Time really does fly when you're having fun. ;-)
1 posted on
01/18/2009 3:05:52 AM PST by
Allegra
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To: Allegra
Great vanity, Allegra, and thank you for all your great work. Stay safe, and come home when you’re ready. Don’t forget, when you get back you can have some BBQ’d Bacon Sausage!
2 posted on
01/18/2009 3:11:40 AM PST by
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
(All of this has happened before and it will happen again!)
To: TheMom; Eaker; humblegunner; pax_et_bonum; Xenalyte; Slings and Arrows; STARWISE; ...
Totally shameless vanity ping.
3 posted on
01/18/2009 3:11:42 AM PST by
Allegra
To: Allegra
God bless you! And thank you!
Well written account. If you write a book on your experiences, I’d buy it!
4 posted on
01/18/2009 3:18:52 AM PST by
airborne
(I know it's just my opinion, but I've worked hard on forming it.)
To: Allegra
The old media sure has been quiet on Iraq,no news is good news;).
Stay safe.
6 posted on
01/18/2009 3:23:35 AM PST by
mdittmar
(May God watch over those who serve,and have served,to keep us free)
To: Allegra
THANK YOU!!!!! What a fabulous story!! And thank the others with you over there!!
7 posted on
01/18/2009 3:27:37 AM PST by
Ann Archy
(Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience)
To: Allegra
Wow! Thanks for sharing that Allegra.
I try to catch every briefing on Pentagonchannel.mil, and the testimonies from the commanders, not just the two stars or the MNF-I spokesmen, but especially the Colonels commanding the Brigade Combat Teams describing the mind boggling progress in that theatre are inspiring.
Warfare, as we understood it just 15 years ago, is gone forever. Major General Jeffrey Hammond commands the most technologically advanced infantry and armor division in human history but he spends most of his time as a conduit between the tribal leaders, the Iraqi Army commanders and the Baghdad politicians. He's not worrying about where his Apaches and Abrams are positioned, he cares about ensuring that the Baghdad bureaucrats get full payments to Sons of Iraq leaders and their troops.
You, and the other civilians who accepted hazardous duty, are a big part of the equation. The State Department volunteers heading up the PRTs are amazing. Ryan Crocker is every bit the hero as Petraeus, because in the new COIN reality they are equal partners.
I think Iraq will be a spectacular success story. I really do. I hope you feel some pride that you were part of making history.
8 posted on
01/18/2009 3:33:13 AM PST by
MNSlim
To: Allegra
Would it be permissible to excerpt this account to my local forum? If so, the very vocal Liberals there will be hushed into silence!
Also, I'm curious as to when did you first start posting to FR from Iraq?
9 posted on
01/18/2009 3:43:06 AM PST by
Does so
(Your Honor, there is too much evidence against my client for him to get a fair trial.)
To: Allegra
Thank You. I always like to read your comments from Iraq.
Stay safe and enjoy he show. Its history right before your eyes.
11 posted on
01/18/2009 3:54:02 AM PST by
Tainan
(Where's my FOF Indicator?)
To: Allegra
Great work, Allegra! It’s too bad we never got to meet face-to-face over there, but we were both just a little busy!
Thanks for all your hard work!
12 posted on
01/18/2009 3:58:05 AM PST by
Future Snake Eater
("Get out of the boat and walk on the water with us!”--Sen. Joe Biden)
To: Allegra
Keep safe, and thanks for the post.
You're a gem and are more worthy to be President than B. Hussein.
My nephew is on his way out there this spring.
God Bless!
To: Allegra
World’s best BK BTTT!
Nice essay, congrats!
15 posted on
01/18/2009 4:06:14 AM PST by
Eagle Eye
(Libs- If you don't have to play the rules then neither do we...THINK ABOUT IT!)
To: Allegra
Hey girl! Your piece brought back some crazy memories. Damn, you write well! I knew we were gonna win the peace after the calm I saw on my last roadtrip there. And when I shipped out to Anbar, it was dead quiet -- not a single incident. BIAP was still a rathole the last time I went through there (summer 2007). Can't believe they actually made it into a real airport. Flights to Europe and the US soon? -- but I thought we lost the war? I can't wait to go back there -- man, do I miss it. . . Stay safe and by the way, congrats on that other bit of news!
To: Allegra
Thnks for your service, I am no fan of vanities but enjoyed yours. Must admit I had trouble reading the election part, something in my eyes made thw words hard to see. :-)
21 posted on
01/18/2009 4:25:21 AM PST by
stockpirate
(A people unwilling to use violent force to remain free deserves the despots they are ruled by.)
To: SunkenCiv
recent history shameless vanity ping.
I think your ping list may enjoy this.
22 posted on
01/18/2009 4:32:52 AM PST by
stockpirate
(A people unwilling to use violent force to remain free deserves the despots they are ruled by.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Ping to shameless vanity, I think your ping list may enjoy this one.
23 posted on
01/18/2009 4:38:11 AM PST by
stockpirate
(A people unwilling to use violent force to remain free deserves the despots they are ruled by.)
To: Allegra
For some very interesting pictures of Allegra in Iraq, please visit her
FReeper Home Page
26 posted on
01/18/2009 4:51:58 AM PST by
Yo-Yo
To: Allegra
28 posted on
01/18/2009 5:09:12 AM PST by
fortunate sun
(Tagline written in lemon juice.)
To: Allegra
Well done and well written!
31 posted on
01/18/2009 5:22:29 AM PST by
humblegunner
(Where my PIE at, fool?)
To: Allegra
Allegra,
I've been reading your posts for the past 5 years from my safe digs in New Jersey and I have looked forward everyone of one of them.
Thanks for your work. Stay safe.
Fedupjohn
32 posted on
01/18/2009 5:41:16 AM PST by
fedupjohn
(If we try to fight the war on terror with eyes shut + ears packed with wax, innocent people will die)
To: Allegra
I’ve always enjoyed your comments on what’s happening in Iraq.
In 2007 my son worked for KBR at Camp Echo south of Baghdad. He fell in love with the Middle East and is now studying Arabic in Damascus and having the time of his life.
A few weeks ago he and some friends toured Kurdistan including a visit to northern Iraq. He was treated very kindly by everyone and had many invitations for dinner. He wants to go back to Iraq after he’s through with school.
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