September 14, 2011

Requiem

Our mission is long in the past, but I thought I would post a link to an L.A. Time Story on LTC Pat Frey, who I frequently referenced in this blog (as LTC Tomahawk).

A Look Inside a National Guard Unit Known for Valor, Dysfunction



Sep 14, 2011 11:47:08 AM

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