OBAMA Has Come and Gone - Report from Jalalabad Air Field

First Hand Account ^ | 19 JULY 2008 | Captain Shamrock

[Captain Shamrock]

B. Hussein Obama has come and gone on his visit to Jalalabad Air Field in eastern Afghanistan. He landed about 1515 local and was gone by 1800, which is more than enough time for any Democrat to check the Natioanl Defense box, and he is now just as qualified as John McCain to speak on all matters related to Operation Enduring Freedom.

During his visit he toured the Task Force (TF) Bayonet 173rd Brigade (Sky Soldiers!) Headquarters and Tactical Operations Center (TOC).

Well, that's the big news from the front line fellow FReepers. Keep up the fight at home and we'll do our part here.

God Bless, Captain (Now Major) Shamrock

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Well, THAT was quick, wasn’t it.

[johniegrad]

Sounds like he spent a lot of time gathering information from the boots on the ground.

[My Favorite Headache]

How brave of him...a whole 3 hours!

[rawhide]

Captain, thank you for all you do for America. God bless you and protect you.

[BykrBayb]

Thank you for the report.

[autumnraine]

How many soldiers did he talk to? How long of an interview could he get with the people on the ground and seeing what is really happening? He stopped for some photo ops and that is all. Hope Katie Couric got a good shot.

[BOBTHENAILER]

He landed about 1515 local and was gone by 1800, which is more than enough time for any Democrat to check the Natioanl Defense box, and he is now just as qualified as John McCain to speak on all matters related to Operation Enduring Freedom.

ROFLMAO....the Obamination has landed!!!!

[MtnClimber]

Just long enough to ask the locals about the price of arugula.

[Sacajaweau]

I’m betting this trip is going to be a complete failure. Why?? It’s called respect....something you earn.

[Michael.SF.]

Two hours and 45 minutes?

Glad to see that he is really going to study the Afghan situation in depth.

/sarcasm

[big'ol_freeper]

Hooah.

[rawhide]

Let me correct my post:

Major, thank you for all you do for America. God bless you and protect you.

[GreyFriar]

Thanks for the report. Do you think he’ll ask for a “close assault badge” for his time spent in the combat zone?

[popdonnelly]

“How many soldiers did he talk to?”

Enough so that his entourage could shoot about 300 campaign photographs.

[SandRat]

... landed about 1515 local and was gone by 1800,...

Just long enough to go to the souvenir shop, get a pressie photo taken, visit the head, make sure the passport was stamped and reboard the plane.

[avacado]

"He landed about 1515 local and was gone by 1800"

Huh? 2 hours and 45 minutes total? LOL! This has to be a joke, right?

[Schnucki]

LOL!

Thanks for the local update on obama's lightning "listening" tour. :)

[bmwcyle]

COWARD OBAMA

[JimSEA]

Thanks Major for keeping this campaign event in perspective. LOL

[BOBTHENAILER]

Was he ducking withering sniper fire the whole time?

[pyrless]

That’s a pretty quick duck and run, even without any sniper fire. Makes him America’s hero, right up there with Hilarity.

Keep up the good work, Major. God bless.

[rocksblues]

Waiting for the photo’s to show how much the troops really support the Messiah!

[Captain Shamrock]

I spoke to a few soldiers who shook his hand but privately told me they would never vote for him.

[Coffee200am]

I hope he at least waved to the troops...Hussein wouldn’t want the little baby killer soldiers to get all disappointed would he? I just “hope” nobody panted a bulls eye on the plane...

[Sacajaweau]

Need some info to work with. When did Obama last go to Afghanistan and Iraq? How long was he there?

[dfwgator]

“Obama has left the building...”

[Mr Rogers]

Good report. I spent about 4 months at JAF after the extra Brigade was added...had a bit of overlap with the 173rd.

Best wishes for y’all. Did Obama have time to buy some bread? How about his detailed discussions with local commanders? Time in the Chow Hall? Did he have a chance to enjoy both aisles of the PX? Did he even have time to use a latrine?

Inquiring minds want to know...

[SandRat]

... landed about 1515 local and was gone by 1800,...

Just long enough to go to the airport gift shop, get a pressie photo taken, visit the head, make sure the passport was stamped and reboard the plane.

[SIDENET]

How brave of him...a whole 3 hours!

Hell, he's practically a veteran now.

[seoul62]

Well, if he will not take a question from anyone, how is he going to commit to a debate?/Just Asking - seoul62......

[RC2]

Did this guy get off the plane or did he just sit there and wait for them to refuel? This guy is a joke.

[tobyhill]

2 hours 45 minutes, just enough time to fill up.

[Captain Shamrock]

It’s not a joke, it just sounds like one...but in all fairness I understand he went to Kabul and Kandahar as well.

[Drill Thrawl]

Will he also be invading Pakistan while he’s in the area?

[pyrless]

Let’s see if he spends the same amount of time getting familiarized with other, just as critical, areas like Paris.

[Diogenesis]

Perhaps if stayed longer he would have been called to the Islamic prayer.

[rawhide]

Hell, he's practically a veteran now.

Yeah, and if he bumped his head getting out of the airplane, he can get himself a 'John Kerry' Purple Heart.

[nuconvert]

what kind of reception did he get?

[lonevoice]

Obama in Afghanistan for a grand total of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Wow, he's a quick study! He's surely qualified to claim foreign policy and military expertise now.

Thanks, Major, for the report from the ground. It'll be even more interesting to see how his embedded journalists report this "event" after reading your post. Thank you for your service, sir.

[tbpiper]

Air Force WannabeOne did a touch and go.

[Bubba_Leroy]

Obama already knows everything worth knowing. He just made the trip to show the little soldiers on the ground that he feels their pain.

[Sacajaweau]

Heard he was stuffing plants into his briefcase...Reminded him of the good old days...

[Coffee200am]

HEchelle ain’t with him is she?

[Spokane]

Upon being interviewed after returning to the safety of the United States, Obama said “I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base.”

[bray]

Thank you for your service Captain, two free Countries can never repay you. Our prayers are with you and your men.

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[SandRat]

Is Cheech & Chong on his staff?

[popdonnelly]

Expect the Obama campaign to express “outrage” at your report.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks for the word.,...that’s really a quick visit to gather what the real facts are on the ground ...../s

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks....