Unit of POW's identified (vanity)

23 Mar | self

[SLB]

MSNBC just issued a release from the Army. The POW's were ID's as being from teh 507th Maint Co at Ft Bliss, TX.

May God Bless Our Soldiers and President Bush.

[firewalk]

bttt

[Travis McGee]

Please drop my remarks prior to #37.

[CheneyChick]

I am impressed with your retraction and apology. That kind of courage and humility is worthy of respect. I know your intentions are good. Thank you. CC

[af_vet_rr]

General Abizaid is talking about the POWs right now, saying 12 are missing.

[Diva]

I must have had two stupid pills this morning.

Yes you did!

[Travis McGee]

You are right, I am wrong, and I would gladly be smacked in the head with a 2X4 by everyone on this thread to be able to rewind this last 1/2 hour and shut my damn mouth.

My anger at our PC leadership is totally misdirected and ill-timed.

[Travis McGee]

At least.

[kellynla]

I personally accept your apology. Let us all remember who the enemy is and do not let the pacifist propaganda machine fog our vision and goal. I am outraged over the apparent execution of the POW's. Let us all pray for them and their loved ones. This is certainly not the time nor the place to criticize our armed services, their training or personnel. Up until this point, the coaliton forces have performed exemplary. Semper Fi

[Travis McGee]

No excuse. Pure stupidity, misdirected anger.

[Travis McGee]

Thank you, and I apologize again.

There will be time to analyze this coldly when the war is over and our POWs are home.

[CindyDawg]

When the war is over:').

[Pharmboy]

I understand. Thanks for the reply.

[Friend of thunder]

My anger should be directed at the PC military leadership which is sending support troops into an area full of hostile stay-behind enemy formations when those troops are given less than 100 rounds of practice ammunition for their rifles per year,

If this is true (and I have no way of knowing if it is or not) then I understand your anger. I do not understand why it was directed against the troops, I realize you have apologized for this – it is not my place to accept (or reject) your apology.

[mystery-ak]

Your above statements hurt me deeply......

[concerned about politics]

Power outage in San Fransico. What's up, CA freepers? (KGO Radio)

[AmericanPhoenix911]

I respect your sincere apologies. You did not appear to hide behind defensiveness. You did not blame others. You listened to feedback, and took action. That's to be admired in my book. Would that there were more in the world with the courage to do the same.

[CedarDave]

Thank you for your apology. Having passed by Fort Bliss many times, I can only imagine the agony, sadness, anger and other visceral emotions that those stationed there are going through right now.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

MOS 27X PATRIOT System Repairer

Major duties. The PATRIOT system repairer performs or supervises direct and general support level maintenance on the PATRIOT missile system, associated equipment and trainers. Skill Level 2. Performs direct and general support level maintenance on the PATRIOT Information and Coordination Central, Engagement Control Station, Radar Set, Antenna Mast Group, Launching Station and Communications Relay Group. Performs tests and adjusts components to specific tolerances and determines shortcomings and malfunctions in electronic assemblies, subassemblies, modules and circuit elements with common and system peculiar test equipment. Isolates malfunctions using automatic and semi-automatic program maintenance diagnostic software, unit self test and built in test equipment. Develops specialized computer software tests to evaluate suspected faults. Isolates system interface malfunctions. Determines serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies, subassemblies, modules and circuit elements. Repairs unserviceable items by removing and replacing defective components. Operates and performs unit level maintenance on standard and system peculiar test equipment. Performs quality control measures and serves on maintenance and inspection teams. Completes maintenance and supply forms. Provides technical assistance to supported units.

These are not low-class people, regardless of their socio-economic origins.

[af_vet_rr]

If you look at the pictures, it's mostly caucasians. I know that's not a big deal and probably shouldn't be brought up, but it looks like a cross-section of America.

[Travis McGee]

I am sorry for hurting you, and I deeply regret my stupid and incredibly badly timed remarks.