[Dog Anchor]

MCAULIFFE: We can debate about when he put them up. They're up, go look at them and do whatever you want. He won five medals, which is five more than George Bush won. You can go up, look at it for yourself and have a field day.

[kcvl]

A Kerry campaign spokesman, Michael Meehan, said in an e-mail that the campaign had obtained the combat reports for the 94 from the Navy. He did not directly address the question of why the campaign describes Kerry being skipper of the 94 at a time when Peck says he commanded the boat.

The reports at issue are in a 20-page batch representing Kerry's combat in January 1969. The reports include references to some dramatic action, including an ambush of Patrol Craft Fast, or PCF, 94. In addition to posting the information online, the campaign sent out an e-mail yesterday afternoon repeating the claim that Kerry was the skipper of the 94 boat throughout January and describing action the campaign said Kerry experienced while commanding the craft.

For example, in a summary of action that occurred Jan. 26, 1969, the campaign says Kerry served on boat No. 94 alongside another boat, No. 66. "PCFs 94 and 66 escorted troops up the Ong Doc River early in the morning when they were ambushed by gun and rocket fire from approximately 40 men on both sides of the river," the campaign summary says. "Two B-40 rounds hit close to Kerry's boat, while PCF 66 received 2 B-40 rocket hits. Three men on PCF66 were wounded. A junk containing South Vietnamese troops was also sunk, killing 11 South Vietnamese troops. Intelligence reports after the mission indicated that the Viet Cong troops may have planned the ambush in advance."

[Dog]

On the Kerry website, the report of the combat on that day on the 94 boat is posted as occurring during Kerry's time as skipper of the boat. Peck said Kerry replaced him after the Jan. 29, 1969, event.

"Those are definitely mine," Peck said, referring to the combat reports that the Kerry campaign posted as representing Kerry's action. "There is no doubt about it."

[7thson]

What McAuliffe and the rest of the dems fail to consider is that President Bush nor anyone connected with him never made a fuss about his NG service. President Bush never bragged about his service or try to make himself out to be something he is not. He did what 99 percent of us do in the service - do our time and get out. If we happen to collect any awards or ribbons, for the most part it is because we were there at the right place at the right time. Kerry, on the other hand, makes it a point to mention his service wherever he goes. Just saw a post this morning where he compared the Mississippi coastline down in Louisanna to Viet Nam. Kerry is the one that brought up his medals and service. Now, when questioned on the validity of same, he and his supporters blusters and object. Hell, was it not a left-wing publication that went after Adm. Borda concerning some measily ribbon of his? What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

[RightOnline]

"He won five medals, which is five more than George Bush won."

You don't "win" medals, newbie. They're awarded. Now...........wanna talk about his Purple Hearts, smart guy?

[faithincowboys]

I think it is very relevant that Kerry has stolen the valor of another man. Kerry should get out of the race--that much is clear.

[Coop]

He won five medals

Did you hear this? Kerry WON five medals! I wonder if it was a swimming competition? Or maybe a lottery?

Gosh, that guy is SO lucky!

[Indie]

Dear Mcauliffffe,
Be glad I never meet you in person. Be very glad. You have insulted my President one too many times you jackass.