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America has made it's choice, we're able to do that. As for me.... I'll find it very hard to respect a man that does not respect the flag I fight for.

DAWG

  As another year passes since 2001 another day of rememberance passes with it. This is my second 9/11 I have spent in Iraq. For me the pain of that fateful day has not lessened any over the years and I doubt it ever will. I am currently in Iraq and just re-upped for a back to back tour, leaving me away from home almost 4 years since 2001.

 My best friend just rolled in and we will do our last tour together. We talk at great length about why we do what we do and always come to the same conclusion.... so our children as well as others children hopefully won't have to somewhere down the line, and to try and make a difference in the lives of the folks here that just want to do what we do and thats just get up, go to work, educate our children and be left to live our lives with no fear. It seems a bit ideal but that's where we are at. We aren't the only ones, there are a whole bunch of us here on our own accord.

 Folks like SLEEKAT we feel sorry for. The have never had to live in anything else but a free society. Unfortunately we as Warriors can not pick who we represent, but are reassured that for everyone of them there are 1000's that understand what freedom and rememberance of the the fallen, be it civilian or military, is all about.

With that said..... NEVER FORGET.  I know I won't. And I will never mind sitting through the Memorials. It's called respect.

DAWG

Al Asad, Iraq

I was able to access the site this a.m. (I think the communications warriors did this on purpose)so I figured I take the opprotunity to wish all of the Dads out there a Happy Fathers Day. Especially to those of you that have served this great nation in the past and more than likely know what it is like to be away from your children on this very special day. Today makes four of the last six I've been away from home. There are a great many of us here in theater celebrating this day away from our families continuing on with our day to day business without faulter. It's made up for somewhere though, for me each of my "Snuffies" wished me a Happy Fathers Day, and I the same to them, our way of taking care of each other. A handful of my guys have little ones at home, a couple celebrating their first and a couple that have yet to meet their sons or daughters. My 4 are grown but that doesn't lessen the amount I miss seeing them everyday. None the less we carry on with our mission with hopes this all never gets to "our backyard" as some would allow to happen. My children are safe for now as well as the children of those who do not support us or even wish ill upon us. This is what, by their own choosing, our great young Warriors do. It's what the great young Warriors of the past have done. Assure safety and freedom in "our backyard".
With that said.... HAPPY FATHERS DAY and God Bless you bunch of mugs. Keep up the fight!
Dawg

Another busy week gone bye, another week closer to home. Its funny how you adjust to being away from home but, after a fashion, begin to realize the things in your daily routine you take fore granted. For instance, I would never dream of wearing shower shoes in my house if for no other reason than my better half is a meticulous house keeper, and God I miss her. I don’t have to stand in line for my dinner, not that the food isn’t good, I still have to stand in line with a tray, a plastic plate divided into three sections not to mention eating with plastic utensils. It beats the alternative, MRE’s, which I get to eat often enough of anyway. No porta-johns, nope, not one at my house in Colrado. I’ve got two here and although they are cleaned three times a day they’re still porta-johns and a real delight on a 125 degree day. I don’t wake up with the woman I’ve been married to for 25 years, but instead sleep with my weapon, not by choice but need. Can’t have a cold beer after work, pet my dog on the head, give the wife and kids a hug and kiss, sit in my favorite leather recliner, (or at least fight my dog for it), drive to the convenience store for a pack of smokes and a cup of coffee. Can’t drive anywhere unless you are in a convoy, and even then you can’t stop for coffee. You wear the same clothes every day, every body wears the same clothes every day. I don’t normally don 45 pounds of gear and grab my weapons to go get the mail, but don’t seem to mind it here. Somehow I don’t think my Postal Staff would appreciate my showing up in my battle rattle, a rifle, a pistol, and 225 rounds of assorted ammo! No cell phone, can’t even pick up the landline and call when you get the urge, have to walk 300 meters to the AT&T phone bank. Might have shaving cream at the little PX, might not. I’ve learned to grab two at a time just in case, need to shave everyday. You can always get sox , which is real important considering the amount of walking I do and the fact I normally spend about twenty hours a day in my boots, sox don’t last long. I do have a washer and dryer in my shop, that’s almost like being home. Almost.
These are a few of the little things I miss and still seem to overlook when I am home. A body just doesn’t give it a second thought, they're just there everyday. The little things, the little freedoms, things we take fore granted each day that many before me have fought and died for. I see people every day that don’t get to enjoy the little things like going for coffee and smokes at the corner store without the fear of being killed. Not being able to let your children play outdoors without worrying. The little things.
This is why I do what I do and certainly not alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it over and over again, if my service makes a difference in one persons life, allows one child to go to school, one family to enjoy running water, allows a farmer to irrigate, a sick child having a hospital to go to, it’s all worth it. I’ll adjust to being away from my loved ones again, shower shoes, plastic forks, porta-johns and the life I normally enjoy and take fore granted like everyone else because I know the little things will be waiting for me when I get home. The difference is I’m willing, as many are and as many have, to give my life for the little things and for what I believe in.
God save those of you who wake up and go to work each day, enjoy your families and freedoms and don't support those of us that through history have been willing to give our lives so you can enjoy the freedoms you enjoy. There will be a special place for you one day.
God bless those of you who support, You are the driving force in what we do each day. You too one day will enjoy a special place. Thank You.

