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2012/10/27 21:33:11
Subject: WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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 d-usa wrote:A general being relieved of command as he was preparing to send military assets into a sovereign country despite clear and direct orders to the contrary?
I am truly shocked.
I think it is time to step away from the blogs...
Right... that's was my first thought...
Not sure if its true (as to the reason why he's relieved), just awfully coincidential.
Here's a question to those who've been in the service...
If you knew there are assets under attack (embassy, bases, supply lines, etc...) and that's ALL YOU KNOW, but you're getting repeated calls for help.
Isn't this the case of the old Marine's "Pick up your rifle and let's go ask what's going on?" Automatically Appended Next Post: Still haven't found more info on this...
But here's the official release on Gen. Rodriguez's nomination of Africon:
http://www.stripes.com/news/obama-to-nominate-army-gen-rodriguez-to-lead-africom-1.193564
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2012/10/28 01:01:24
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Africom commander is a three year tour.
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2012/10/28 01:12:12
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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Oh... this is his 3rd year? Okay.... makes sense.
/tinfoil off.
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2012/10/28 01:21:45
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Command slot a three year tour.
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Proud Member of the Infidels of OIF/OEF
No longer defending the US Military or US Gov't. Just going to ""**feed into your fears**"" with Duffel Blog
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2012/10/28 03:48:43
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Fixture of Dakka
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I'm not entirely sure MACOMs follow the same rules.
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 Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
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Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
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2012/10/28 04:08:15
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I know Division command is one year. Three year command slot though is right. for a "COM" slot. If I remember correctly...its a vague recollection...that the next step is Branch command or onward to JOINT CHIEF OF Staff arena....Pentagon "time" I also think is in there. There's only so many slots for 3-4 stars can advance to. Rodriguez though is a good replacement for Ham. I did two of my tours with his task force. His aide always use me to coordinate blackhawk time for him when I was running the rotary wing operation in RC East. Rodriguez is the type to get down with the troops and the aide did mention we always have good coffee in our OPS Center. So Gen Rodriguez popped in and we pretty much explain how we operate. three NCO's and four Specialist running the logisticals suppport for FoB's using rotary wing assets for RC East. This guy went out his way and got us Prime Rib via the SF.
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2012/10/28 04:10:48
Subject: WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Happy troops are efficient troops.
Generals save battles, soldiers save generals?
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2012/10/28 04:19:19
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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More to it then that D
Rear Adm. Charles M. Gaouette has been "relieved" to from the Stennis group in the Med. Same time frame as Ham. Both it seems are improper judgement calls catagory. I've a feeling its over the Benghazi incident.
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2012/10/28 04:26:00
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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 Jihadin wrote:More to it then that D
Rear Adm. Charles M. Gaouette has been "relieved" to from the Stennis group in the Med. Same time frame as Ham. Both it seems are improper judgement calls catagory. I've a feeling its over the Benghazi incident.
Er... why would the Stennis group be involved with Benghazi? I can see Gen. Ham... but, the Rear Adm seems like something else is going on...
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2012/10/28 04:48:17
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Because the carrier fleet is currently operating in the Med.
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2012/10/28 05:00:19
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
Curb stomping in the Eye of Terror!
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Jihadin wrote:Because the carrier fleet is currently operating in the Med.
Oh... I must have gotten my carrier mixed then, I thought Stennis was in the Persion Gulf... 
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2012/10/28 05:02:28
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I think the Commandant of Marine Corp requested two carrier fleet in the Med at all times to support the surge in Afghanistan. 5th Fleet I do believe operates in the Persian Gulf.
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2012/10/28 05:09:24
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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The Conquerer
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Just out of curiosity. How does having a fleet in the Med help in Afghanistan?
I know our range on planes and missiles is pretty big, but I don't think its quite THAT big.
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2012/10/28 05:14:51
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Fixture of Dakka
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 whembly wrote: Jihadin wrote:Because the carrier fleet is currently operating in the Med.
Oh... I must have gotten my carrier mixed then, I thought Stennis was in the Persion Gulf...
I think you're right actually. Stennis came from the Pacific (Bremerton in August to be exact) and arrived in the 5th Fleet AOR earlier this month. There's really no way she was anywhere near Libya in September.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
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2012/10/28 05:48:27
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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It deployed four months earlier than scheduled in response to a request by the commander of U.S. Central Command, Marine Gen. James Mattis, to maintain two aircraft carriers in the Middle East. The Stennis replaced the USS Enterprise carrier group.
The deployment comes as tensions rise between Iran and Israel. Many consider it a strategic move to position the Stennis strike group in the Middle East to deter Israel from striking a nuclear-capable Iran.
Also besides 5th Fleet. The aviation wings of the Navy in Afghanistan can rotate their fighter/bombers out to either carriers in the Med/Arabian Sea as they approach their 100, 500 hrs inspections or maintenance phases. Operational Readiness of the squadrons are a priority. Also...don't flip when I say this. For their air crew and pilots to gain combat experience.
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Once you pull the pin, Mr. Grenade is no longer your friend
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2012/10/28 06:17:28
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Fixture of Dakka
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Jihadin wrote:It deployed four months earlier than scheduled in response to a request by the commander of U.S. Central Command, Marine Gen. James Mattis, to maintain two aircraft carriers in the Middle East. The Stennis replaced the USS Enterprise carrier group.
Enterprise is in the PG, not the Med. So is Lincoln.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
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2012/10/28 06:44:11
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Damn....we've no aircraft carrier in the Med lol WTH
http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html
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Also seems we've two carriers deactivating to
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Proud Member of the Infidels of OIF/OEF
No longer defending the US Military or US Gov't. Just going to ""**feed into your fears**"" with Duffel Blog
Did not fight my way up on top the food chain to become a Vegan...
Warning: Stupid Allergy
Once you pull the pin, Mr. Grenade is no longer your friend
DE 6700
Harlequin 2500
RIP Muhammad Ali.
Jihadin, Scorched Earth 791. Leader of the Pork Eating Crusader. Alpha
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2012/10/28 06:53:47
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Fixture of Dakka
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Just the one. Nimitz won't go for another decade, maybe.
Yeah 6th fleet only has a CBG when the fecal matter hits the rotar impeller.
It's almost as if we expect our allies to use thier own Navies in thier back yard.
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Avatar 720 wrote:You see, to Auston, everyone is a Death Star; there's only one way you can take it and that's through a small gap at the back.
Come check out my Blood Angels,Crimson Fists, and coming soon Eldar
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391013.page
I have conceded that the Eldar page I started in P&M is their legitimate home. Free Candy! Updated 10/19.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/391553.page
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
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2012/10/28 16:45:25
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Hallowed Canoness
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 AustonT wrote:
Just the one. Nimitz won't go for another decade, maybe.
Yeah 6th fleet only has a CBG when the fecal matter hits the rotar impeller.
It's almost as if we expect our allies to use thier own Navies in thier back yard.
That list says the Nimitz is getting mothballed in FY2024, and is to be replaced by the third carrier of the Ford class
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
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2012/10/28 18:25:31
Subject: Re:WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
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Heh...
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2012/10/28 21:10:10
Subject: WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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Shas'la with Pulse Carbine
Buffalo, NY
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I do like that the patting hand is just a little bit darker than the monkeys.
So Obama lied and 4 Americans died. Bush lied and 4000 Americans died. But somehow the outrage is equal?
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2012/10/28 21:57:59
Subject: WH Was Told That The Benghazi Attack Was A Terrorist Attack Within Two Hours
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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This topic has gone well past the sell by date.
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