Posted on 07/30/2004 9:12:01 PM PDT by Defender2
(Author's note: I have served for 28 years, including service in our defense as well as overseas)
Out of All the years that I have been here at FRee Republic, this is the first article that I have posted.
I wanted to share this little bit of disregarded history with all of you.
Two things that President Carter did that in later years that contributed to 09/11/01 happening.
1. Not supporting the Shah of Iran and letting violent revolutionaries(at least some of them current terrorists) take over the country, overunning our embassy at the time and holding members of our Embassy Staff and other Americans hostage for 444 days.
2. Discontinuing Aerospace Defense Command in late 1979, which led to a continual degradation of our Air Defenses and which led to valuable lessons in Air Defense, Strategy and Tactics, being thrown away and disregarded. Eliminating Aerospace Defense Command started the demoralisation of those Air Defense Forces. Eliminating those Squadrons responsible for our nation's Air Defense also aided in the demoralisation of those Air Defense Forces. Before that, It was regarded a high honor and very important responsibility to Defend our Nation's Airspace.
After that Air Defense was regarded as wasting time and the degradation of U.S. Air Defenses ensued. Under Aerospace Defense Command(jointly with NORAD), ALL U.S. Airspace was monitored, not just outward from our borders and shores. The innermost Air Defense center then was in Missouri covering our Nation's interior(Richards-Gerbauer A.F.B., along with the then Air Defense assigned 71st F.I.S.) .
President Bush served in Aerospace Defense Command, Serving with the 111th F.I.S., 147th F.I.G., Texas Air National Guard before ADCOM's disbandonment in 1979. See how he is today being ridiculed for participating in our nation's Air Defense. Even after 09/11/01, The importance of our nation's Air Defence is being ridiculed starting with President Bush's Service defending our homeland's airspace with the Texas A.N.G..
You would figure that after 09/11/01, anyone participating in our nation's Air Defense would be regarded in honor. Even today, post 09/11/01, the importance of our nation's Air Defense is being ridiculed, starting with the ridicule of President Bush's service in this regard. I am deeply angered in this.
Something that under the President Clinton administration that happened which contributed to the events of 09/11/01.
Of course We ALL know about the "Gorelick Wall" but here's something else.
26 Air defense Alert sites that were in operation prior to President Clinton's inauguration were reduced to 7 under his presidency. Including the closest site to New York, Atlantic City. Airtime between Atlantic City and New York is minimal, meaning it is possible that the attackers possibly could have been headed off if the Atlantic City site would have still been in operation.
Since 09/11/01, President Bush has restored the importance of Our Nation's Air Defense. ALL of those 26 sites have been returned to duty with added importance. Thank You, President Bush!!!!
Some how, I get the impression that the 09/11/01 commission does not know or care to know or have not shared any of the above information in their report.
The Left's attitude in this country's defense contributed greatly to 09/11/01.
Just look at Senator Kerry's voting record on defense as an example.
What a beautifully written and very informative post! Kudos to you, Defender2! Thank you for your service and for your insight. Hugs!!!
#119. Very nice photo of an F-102A. Definitely like the name of the Pilot!!!!:-)
Very Best FReegards,
D2
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good post, but the 9/11 commission does go into the cutbacks on air defense. in fact, the first air defense site called by the air controller in Boston had been closed, but his directory forgot to show it!!! as reported by the commission. I can look up the page and send it to you if you want.
Why'd you wait so long?
Jump in the water's fine.
HUGS Always For You, Alamo-Girl!!!!:-)
Very Best FReegards, Always,
Defender2
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I hope your enjoying a very good cup of coffee!!!!:-)
Thanks, Defender2!
Thanks for letting me know, beebuster2000. Its nice to know,they do have some relevant info there. Does it mention
ADCOM's demise in 1979?
Would like to know very much, thanks.
Very Best FReegards, Always,
Defender2
D2
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I guess, it's because, since I'm still serving, I was a little afraid of stepping on some toes. But since the LEFT has declared War on this Country(By the way they are now acting) , The last vestiges of my gloves have finally come off. No More!!!! I will NOW Rip into them with ALL the Breath, I have Left!!!!:-) I will now FIGHT them like fighting the current FOES!!!! Enough IS Enough!!!!
I Ain't Taking Anymore of them, I'll hit them with everything I've Got!!!!
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Very Best FReegards, Always,
Defender2
D2
And Thank You, SwinneySwitch!!!!:-)
Very Best FReegards, Defender2
D2
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Thanks for the Ping BUMP, Xphantasos!!!!:-)
Very Best FReegards,
Defender2
D2
Hugs, Defender2, lots and lots of hugs!
Mornin'! :^D
I'm going to make a cup of coffee for myself, also, Alamo-Girl. I'm up for a good portion at least this day.
Hugs and more Hugs,
Defender2
D2
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And a Fine Mornin' to You, MeekOneGOP!!!!:-)
D2
Just in case you missed this post.
Thanks for the PING BUMP, BARLF
Best FReegards, Always,
D2
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I didn't know any of that, except for President Bush's service.
Thanks for the article, and THANK YOU for your service to our country!
And you have been lurking since 1999?
Thanks for the good news that we have reopened those air defense sites!..I found a great link to the Air Guard during Viet Nam through a post last night...You are right on!..Thank you for serving our country!...
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