Resident *'s old unit deploys to Iraq

[TexasProgresive]

Just read in the Houston Chronicle that the 147th based at Ellington is deploying to Iraq to offer air support to ground troops. Georgie's a bit less then 200 miles from Ellington, so why doesn't he drive down and wish his compadres well and give them a send off?

"Ellington Field was the scene of tears, hugs and American flags Tuesday night as several hundred personnel from the 147th Fighter Wing of the Texas Air National Guard shipped out for Iraq.

The mission, at a time when the Pentagon is considering retiring all of the wing's F-16s, is to provide air support for ground troops. Personnel and pilots are expected to remain in Iraq until the early fall."

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3293795

[tk2kewl]

1. AWOL again.

dick

[jojo54]

2. Damn shame they didn't take him with them. eom

[Justitia]

3. Seriously, do u think he even remembers the # of his old unit?

I think he'd have to look it up somewhere to remember he was part of the 147th.

I'm serious.

[babylonsister]

4. And this is going on while the fate of Ellington is

being decided; if/when they do come home, their base might be closed. It's on the blivet's hit list. :eyes:

[Algorem]

5. He should be ashamed.Of course,he's not.