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| We Need More Men Like This |
| 2003-10-17 |
The commander of the 8,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Army Lt. Gen. John R. Vines, stepped down earlier this month because of an urgent medical condition. Gen. Vines signed off with a note to his troops that he is leaving Afghanistan "on short notice, and with troops in contact, [and] you are entitled to know why." A recent physical exam found a tumor and the three-star general is having it treated."The initial diagnosis is that I will be sore for a few weeks and return to full duty, so reports of my demise are premature," Gen. Vines wrote. "Do not therefore ask for my sheath knife or truck."His relief is Army Brig. Gen. Lloyd Austin, who Gen. Vines noted is "the man I would personally choose to lead my sons in combat." In Afghanistan, "we have incredible soldiers and airmen daily confronting some of the most evil people on the planet," Gen. Vines said. "They are an inspiration to me, and to flinch at a few mutant cells in the face of their courage would be cowardice.The note is signed "Vines, Warlord 6, Afghanistan." |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #15 My pryers are with you,W-6. |
| Posted by: Raptor 2003-10-18 8:04:15 AM |
| #14 Tony Here is another non-PC general. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2003-10-17 6:36:18 PM |
| #13 And those are just the press liasons......... Robert Crawford: ROTFLMAO! On a serious note, it is inspiring to see hear of real live military leaders, while the press fawns over "Kosovo" Clark. The President and top administration figures have to run interference and deal with the pygmies so that leaders like Vine and his troops can do the tasks that make this country safe. Hats off to 'em. Bless 'em all! |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-10-17 4:18:54 PM |
| #12 we have incredible soldiers and airmen daily confronting some of the most evil people on the planet And those are just the press liasons; the men in the field are doing even more. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2003-10-17 3:26:13 PM |
| #11 AAaarrruuugggghhh! |
| Posted by: Sgt.DT 2003-10-17 2:45:48 PM |
| #10 Bless your heart, General Vines. May God speed your recovery. |
| Posted by: badanov 2003-10-17 1:41:14 PM |
| #9 "leaf-eating nongovernmental organization representative" - what a line! Evidence that the tide is surely turning against PC madness? We can but hope... Get well soon General. |
| Posted by: Tony (UK) 2003-10-17 1:24:53 PM |
| #8 Finally, a General that reminds me of our WW2 Generals. Unlike that disgrace, Wesley Clark. |
| Posted by: Charles 2003-10-17 12:23:56 PM |
| #7 ALL the generals get cool radio callsigns (and most of the O-6's). Get well Warlord-6 we have the lead until you return. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-10-17 11:21:33 AM |
| #6 I like this dude. |
| Posted by: TheodisMaxim 2003-10-17 11:11:05 AM |
| #5 "Yar, we be generals!" |
| Posted by: seafarious 2003-10-17 10:59:45 AM |
| #4 Frank, he probably would have cut it out w/a KA-BAR but I think the Pentagon frowns on 3-Star General's operating on themselves. -"Warlord 6" - that's good to go. |
| Posted by: Jarhead 2003-10-17 10:51:29 AM |
| #3 I like that. Warlord 6 freakin' ACTUAL, baby... |
| Posted by: mojo 2003-10-17 10:32:28 AM |
| #2 Hell, I'm surprised he didn't just tell the tumor to back off. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-10-17 10:24:52 AM |
| #1 A tumor can't kill a guy like that...I'm surprised he didn't remove it himself |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-10-17 10:09:59 AM |