tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post949454964978448238..comments2024-01-03T05:18:54.650-05:00Comments on CDR Salamander: Sic Semper PirataCDR Salamanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05981221786954902349noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-35437488015056077402012-01-26T12:13:32.418-05:002012-01-26T12:13:32.418-05:00anyway stratfor map from 20th jan shows LHD-8 USS...anyway stratfor map from 20th jan shows LHD-8 USS Makin Island off Somali coast...<br />http://www.stratfor.com/image/us-naval-update-map-jan-20-2012ewok40knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-68821088125276231812012-01-25T21:30:51.124-05:002012-01-25T21:30:51.124-05:00Dogfood. Chum is cast upon the waters.Dogfood. Chum is cast upon the waters.Grandpa Bluewaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-12790800611293692452012-01-25T21:28:42.551-05:002012-01-25T21:28:42.551-05:00They are kidnappers and brigands. On dry land. To ...They are kidnappers and brigands. On dry land. To change them into pirates, just add saltwater. A fine point, admittedly.<br /><br />Seals are what they are, whether delivered by sea, air, and land.Grandpa Bluewaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-35628543140245951712012-01-25T20:46:27.656-05:002012-01-25T20:46:27.656-05:00Another win for America. Good stuff.Another win for America. Good stuff.LazyChopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-43485761628836918112012-01-25T20:45:49.062-05:002012-01-25T20:45:49.062-05:00The RNC needs to use that story to tell the WHOLE ...The RNC needs to use that story to tell the WHOLE story about the military. We are not all tier 1 units, and while they are spectacular, they will not exist completely outside the military. As we deteriorate the whole, it will go down to the tier 1 units too. The big picture way we handle Afghanistan, for instance, (mixed messages, lack of ferocity towards enemy) prolongs it, reduces intel, etc. The whole story must be told.LT Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-63244059663706849122012-01-25T20:42:42.496-05:002012-01-25T20:42:42.496-05:00No angst here, I think we can all agree that they ...No angst here, I think we can all agree that they were opportunistic douche nozzles that are not dead. And now is the time on Sprockets when we dance!LT Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-84359661316369505972012-01-25T19:26:59.626-05:002012-01-25T19:26:59.626-05:00If they're dead, what difference does it make?...If they're dead, what difference does it make? Too much angst, not enough "enjoy"Byronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-78988737463593349122012-01-25T16:15:05.093-05:002012-01-25T16:15:05.093-05:00I'll bite Sailor. If they're not Pirates,...I'll bite Sailor. If they're not Pirates, what are they? What, they didn't sign the Pirate code or fly the Jolly Roger?<br /><br />What is their status, other than dead?Brendan Dorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-62068716656938855952012-01-25T14:11:05.103-05:002012-01-25T14:11:05.103-05:00"not ONLY carry extra..." Doh"not ONLY carry extra..." DohByronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-49039021100215911142012-01-25T14:09:53.778-05:002012-01-25T14:09:53.778-05:00Ewok, please see above comment; I corrected that w...Ewok, please see above comment; I corrected that with a report from FOX saying the SEALs parachuted in...and it was probably a HALO given the very quiet nature of the insertion. They DID extract by helo.<br /><br />As for range, the Spec Ops 'hawks not carry extra fuel tanks, they can also refuel in air. Range was not the deciding factor; stealth was.Byronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-77407728861599240692012-01-25T13:55:58.196-05:002012-01-25T13:55:58.196-05:00Check the range from Djibouti to action place - qu...Check the range from Djibouti to action place - quite long for even aerially refuelled ?H-60 (I assume the secret version made known by crashing in Osama's backyard). I bet after HALO drop the extraction was handled by 160th helos operating from some warship (probably amphibious with letter H somewhere, but in emergency any DDG would suffice) off the coast.ewok40knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-62253080551631668192012-01-25T12:53:47.223-05:002012-01-25T12:53:47.223-05:00Fox News is reporting that SEAL Team Six were the ...Fox News is reporting that SEAL Team Six were the shooters and that they HALO'd in, exfil by helo. No mention of prisoners, did mention nine who were foolish enough to threaten a SEAL and who are no longer among the living.Byronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-45341177264439880262012-01-25T12:40:00.723-05:002012-01-25T12:40:00.723-05:00DB, that is a particularly infuriating story. I h...DB, that is a particularly infuriating story. I hope that the media attention will make some senior Marines rethink their stupidity.Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-24937240027414628212012-01-25T12:38:19.306-05:002012-01-25T12:38:19.306-05:00Our heroes! Excellent news to go with my morning ...Our heroes! Excellent news to go with my morning coffee. I hope that bad guys everywhere are rethinking attacking Americans.Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-27502111480491005792012-01-25T12:30:32.481-05:002012-01-25T12:30:32.481-05:00Greetings:
As my favorite Platoon Sergeant used t...Greetings:<br /><br />As my favorite Platoon Sergeant used to tell us, "Marksmanship will be practiced at every opportunity. Dead is good; deader is better."11B40noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-11211446266346742782012-01-25T12:19:20.609-05:002012-01-25T12:19:20.609-05:00Chum?Chum?Byronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-50522395760138462252012-01-25T12:18:06.720-05:002012-01-25T12:18:06.720-05:00Ah, no. They probably flew out of Djoubouti where ...Ah, no. They probably flew out of Djoubouti where we have JTF 151 base at. Either that or an amphib over the horizon. Almost guarantee that the helo's were from the Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) who are the premier rotary outfit for nap of the earth special ops insert and exfil.Byronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-54571822444861659432012-01-25T12:10:03.594-05:002012-01-25T12:10:03.594-05:00NiceNiceSurfcasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-1565025958224572402012-01-25T12:05:27.297-05:002012-01-25T12:05:27.297-05:00I am pretty sure a forward-deployed mobile floatin...I am pretty sure a forward-deployed mobile floating aviation base (aka WARSHIP) was involved too...<br />Anyway, great job, hostage rescue is one of toughest mission to pull off out there.ewok40knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-8350116652154969052012-01-25T11:52:38.073-05:002012-01-25T11:52:38.073-05:00Did I read correctly that 3 of the "pirates&q...Did I read correctly that 3 of the "pirates" were taken prisoner? Or was that just sloppy reporting?<br /><br />If we did take prisoners, where would they currently be now?<br /><br />Just curious if anyone other than the rescuees were left alive from the mission.Guestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-84256633321771306132012-01-25T11:50:37.108-05:002012-01-25T11:50:37.108-05:00I've said it before, I'll say it again: p...I've said it before, I'll say it again: play stupid games, win stupid prizes.LT Rustynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-82702934143983692992012-01-25T11:36:03.737-05:002012-01-25T11:36:03.737-05:00BZ!!! But wait... what if some of the hostage tak...BZ!!! But wait... what if some of the hostage takers turned out to be teenagers? What if they shot a tractor? Take back those huzzahs and write-em up, boys! <br /><br />(Just got finished reading a horrible story about a Marine's career issues in AFG for shooting at a fleeing bomber. Still annoyed.) DeltaBravonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-28447111606336116352012-01-25T11:11:36.225-05:002012-01-25T11:11:36.225-05:00Well, bye...Well, bye...MR T's Haircutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-77508252693524213642012-01-25T10:24:36.207-05:002012-01-25T10:24:36.207-05:00BZ to all involved. You made an old man's day,...BZ to all involved. You made an old man's day, and done us all proud.Grandpa Bluewaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-24645810486468068432012-01-25T10:00:48.529-05:002012-01-25T10:00:48.529-05:00Well, technically they <span>were</span&g...Well, technically they <span>were</span> pirates. <span>Now</span>, they're dead pirates.The Usual Suspectnoreply@blogger.com