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/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:04:03 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Email blast from Concrete Bob of the Gathering of Eagles: Brothers and sisters, I have fantastic news. Carhartt, the work/outdoor clothing giant; maker of the best work clothes in the known world, has done something amazing. Through the gentle prodding of our good friend Tankerbabe, Carhartt will be sending the 2nd Battalion 503rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team "The Rock" 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade (Sep) "Sky Soldiers" currently serving in the Kunar Province of western Afghanistan: 750 pairs of their extra thick ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System) thermal underwear AND AND!!!!!!!!! !!!!! 5,000 THATS FIVE THOUSAND pairs of wool socks.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:43:56 -0600 Thank you for posting this. Carhartt really came through in a big way and very willingly. The Soldiers and some of their families who have already heard about this are beyond thrilled about this news. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69102 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69102 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:41:01 -0600 Several years ago, Carhart started to close manufacturing facilities in the states and move to 'global sourcing". International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners told them if they did the majority of us would buy elsehwere and their base market would be gone......it worked. and hey.....there are actually women out there who think the only thing sexier than a faded Carhart vest........is a faded flight jacket! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69100 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69100 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:12:01 -0600 Bought two sets of thermals for the trip, even though I'll prolly only need 'em for about six weeks. Ooops -- twelve. Almost forgot *next* winter. Unless they'll serve to keep the extra heat *out* come summertime... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69079 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69079 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:59:06 -0600 YAY! Thanks for posting this, John. I got an email from my buddy TBabe today, and sent it to you... but Bob beat me to it! I'm so glad you're pimpin' this story! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69062 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/01/a_pat_on_the_ba.html#comment-69062 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:18:22 -0600