming action against those who would do us harm. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64167 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64167 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:32:34 -0600 Page that Ry's link was supposed to go to]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64163 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64163 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:44:24 -0600 places he's been. All things being equal I'm glad you didn't go to NYC that day, Chief. Some nightmares a man can leave to others, once in a while.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64162 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/09/the_first_thing.html#comment-64162 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:44:44 -0600