"Dawg"
Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy Seabees
Fallujah, Iraq
"With Compassion for others, We Build, We Fight, for Peace with Freedom"

Well the GODS of communication were good to me and I didn't have to work all night so I was able to not only access this sight but had a few minutes to do it.
Really just stopped by to say hello to my conservative friends to say not much has changed in Iraq. Still hot and dusty. I hope we pick a little nicer spot for the next war, perhaps somewhere near the ocean and a bit more temperate and not as much dust. Damn Republicans!
I can see not much has changed, so I won't bother pontificating and bore anyone. I believe just the geographic area I'm in will speak for political standing. The only comment I have is for Frosty McBikerider....... You should really stick to what you know. Bicycling.
MHP as usual you're on point, not to mention here during the fall. Perhaps Frosty was biking by while you sleeping in the dirt or perhaps running a swab over you best friend. Who knows? For some reason hippie keeps coming to my mind. Maybe it's just tthe heat.
Anyhow since I don't have much of anything of importance to say I'll go. I mostly just wanted to use this medium to say hello to the conspicuous few out there I usually say hi to before the firewall boots my connection. Keep up the fight and I'll be back in all ya'lls end of the world before snowfall! DAWG

     First off, this will definately be my last post for quite some time. I've had a couple of days off finally since Nov. 1 and figured I'd stop by and check the site out. It just isn't what it was a year ago. With the exception of the conspicuous few, it's pretty dull. I was extremely happy to see the Boogster on a roll this past week.

  I am very worried about the upcoming elections, especially since I will be deployed in country during the pre-coursor. I drank my coffee this a.m. watching the Communist Network News,(I'm living in a hotel @ the moment and had no choice) and couldn't believe the best Blitzer could do is interview retired pro basketball stars and talk about their choice of candidate. One for Hillary and one for Obama. Nice. Blitzer eluded to the color aspect of the race stating the fact that Obama seems to be the "African-American" choice. My feeling is he'll probably only get 1/2 the vote because, well ya'll know his background. By the way..... What is an African American???  I thought we were all in this together. Maybe not. I have faith in this nation and know deep inside we will do the right thing. I can't be the only one that sees this type of thing.

   On the bright side of things deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq have decreased mostly due to some of the new state of the art gear we are being issued and the new equipment we have to work with. Just in my little end of things, my troopies were issued all brand new gear including weapons and the newest(to date) body armor. It's heavy but much more comfy than the last generation. And yes Boogy, it ALL MATCHES!!!!!  Along with that we have a whole slug of new security vehicles to convoy around in that are configured to repel IED blasts and also the capability to jam electronic freqs stopping the detonation of the same. Those insurgents are a crafty bunch but cannot keep up with our counter-intelligence.

