Rise of the Milblogs: Hugh Hewitt on the best sources of information on the war, and their blogs.

www.weeklystandard.com ^ | March 12, 2004 | Hugh Hewitt

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[RonDog]

"Milblogs" is short for "military blogs"--online journals run by active duty military or reservists who have returned to civilian life for the time being.

These first person accounts of the world and the nation through the eyes of front-line troops are changing the nature not just of the blogosphere but of American reporting. - Hugh Hewitt

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www.HughHewitt.com
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[onyx]

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[annyokie]

Thanks for the ping! I'll pass it on to all!

[Political Junkie Too]

In the category of "A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words," one would also have to add the "Gotta See This" threads by Diogenesis to supplement the military blogs.

-PJ

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Mudville Gazette lovingly remembers...



'911 Remembered: RICK RESCORLA was a Soldier'

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/978534/posts


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[RonDog]

In the category of "A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words," one would also have to add the "Gotta See This" threads by Diogenesis to supplement the military blogs.

-PJ

That would be THESE threads:

GOTTA SEE THIS! A Compiled Look at the War on Terrorism threads posted by Diogenesis. (Updated)
			Posted by ThomasMore On News/Activism 03/09/2004 7:47:37 AM PST with 34 comments FreeRepublic | 03-09-2004 | Diogenesis, ThomasMore

[onyx]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Stamp designed by Jon Wallenius, veteran of LZ Albany and LZ X-Ray from a photo of Rick Rescorla. Rick survived Ia Drang but died saving lives September 11, 2001.

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[Nitro]

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To test the theory, 100 men were fed 8 pints of beer each within a 1 hour period. It was then observed that 100% of the test subjects:

1) Gained weight.
2) Talked excessively without making sense.
3) Became overly emotional.
4) Couldn't drive.
5) Failed to think rationally.
6) Argued over nothing.
7) Had to sit down while urinating.
8) Refused to apologize when obviously wrong.

No further testing was considered necessary

[metesky]

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[gunnyg]

Don't think the following came from a Milblog--appears to be just an e-mail going around lately--anybody seen this and/or have any further scoop on this?
Thanx!

"> Subject: FW: United States Flag
>
> I would just like to pass on to all concerned. Today, here at KIRKUK AB, Iraq, we were told that we were no longer allowed to fly the United States flag. The reason we were given is so we would not offend the Iraqi people. We were told that we are not occupying this country! And apparently we are not in charge. Well, my question is this. If we are not in charge, then who is? Obviously, the Iraqi people are not. The Iraqi people do not run any of these bases over here yet, and may not for quite some time. We at KIRKUK AB, Fire Dept have up to today, both Post and Retire the colors every day. Today in a show of respect and honor especially for those who have fallen, we disobeyed the order and raised our flag, but less than an hour later we were Ordered to take our flag down. The moral here is low, but our mission remains in focus. It is a slap in the face of those families back home who have lost a loved ones. It is also a slap in the face for those who still remain here, not only protecting our people back home, but trying to make a difference here in the pursuit of freedom for the Iraqi people. I would appreciate the widest dissemination of this message. If we are to fly the Iraqi flag with our flag then so be it. But don't tell us that cant show the respect for our flag, when so many have died in the name of Freedom. The only people I think who would be offended, are the people who kill innocent women and children in the name of religion. Thank you for your support and prayers.
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> Samuel D. Arbuckle, TSgt, USAFR
> 506 ECES/CEF
> FREEDOM AB
> KIRKUK, IRAQ
> DSN(318)460-0030
> From: Talley Chuck CMSgt 506 AEG/CCC
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:11 PM
> To: Roznovsky Franklin SMSgt 355 AMXS
> Cc: 506 AEG FSGT's; 506 AEG CHIEFS
> Subject: RE: Flying of US Flag
> All outside US flags need to come down per CENTAF guidance. Col Gibson is taking this back to CENTAF. Inside flags are good, Chief T
> We are allowed to put the flag up for special days or events, but we can't have it up all the time implying that we are occupying Iraq. Chief T
>
> Sir, When we carry the bodies of our fallen men and women to the aircraft for their final flight home, can we still drape the coffins with our flag, or will that still offend the people that we are dying for so they can be liberated.
> MSgt, W. Dalton
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> CHIEF
> Harold S. Bromell, CMSgt, USAF
> 1 OG/CEM
> Langley AFB, VA 23665-2789
> (DSN 574-1927/2912
> (Comm (757) 764-1927/2912
> FAX 574-7459
> +harold.bromell@langley.af.mil
>
> Have A Nice Day


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[PGalt]

Great post. Thanks.