[ChiefKujo]

Nope, still here and not under arrest.

For the record, the admin was correct in pulling the thread as some competent Freeper was able to piece-together a general location from previous posts. However, the specific location could not have been determined, even with the clues I left.

Additionally, the secrecy was so great that people guarding the mess hall didn't even know who was inside--even after he left and took off.

I had no prior knowledge of his visit other than the generic word given out that there would be a "special guest" attending the dinner. I was outside the building and heard a roar so loud, it shook the place. It was then that I put the clues together. When I got back to work and, after considering the implications, the timing, security situation, and the level of detail to announce, went with the post.

ChiefKujo

[PFKEY]

Nope, still here and not under arrest.

Glad to hear that.

Has anyone said anything at all to you?

If not do you expect that someone will?

[MEG33]

As you can see your post and the subsequent announcement generated little response LOL!God bless you and keep you safe.Thanks for serving our country.The pictures of Bush mingling with the troops are terrific.Hope you've seen them.

[Paleo Conservative]

However, the specific location could not have been determined, even with the clues I left.

How many airbases in Iraq could possibly have handled Air Force One? I think that criteria alone narrows in down to Baghdad International Airport.

[RobFromGa]

I am very glad to see that you are back and didn't get in trouble. You created a memorable thread. Can you give a little more detail on how the event went. How is morale after the visit?

Freegards and thanks for your service.

RobFromGa

[lentulusgracchus]

Chief,

Caught Fox News breaking in to drop their flash Thursday, and I was really surprised and thrilled to see Dubya had done it. I didn't know about Hillary in Afghanistan, so I was unaware of any political competitive dimension to the President's visit.

Too bad, really, that Hillary is up there. People from Congress ought to look in on the troops every now and then, but when she does it, well, as someone pointed out upthread, it just makes it all political. Because now, if the President just wanted to run over there to tell you guys "Happy Thanksgiving" in person and pass some turkey around, the fact that other pols were up in Afghanistan stunting for the home folks makes it look like Arbusto was doing it too.

Frankly, I'd thought to myself earlier in the week that it would be really cool if the President could drop in on his people pulling all that theater duty on the holiday, and damn if he didn't do it! And that after that DHL freighter had to return to base after being tagged by an SA-14. Talk about stone cojones! He's showing the old fighter jock in him -- kick the tire and light the fire, we're going to Baghdad! That is just totally cool -- thanks for the flash traffic, I appreciate it along with all the rest of the guys and girls on FR.

Interesting thought, though........regarding that DHL freighter, how was it that that SA-14's IR seeker wound up burying itself in a wingtip, rather than finding an engine? Are these guys doing something we're not hearing about?

Jus' wondering.....don't get in trouble on our account!

[DefCon]

hoo-ra
that will sure be one to remember
keep yourself safe
thanks for the reply

[spookycc]

Glad to see you back, ChiefKujo!

Thank you for your service to the USA!

[temijin]

am on your team chief. don't know how but if I can help I'm yours

[sandlady]

Just a heads up, Chief.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=798876