   I  suppose I could go on but I'll spare you. As we prep to step off in a few days, I've got my tasking , have spent the past 60 days going over intel and have briefed my snuffies on our job while we are deployed. It's good work and will benefit our forces as well as the Iraqis. Yes, there is alot of good things coming of this mess. The non-believers  need to steer clear of the liberal media.

  You conspicous few keep up the fight, keep the faith, and rest assured this is a smart nation. I really think the majority will do the right thing come November. To those that are weak at heart  and short of spine sitting on your sitter and taking advantage of what the fighting few provide you. Enjoy, that's the right we have given you. As for me, I'll spend next weekend with my family , God willing it won't be the last and I certainly don't plan on it being that way, but as always we are all prepared for what ever comes our way. That's the beauty of having a family that supports your convictions. I'll talk to all of you down the line here at some time, and  touch base here if I can. If not, take care and enjoy what God has given you. Yankee's fan.... Keep up your good work, and please keep posting the news from the War Front from the folks there and the good work being done.  To the rest of you,Thank you all for your support!!!

 Boogy..... drop me an email so I can send you my global e-address.

The CHIEF

"With compassion for others we build, we fight, for Peace with Freedom" 

  

Just a quick note to ya'll out there in Blog Land, at least the one's that care anyhow!

  This will more than likely be my last blog for a while. I'll certainly drop by for the next couple of months to throw a barb, but I doubt time will allow me to do anything of any substance. Not that I did anyway. LOL.

 I can truly say that since January I have had alot of fun with ya'll, more with some than with others but that's what makes this life so great. I never saw myself doing this sort of thing because I hate my kids doing the Myspace thing. I can see why they are junkies. It kind of grows on you along with the folks you correspond with.

   At any rate I check out this week to start  my migration back to the "litter-box" and would like to throw a word of  heart-felt thanks out there to all of the supporters of our military forces and let you know it is all GREATLY appreciated. It never ceases to amaze me how far a hug on your return home from a stranger goes. That in itself almost justifies what we do.

 To all you CON cats out there,( there ain't many of us left!), man, It's been fun. Some of you have my email, drop me a line I'll send my new email and point ofo contact. You can pass it along to those you feel worthy. LOL!! Hell, I can always hit the delete button. Once again, thanks and I will certainly be in touch thru the year. I wish you all love and happiness thru the holidays with your families. Give-um all a hug for me.

Boogy...... Keep up the fight!

      Sorry folks, I don't see the common ground here. I just read the article on the Columbus Day Parade in Denver. In my eyes, Mr. Morris needs to find a life. It scares me to think this is the calibre of individual, (small bore), teaching our future generation. My dear God, where are we going as a society? Where are we going as a Nation?

     I find it hard to believe that someone just does not have anymore on their mind than to organize something as inane as this protest. I wish that's all I had to think about  in my life!!! My how sweet life would be. I am sure any one of us would trade.

    I'll not rant on this, I don't care to expel the energy today. I need to organize a lawn mowing protest. May be next year someone will organize against the ST.PADDIES Day parade. Yes it is Paddy. If he hadn't chased all the bloody snakes from Ireland we most likely wouldn't have any here. Damn Him!!!!

I'm Irish by the way!!!! LOL

I also wear a uniform on a regular basis and have yet to find it tighten around my neck. Maybe it's just me?

I go away for a few weeks and all my pack Buddies disappear. I feel lonely. I lost track of the screen names. The conspicious couple are still here and that's a good thing. Nothing like sticking to the battle!

  You know who you are and you have my email. Drop me a line and let me know what's going on. I leave for the litterbox in a few weeks and would like to hear from ya'll. I'll be doing that thing I committed to, even for the "nay-sayers".  I guess that's what a Patriot does.

 One thing that hasn't changed is the liberal pissants are still ranting. I love it !!!!!

       This picture has drawn a lot of comments from readers of the Nashville paper, The Tennessean, like the one below:

Dear Tennessean:

The Tennessean's April 5 photograph of young Christian Golczynski accepting the American flag from Marine Lt. Col. Ric Thompson is one of the most moving and emotion provoking images I have ever seen.

I attended funeral services for Christian's father, Staff Sergeant Marcus Golczynski, on April 4, along with my six year-old son, dozens of Marines, and several hundred others who came to pay tribute to this fallen hero.

