Once more to war, with no regrets

The Tacoma News Tribune ^ | January 27th, 2006 | MICHAEL GILBERT

[jazusamo]

I can't disagree with that.

[struwwelpeter]

I know, and I salute you service as well. Your 'nick' caught my eye ;-)

The LT gave a lot, and wants to continue to give. In WW II they took 'overly-experienced' bomber crews out of theater and let them do PR tours. Too bad it wouldn't work today - the Cindy Sheehans would picket every appearance.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Civilians just don't realize how it works.

When was the last time they did?

Western Civilization is fighting for its life, the Caucasian sub-species of homo sapiens is slowly going extinct due to lack of interest, World War IV is raging with American troops in the forefront, and the level of engagement by the average American civilian is pretty much zero outside of veterans, employees of the military industrial complex, and loved ones of service members.

Rome may have cause to tremble when the legions return from Mesopotamia.

[Gay State Conservative]

Must be something in the water at Ft. Benning. That sure isn't the attitude I see with the troops passing through Ft. Lewis.

Sound like things at Ft Lewis today are pretty much how they were at Ft Knox in late 1969.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

ping

[CWOJackson]

Not just Ft. Lewis. A short while back I had the pleasure of taking a young marine to dinner (my late uncle had told his mother, a nurse of his, that he wanted to take her son to dinner...I did it for him) that had just returned from Iraq.

He was very positive about the mission in Iraq and had no doubts about President Bush.

I have very serious doubts about the validity of the person claiming they heard different at Ft. Benning.

[neverdem]

BFL

[Cannoneer No. 4]

ping

[Darksheare]

Yikes.
Good luck Lieutenant!

[R. Scott]

These days, the reaction is usually the same when old friends learn that Damon will be heading back to combat.

“People tell me I’m crazy for doing this again,” Kim said. “They say, ‘Are you serious?’ It’s hard to explain to people.

I often meet soldiers at my favorite watering hole. Without exception those who have been back a few months are looking forward to returning.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Tallguy]

The Lt, err Captain, looks pretty well recovered, but bowel injuries are for life. I've known several people who have had sections removed for 1 reason or another (usually cancer) and they never are quite right after that. Throw-in that he's going to be serving in a very hot climate where staying hydrated is a constant problem. Well, let's just say this is way beyond the Call.

[swmobuffalo]

Its his choice to return to combat. I guess he would know better than you how he feels about his service. I'm sure the thought crossed his mind about staying out of combat.

[Christian4Bush]

Thank you Lt. Armeni, you're one of America's finest. And his wife Kim deserves those thanks as well.

BUMP, dittos and PING!!!

[barj]

I don't doubt the guy that told me this as he is the straightest arrow I have ever known. That different units have different experiences and opinions is possible. Much has to do with the leadership. I know a few Marines who expressed opinions similar to those in the letter, but they are admittedly modern liberals. Most other leathernecks I know are gung ho.

[CWOJackson]

Perhaps your friend elected to associate with some of the exceptions because that is what they are...the exception.

[silentreignofheroes]

have very serious doubts about the validity of the person claiming they heard different at Ft. Benning.


Believe it or not,Soldiers are people too!The only time I can recall that everybody was on the same thought was at Bob Hope Concerts.

[CWOJackson]

Yes, they are people and as a whole they have a whole lot in common despite being in different units...but there are always exceptions.

[OldPossum]

By all means allow him to stay in the service...keep him on the "promotion track"...but keep him in a non-combat zone.

Unless things have changed, the faster promotions go to those who are serving in combat.

[strategofr]

" As long as there are men like him there will always be a United States."

God willing.