July 21, 2005

Another Step Forward

     I consider Michael Yon both a friend and an inspiration. His most recent post is a perfect example -  score one for the away team! 

                                                     http://michaelyon.blogspot.com

Jul 21, 2005 11:22:00 AM | Current Events

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devildog6771
I signed up way back when Michael started his travels to get his emails to let me know his latest article is posted. I find myself waiting impatiently for each new article. When he wrote about his travels with the CSM, I was entranced. I was also angry. Two MSM reporters had previously requested to go along and backed out at the last moment when they realized their mode of travel. What cowards!!

Posted by: devildog6771 | July 26, 2005 at 14:35

YankeePaPa
..Hiding behind mommy's apron..lying cowardly dogs..I just can't get over how cowardly these dogs are..Then they want to get us to believe they have us by the balls..chicken shit assholes..Was at a VA facility yesterday and meant up with a couple 'ole' friends..Eli..dealing with his "Hamburger Hill" experiences..(We call them anniversaries) and then there was Michael..Another Marine..He got a purple Heart..I was just commenting..if our leaders were smart..they would incorporate a Vietnamese unit or two to help fight these cowardly dogs..Knowing that the Vietnamese without a doubt are the best guerrilla fighters in the world.."Yes"..he agreed.."if we were fighting Vietnamese forces instead of these cowardly dogs..there would be 17,000 dead Americans instead of 1,700"..That's saying a lot coming from a couple old farts who've have been there and understand the concept of formidable fighting forces instead of these "Dogs of the Dessert"..

Posted by: YankeePaPa | July 23, 2005 at 09:06

Derek
Thanks for posting this link finally a reporter thats there and is telling it exactly how he see's it

Posted by: Derek | July 22, 2005 at 23:43

arrasmith
I've read all of Michael's reports and really appreciate the insight of what he writes. One of the latest comments really hit me though ..... information had recently come in that the terrorists were plotting to kill a journalist here in Mosul, and some officers believed the target was me. There is an interesting aside about a spy that Deuce Four detained who was actively trying to persuade me to visit what he described as a "safe" place in Iraq. While he is now in Abu Ghirab, I am still with Deuce Four, both of us "safe" for the moment. [For the record: If I am ever captured and seen on television telling the world that America is evil, I am lying.] ..... That along with his articles about going around pretty much by himself in the North gave me pause. Stay safe,

Posted by: arrasmith | July 22, 2005 at 19:55

membrain
Yon is outstanding. I read all his stuff. Amazing man.

Posted by: membrain | July 22, 2005 at 10:55

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