As one would expect, many of your readers were touched by this incredible picture. On April 9 you published two letters from those who have used this image as a basis to criticize President Bush and the war in Iraq. These writers should know that Staff Sergeant Golczynski had previously served one full tour in Iraq. He wrote to his family, shortly before his death on March 27, 2007 that he had "...volunteered to do this a second time due to our deep desire to finish the job we started. We fight and sometimes die so our families don't have to." Tragically, Staff Sergeant Golczynski had only two weeks remaining on his second tour. I look at the photograph of Christian every day. It is displayed prominently in our home. Our hearts ache for Christian and for all those who have lost loved ones in this controversial conflict. Our nation is at a historical crossroads. Do we call an end to the struggle in Iraq or press on? Staff Sergeant Golczynski eloquently told his son how he felt about giving up. Perhaps there is a lesson for all of us in this man's life and the choices he made. He was undeniably a man of tremendous courage and conviction. America must now choose whether to complete th e job. When I look at the face of Christian Golczynski, I am reminded that doing what is right is not always easy and doing what is easy is not always right. Christian's dad knew that too.

James Drescher Franklin, TN

"I want all of you to be safe. And please don't feel bad for us. We are warriors. And as warriors have done before us, we joined this organization and are following orders because we believe that what we are doing is right. Many of us have volunteered to do this a second time due to our deep desire to finish the job we started. We fight and sometimes die so that our families don't have to. Stand beside us. Because we would do it for you. Becasue it is our unity that has enabled us to prosper as a nation." Staff Sergeant Marcus Golczynski, written a week before he was killed in action in Iraq.

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This young Man is the Son of a True Hero and I hope he is never led to believe anything less. This Marine exemplifies the feelings of the mass majority of our warriors on the ground. 

 I'm sure the liberal minds among us will find room to find fault in the words of this Man.

I've been floating around reading and re-reading some of the most recent posts concerning current world affairs, most posted ( or cut and pasted) by the same individual, and most on the same beat down subject.

 On this little jaunt I stumbled across one of this individuals comments concerning a number of those of us that seem to think along the same lines. As he pointed out a few personalities he mentioned ' Two Braggarts, War heroes who know it all.'

 Admittedly this "pack" tends to stand by their convictions no matter what, and alot of times it gets ugly, myself no exception. What I can't seem to find anywhere one of the "pack" proclaiming to be a War Hero. I can find countless times where any number of us mention our service to our Country in many of the recent conflicts, but nary a proclomation of Heroism.

 Now maybe it's just me but I find this  comment  damn  insulting. One of the two you refer to may be me. It could be any 2 of the handful of those of us on the "same page of music."   The proper referral would be VETERAN. And I will take the liberty of speaking for all, Damn proud VETS. Proud of our service, proud of our accomplishments, proud of the Country we live in.

I don't care to jump on the multiple screen name wagon because frankly I find it funny. What I will say is it's pretty spooky the similarities two individuals on this site have in their postings. Maybe it's just coincedence, I don't care. I'm going to refrain from throwing any names out here. The individual I am referring to knows who they are.

 I don't care to have you respond to this my friend, in all of your life you'll never be able to justify a statement as you have made. You've not walked in our shoes, you have no idea of the pride involved, and if one of us brags maybe we earned the right. Maybe someday in your meager little world you'll  get out of your back yard and do something worthwhile other than riding on the shirt tail of others. Maybe. My belief is you'll probably do better staying in you cut and paste world. It's safe there.

