[The Real NavyChief]

I'm concerned that I have let people down on this forum and that was never my intention. This is why I didn't post much on this forum. It obviously has a wide-range of people. The truth behind the scenes leading up to the election of various stories we had were that several were held up by higher authorities. At times, like a puppet on a string, I had to bow to the will of those authorities. This appeared to be a let down to many but I asked for patience and trust that the stories would come out. This patience and trust was probably not deserved or earned by this audience, however it was not intended to. The patience and trust were asked of the Swift Vets audience -- those whose trust and patience had seen me through many trials during this period. Many wanted the story out NOW. And many couldn't understand the actions I took. Sorry, but sometimes that information was priveleged. I understand all too well the conflicts and judgements made of those who work behind a black curtain which says, "Cleared Personnel Only". I've been doing this for 20 years within the Navy. I can only promise that the story isn't finished(if my word still means anything). Hell, people, I'm a recently retired Navy Chief -- I can't move the type of mountains necessary to get this stuff into the main media. I've learned a great deal, though. Baby steps, baby steps. I don't know what many people expected of me. I often wonder while reading the negative posts -- "What have you done? Must be nice to criticize someone without the facts, eh?" I placed all my priorities on hold to focus my full attention to this effort. I've managed some small success in this endeavor, but I'm not finished either. Unlike some, I must see it through to the end. So, my apologies if I'm not moving fast enough or in whatever venue others seem to think is more appropriate. I'm working with what I've got.

- Chief

[Tijeras_Slim]

I have a TS/SCI... tell me by FReepmail... :)

[toomanygrasshoppers]

You are greatly appreciated, Chief. Thank you for your service to this country.

[NonValueAdded]

Charlie Mike

[EggsAckley]

Thank you, sir.

[.38sw]

I think you need to realize (and you probably do) that there are all kinds of people on this forum. Some are more patient than others. Some are more suspicious than others. Some are more quick to criticize than others. Right now, I'm just happy that we dodged the Kerry bullet. I donated a few bucks a couple of different times to the Swiftvets because I believed them, and still do.

[stockpirate]

Great work Chief, this is a battle all of us are fighting together! Sometimes the battle doesn't go just like we want, but we must continue to battle on until we expose that rat bastard.

If you want to see what I found in the FBI files about the VVAW and Kerry just click on my handle and go to the page about me.

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[SmithL]

Chief to Chief, I thank you.

[WildTurkey]

I don't know what many people expected of me. I often wonder while reading the negative posts -- "What have you done?

Perhaps posting (several different times) posts giving false hope that something 'dramatic' would be on the front pages the enxt morning ...

[wildcatf4f3]

Nothing but respect and gratitude for you from me.

[WarPaint]

I am forever grateful for your moral clarity and courage.

[edfrank_1998]

Thanks for all your outstanding work. I learned patience sitting in an ambush site. Take all the time you need and get things out the right way.

[SAJ]

All in good time, Chief. We can wait for the goods.

Thank you for your service!

[deport]

[dansangel]

Please don't let the complaints of a few get you down. They are not necessarily indicative fo the entire forum.

Having been in customer-service related employment for many years, I can tell you that it is *impossible* to please everyone.

Thank you for all you've done and God Bless.

[Clioman]

Brazo Zulu for your sterling efforts, Chief...Kerry's been getting away with this for decades, but we can wait a while longer, especially now that our president is assured of another four years....

[26lemoncharlie]

Frm SMC to Chief, Thanks Brother. We go in together, We come out together.

[ClintonBeGone]

P.S. Especially when you signed up less than 30 days prior to the election.

[CTOCS]

BZ Shipmate......Keep trying.....
(ZUI Handle)......

[dc-zoo]

You have our support and admiration just as we supported and admired the Swiftboat Vets. We look forward to the release of additional information or navy records that will reveal once and for all what John F. Kerry has been keeping secret for so long.