They need to come home. It’s the right thing to do.
Everywhere else we bring our people home, and in this case, the equipment is there. Compared to the amount that goes for grants to crazy non profits, this is far more worth it.
Things like this are why I have little faith in our government leadership. The feds have been abandoning our soldiers and sailors for a century now (probably longer, but I know for certain going back to the Russian Revolution).
This strikes close to home - Papa Scoobs' cousin was a TBM backseater who never returned from a night strike over Formosa. For the past few years I've done some volunteer research work supporting DPAA's ongoing efforts to account for MIA servicemen from WW2 - attended my first former MIA reinternment ceremony in Hawaii last year. I've seen the goods, bads, and others of the POW/MIA "industry": https://www.9news.com/article/news/national/military-news/frederick-schrader-colorado/73-5a7b93a5-6ac1-4db5-a734-5f6e1c98cfe3
If you're looking for a good watch on Operation Highjump, check out this documentary that has superb color footage of Mariners and ski-clad Gooney Birds working down on the ice - Papa Scoobs' first fleet CO was a former enlisted NAP who did a tour flying in Antartica with VX-6.
THIS is why the Navy is in decline. They cannot keep promises made. How can they be expected to be successful in the future? If there is no integrity in the process . . . then there will be NO SUCCESS!
I travel overseas a little. In bars and restaurants, I discuss politics with my hosts. Like all countries, America does some embarrassing stuff, it gets pointed out, and I have to admit it. I would rather be proud of this. Where do I send my $50?
Having spent twenty-four years as aircrewman, flying in the P-3C, I am highly disappointed with our Navy. We got plenty of money for various social programs but not enough to bring our people home. Sad. Just the opinion of an old hermit.
They need to come home. It’s the right thing to do.
Everywhere else we bring our people home, and in this case, the equipment is there. Compared to the amount that goes for grants to crazy non profits, this is far more worth it.
You're right, CDR. Recovering these men is the only honorable and responsible thing to do.
A promise broken. And they wonder why people won’t enlist? We are seeing a disturbing pattern.
two comments:
- it should noted that the survivors had 13 days on the ice
- "The Pine Island laid a fuel slick to calm the waters" what a different time
I wanted to say something nasty about the Navy, but instead - I've got $50 bucks I'd kick in to crowdfund something.
You are right about this and wrong about “Kendi poison.”
Things like this are why I have little faith in our government leadership. The feds have been abandoning our soldiers and sailors for a century now (probably longer, but I know for certain going back to the Russian Revolution).
I bet the Kendi Krap cost the Navy more than the recovery would.
The YVAN flew PBMs? Who knew?
This strikes close to home - Papa Scoobs' cousin was a TBM backseater who never returned from a night strike over Formosa. For the past few years I've done some volunteer research work supporting DPAA's ongoing efforts to account for MIA servicemen from WW2 - attended my first former MIA reinternment ceremony in Hawaii last year. I've seen the goods, bads, and others of the POW/MIA "industry": https://www.9news.com/article/news/national/military-news/frederick-schrader-colorado/73-5a7b93a5-6ac1-4db5-a734-5f6e1c98cfe3
If you're looking for a good watch on Operation Highjump, check out this documentary that has superb color footage of Mariners and ski-clad Gooney Birds working down on the ice - Papa Scoobs' first fleet CO was a former enlisted NAP who did a tour flying in Antartica with VX-6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0bX93Snk0M
THIS is why the Navy is in decline. They cannot keep promises made. How can they be expected to be successful in the future? If there is no integrity in the process . . . then there will be NO SUCCESS!
"Special train......"
All you need to know right there.
Why am I not surprised?
I travel overseas a little. In bars and restaurants, I discuss politics with my hosts. Like all countries, America does some embarrassing stuff, it gets pointed out, and I have to admit it. I would rather be proud of this. Where do I send my $50?
Having spent twenty-four years as aircrewman, flying in the P-3C, I am highly disappointed with our Navy. We got plenty of money for various social programs but not enough to bring our people home. Sad. Just the opinion of an old hermit.