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/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:00:10 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification [Kat] Before I begin, a reminder that Vets for Freedom will be at the Dole Institute Thursday at 9:30 AM WHEN: March 27, 2008, 9:30 am Where: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045) ***Open to the Public*** Not up on their website yet, but I caught the news Wednesday evening and KCTV5 covered the event. Stand by for potential other reports. Blackfive should have a video up soon[Update: Video of KC arrival]. Our erstwhile marine, Jim B, gave up his Scoresby for the evening and took some pictures which I'll post when I... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:37:23 -0600 I was able to meet these heroes at the Officers Club in Minneapolis. What an absolute privilege! (Well worth the 6 hour drive to get there.) I'm sorry the high school students in Forest Lake were denied the opportunity to interact with them. I find it hard to believe that they don't have the critical listening skills to learn from the experiences of these men. My grandchildren (aged 10, 7, and 6) certainly found value in hearing their stories. (David also signed my copy of House to House - "Thank you for your steadfast support of our nation at war. Your patriotism speaks volumes about your character." He certainly has a gift with words.) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71185 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71185 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:35:39 -0600 Bandwidth... smandwidth! Nice job, Kat- and nice picture too! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71160 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71160 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:52:47 -0600 Heh. Brevity, thy name is not Kat... ;^ ) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71159 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/03/vets_for_freedo_2.html#comment-71159 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:24:10 -0600