 

>>> >NO COFFEE FOR THE MARINES >>> > >>> >Their coffee is tasting more and more bitter..... >>> > >>> >STARBUCKS DENIES COFFEE TO MARINES >>> > >>> >Recently Marines in Iraq wrote to Starbucks because they wanted to let >>> >them know how much they liked their coffees and to request that they >>> >send some of it to the troops there. >>> > >>> >Starbucks replied, telling the Marines thank you for their support of >>> >their business, but that Starbucks does not support the war, nor anyone >>> >in it, and that they would not send the troops their brand of coffee. >>> >So as not to offend Starbucks, maybe we should not support them by >>> >buying any of their products! As a war vet writing to fellow patriots, >>> >I >>> >feel we should get this out in the open. I know this war might not be >>> >very popular with some folks, but that doesn't mean we don't support >>> >the >>> >boys on the ground fighting street-to-street and house-to-house for >>> >what >>> >they and I believe is right. >>> >If you feel the same as I do then pass this along, or you can discard >>> >it >>> >and no one will never know. Thanks very much for your support. I know >>> >you'll all be there again when I deploy once more. >>> >"Semper Fidelis." >>> >Sgt Howard C. Wright >>> >1st Force Recon Co >>> >1st Plt PLT >>> >PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS .. ALLOW IT TO BE PASSED TO ALL IN MEMORY OF >>> >ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE DIED SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE TO >>> >SUPPORT THEM OR NOT!!!

 

I recieved this email from a very good Buddy and fellow Patriot of mine.  My "Snuffies" and I went thru this with Starbucks in '05 while deployed. One of them wrote to the shop in his hometown and got basically the same reaction. I find it sad. 

I  always admired this Man.

Reagan's Last Words
I don't know whether or not you watched the memorial service for Ronald Reagan , but if you did, you probably noticed that Bill and Hillary were both dozing off.

  

 

President Ronald Reagan, who never missed a chance for a good one-liner, raised his head out of his casket and said...

 

 

"I see the Clintons are finally
sleeping together."

 

I've just found my self a victim of a very hot topic these days on this site, Multiple screen names. Seems as though a visiting family member has taken the liberty of using my computer to access this site under the screen name Enigma. I realized this a few minutes ago when I finished postiing a comment on spinmaster mikes Bush blog. I will take credit for the post and apologize for it being under Enigmas screen. Seems as though this individual was up before me today. I paid no attention to the sign in because I did not sign out last evening and thought I had just picked up where I left off.

  I had a discussion  with this young fellow about the whole matter and have resolved the situation. I apologize to any one who may have been offended and assure you enigma is gone, along with my computer being locked.

This is not my way of doing buisness and will not allow it in my home.

I ask MarcS to please disable this screen name if possilble.

UNDECLARING MY CITIZENSHIP

Becoming Illegal (From a  ?  resident to his senator)

The  Honorable ( Pick a name)
Senate Office Building
309 Hart
Washington DC,  20510

Dear Senator ???????,

As a native (Pick a State) and excellent customer of the Internal Revenue
Service, I am writing to ask for your assistance. I have contacted the
Department of Homeland Security in an effort to determine the process
for becoming an illegal alien and they referred me to you.

My primary reason for wishing to change my status from U.S. Citizen to
illegal alien stem from the bill which was recently passed by the Senate
and  for which you voted. If my understanding of this bill's provisions
is accurate, as an illegal alien who has been in the United  States for
five years, all I need to do  to become a citizen is to pay a $2,000
fine and no income taxes for three of the last five years. I know a good
deal when I see one and I am anxious to get the process started before
everyone figures it out.

Simply put, those of us who have been here legally have had to pay taxes
every year so I'm excited about the prospect of avoiding two years of
taxes in return for paying a $2,000 fine. Is there any way that I can
apply to be illegal retroactively? This would yield an excellent result
for me and my family because we paid heavy taxes in 2004 and 2005.

Additionally, as an illegal alien I could begin using  the local
emergency room as my primary health care provider. Once I have stopped
paying premiums for medical insurance, my accountant figures I could
save almost $10,000 a year.

Another benefit in gaining illegal status would be that my daughter
would receive preferential treatment relative to her law school
applications, as well as "in-state" tuition rates for many colleges
throughout the United States for my son.

Lastly, I understand that illegal status would relieve me of the burden
of renewing my driver's license and making those burdensome car
insurance premiums. This is very important to me given that I still have
college age  children driving my car.

If you would provide me with an outline of the process to become illegal
(retroactively if possible) and copies of the necessary forms, I would
be most appreciative.

Thank you for your  assistance.

Your Loyal Constituent,

(Your name here)