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2007-10-31 Afghanistan

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Posted by Sherry 2007-10-31 17:30|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 The presentation of this award to Captain Scott Markle underscores the very essence of what we believe about air power and the vital role America's Air Force plays in our nation's defense," said Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, who presented the trophy to Captain Markle.

He said that with a straight face after the Air Force repeatedly tried to kill the A-10 as an operational vehicle. It literally took a Congressional act, throwing aside the Key West Agreement, that told them to transfer the craft, pilot and crew to the Army if they started to decommissioning the A-10s.

Posted by Procopius2k 2007-10-31 18:55|| 2007-10-31 18:55|| Front Page Top

#2 YES!

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2007-10-31 19:06|| 2007-10-31 19:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I love Warthogs--the most beautiful ugly airplane ever built.

Posted by Mike 2007-10-31 21:33|| 2007-10-31 21:33|| Front Page Top

#4 40 telewhackers...sent to Hell with allan and his demons. As a Navy guy...I salute Capt Markle! More, please.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2007-10-31 22:43|| http://theworldsworstblog-really.blogspot.com/]">[http://theworldsworstblog-really.blogspot.com/] 2007-10-31 22:43|| Front Page Top

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