tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post603013991606955486..comments2024-02-20T04:58:52.508-05:00Comments on Let Them Fight or Bring Them Home: Double Standards of Compassion from our American Leaders!usmcwarriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03519796561220860871noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-43774839912180278862012-07-05T19:55:54.147-04:002012-07-05T19:55:54.147-04:00You reference "the questionable actions of Lt...You reference "the questionable actions of LtCol Homiak". I need to set the record straight. It is a hatchet job from a disgruntled officer within his command. Her article is a catastrophic journalism failure in that she managed to get pretty much everything either completely wrong, or omitted facts and details that she obviously didn’t bother to look into which tell the real story: “…50 minutes went by…”, indeed it did. The bulk of the delay was getting confirmation on friendly force locations from the field as that platoon had become spread out and another platoon was actively maneuvering to support them (if you are going to drop danger close, you better be sure where all the friendly forces are), on top of that, the aircraft executing the close air support targeted the wrong compound and the initial attack had to be aborted. As for the weaponeering, the Hellfire would not have been effective to use on a large compound. This “whopping 500 lb bomb” was a precision munition, fused to ensure the maximum mitigation of risk for friendly casualties; not to mention it was the quicker option given the current locations of aircraft supporting the TIC. Point of fact regarding the fratricide mitigation, there were two cows located inside the compound that survived the blast completely intact. As such, the Marines on the other side of the compound wall, 50 meters away, and down inside a canal were not at risk for fratricide. This brings me to my next point: Everyone in the Recon Ops Center knew where the Marines were, i.e. in the canal. Maj Galvin may not have known this (perhaps Ms West assumed that since he didn’t have this awareness then nobody did) because frankly he was not actively involved in this engagement. The article paints it that he was. However, after he made his recommendation for the Hellfire when it all started, which was not taken by the Battalion Commander, he sat in the corner at his computer and focused into the chat rooms. He was not actively communicating with the Marines under fire, and he was not part of the coordination of fires. Everyone else in the ROC was working feverishly to get fires coordinated and maintain compliance with the theater established ROE. Once all friendly forces’ positions were confirmed the Battalion Commander stated something along the lines of: “I want to end this NOW” and the air-strike was executed by the on scene JTAC. Immediately following the airstrike, the JTAC executed a HIMARS strike on another compound actively firing on the Marines. After that, the engagement was over. It did not continue for another four hours, and fire support was never denied. All of this information would have been available had Ms West bothered to investigate this story a little bit. I will say this though, her version makes for a great Oliver Stone movie script, but it simply didn’t happen. It portrays LtCol Homiak as a dithering fool, not the case, he was actually quite lethal when it came to employing supporting arms, he just didn't feel the need to level entire villages to make a point.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714820286875156677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-83822979653077213922012-03-29T18:33:17.181-04:002012-03-29T18:33:17.181-04:00I will continue to fight for freedom and our Repub...I will continue to fight for freedom and our Republic-until the last shot is fired- and I see shots being fired-my friend-<br /> if they are simply verbal shots-and an 'about face' from our citizens-OK!<br /> It only took 56 signers to start - in 1776-<br />I will look to the Black Regiment (clergy) to step forward as well--<br /><br />BTW- look for the movie MONUMENTAL- my friend and mentor Marshall Foster co-Produced it ...<br />http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/monumental-true-us-history-moviekirk.html<br /><br />Don't Tread on Me!<br />Carol-CSchristian soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781627688988991192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-22866376449286060832012-03-27T17:50:20.415-04:002012-03-27T17:50:20.415-04:00CS; you are not wrong on either count. This guy st...CS; you are not wrong on either count. This guy stays in office for another 4 years which may be the last 4 years this country retains any semblance of it's former self because I am convinced we will not recognize it or our population as American in another 4 years.<br /><br />SF <br /><br />jbusmcwarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519796561220860871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-47928713613551471452012-03-26T17:29:18.630-04:002012-03-26T17:29:18.630-04:00The PC within our military complex makes me crin...The PC within our military complex makes me cringe-- even more that the PC within our political system--because- our BEST are directly 'under fire'- and I mean -literally - under fire! <br /><br />As to the bho regime continuing- I fear that there too many on the socialist 'dole' to really make a change - and that is with either party -D or R--<br /><br />I pray that I am wrong--<br /><br />Carol-CSchristian soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781627688988991192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-6291867776840889982012-03-20T17:03:28.217-04:002012-03-20T17:03:28.217-04:00Unknown;
AMEN!
SF
jbUnknown;<br /><br />AMEN!<br /><br />SF<br /><br />jbusmcwarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519796561220860871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-9362324551854065842012-03-20T17:02:58.782-04:002012-03-20T17:02:58.782-04:00JedJakeMom;
This was my humor for the day; Thanks...JedJakeMom;<br /><br />This was my humor for the day; Thanks! I don't remember who said it but; "I'm a soldier (generic), not a politician" pretty well sums it up. It also concerns me that some (some) very well meaning people have gone to DC and somehow or another always managed to become corrupted by it.<br /><br />If there is one thing I have learned it is that I am not unique and if I am not unique, I am prey to the same kinds of temptations that plaque every man. I don't believe in testing the waters in regions known for there dangers...<br /><br />But thanks for the compliment - and the prayers!<br /><br />SF<br /><br />jbusmcwarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519796561220860871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-59960165962496665232012-03-20T16:36:56.459-04:002012-03-20T16:36:56.459-04:00Thank you, John, for reminding those of use who en...Thank you, John, for reminding those of use who enjoy continued freedom in the United States of America because of those who continue to fight -- our Warriors in uniform -- as well as those who have lost their lives while serving and protecting. The news media has been very selective in reporting what our service members have endured in Afghanistan.<br />SFUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811892175347831319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392104273993030430.post-70358070550868944452012-03-20T14:26:20.367-04:002012-03-20T14:26:20.367-04:00John, you ever thought about representing the peop...John, you ever thought about representing the people and our military by seeking public office? We so desperately need people like you! If not, I will start praying and ask God to tell you to. :)jedjakemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528660757447854737noreply@blogger.com