GOTTA READ THIS: Wolfowitz Shares Special Forces' Afghanistan Dispatches

Jim Garamone ^ | 11/15/01 | Jim Garamone

[JDGreen123]

I should have also listed this link:

Understanding Turbans:Don't link them to terrorism

[Economist_MA]

I guess I didn't ask a dumb

No such thing as a dumb question, and whenever someone has the guts to ask a question many others have an opportunity to learn something. I for instance just learned that contrary to my prior thinking Iraqis aren't predominantly Persian, as the Iranians are. Pretty bad for somebody who's travelled a few times in the Middle East.

[Yankee]

Here's another link.

No Arabs, but interesting nonetheless:

Understanding Turbines

[Economist_MA]

Me thinks you mistyped in Google. LOL.

[Yankee]

I couldn't resist.

This thread was getting way too ponderous.

I thought I might leaven it a bit.

[Economist_MA]

You did, and thanks for that.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

""While it looked like a rag-tag procession, the morale into Mazar-e Sharif was a triumphal procession. All locals loudly greeted us and thanked all Americans. Much waving, cheering and clapping even from the women. ... USN/USAF did a great job. "

Hmmm. Doesn't quite fit with the tripe that the media has been trying to feed us. Especially the U.K. rags.
I've always said that Wolfowitz is a stand up guy. God bless our troops.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"Sikh's wear turbans, too,..."

If you observe a Sikh turban closely you'll see it is a bit different than the type you see on OSB's head or other Muslims.

[clintonh8r]

Thanks for the post. I'm so proud of our fighting men and our country.

Semper fi!

[Bigun]

An old Viet Vet sitting here with tears in his eyes, full of pride for the American Fighting Man.

Here's another one!

[clintonh8r]

Me too...

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

I couldn't resist.

LOLOL! I got such a laugh out of that, mainly because I thought you were serious and didn't know how to spell "turban". Oh, my! I really did laugh out loud!

Candi

[Yankee]

Yeah, I'm a pip!

[Apollo]

Yeah, I'm a pip!

Oh yeah; Got a blonde you could send over?

[lonevoice]

Thanks for being brave enough to ask your dumb (NOT) question. I learned a lot from the replies, too. Y'all are a terrific source of info!

[Yankee]

No. I said pip, not pimp.

But if you're interested in dating Gladys Night, I can put in a good word for you.

[Yankee]

I never have a problem with someone asking questions. To me that is not a sign of ignorance. It is a sign that one wishes to learn.

Actually, by her asking the question, it caused me to look it up. I had a general idea to begin with, but I learned a lot more.

This is a great place to pick people's brains and learn interesting things, when we're not busy bashing each other's brains in.

Now someone asking the same question over and over, that's annoying.

[Spruce]

Just curious. Anyone know if we train any specialized regiments to battle on horseback?

We sure do! The First Cav!

The First Team

[Apollo]

Yeah, I guess you can spell. Just checking.

[Spruce]

BTW...Here is a photo...