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| Southtxponygirl - 2018-11-29 9:59 AM Gail - 2018-11-29 9:52 AM The combat fatalities for Special Operations Forces equals almost 22 times that of convential units. And yet this guys busted their guts and hearts to be SOF. They are an incredible bunch of warriors. But as a country we have largely forgotten Afghanistan although our sons are still dying on Afghanistan soil. I am pretty jaded towards our leaders - all of them - both Republicans and Democrats. You have every right to feel this way, I am so sick of the whole thing, all our men and women need to be on home soil.. 
17 years of war, thousands of lives lost, thousands lives destroyed by PTSD. Keep the bases open as a safeguard but stop the missions. Why won't a single politician or general stand up to the Pentagon elite and stop the missions? |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Since I am on the flight path to both Randolph (27 miles) and Lackland Air Force Bases (48 miles) we have have all the training Jets and Helicopters fly over all the time and when I see these I always think of our men amd women in service. And I would always wonder if your son was in one of these Jets or Helicopters during his training days flying over.. I would think to myself,, Hummm ,, I wonder if Gails and Daves son is on one of those's. Man how time fly's.  |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Gail - 2018-11-29 10:17 AM Southtxponygirl - 2018-11-29 9:59 AM Gail - 2018-11-29 9:52 AM The combat fatalities for Special Operations Forces equals almost 22 times that of convential units. And yet this guys busted their guts and hearts to be SOF. They are an incredible bunch of warriors. But as a country we have largely forgotten Afghanistan although our sons are still dying on Afghanistan soil. I am pretty jaded towards our leaders - all of them - both Republicans and Democrats. You have every right to feel this way, I am so sick of the whole thing, all our men and women need to be on home soil..
Exactly, Lots of familys torn up, lives lost and lives changed, It has gone on way to long and needs to end sending our loved ones over there.. Afghanistan is ruthless and dont give a da* for our people trying to help them, I knew theres a few that do but the evil out numbers the good, Prayers for you and Dave and to all the other familys out there not knowing and being scared for their loved ones  .. Prayers for our BRAVE TROOPS |
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Location: Kansas | Gail, I hope it's not out of line on this extremely serious topic for me to say your son is "very handsome."
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| Frodo - 2018-11-29 12:54 PM Gail, I hope it's not out of line on this extremely serious topic for me to say your son is "very handsome."
Thank you. Can you find a nice girlfriend when he comes home? :)
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Location: Kansas | My prayers are with your family and your son. You do so much good for everyone who is in need / trouble or recovering from a disaster. I pray that your son and all service members are kept safe. |
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Location: Kansas | Gail - 2018-11-29 1:18 PM Frodo - 2018-11-29 12:54 PM Gail, I hope it's not out of line on this extremely serious topic for me to say your son is "very handsome."
Thank you. Can you find a nice girlfriend when he comes home? :)
Somehow I doubt he needs any help. 
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Frodo - 2018-11-29 12:54 PM Gail, I hope it's not out of line on this extremely serious topic for me to say your son is "very handsome."
LOL .... I was just going to say that same thing ....he is darn good lookin !!!!!! |
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| My niece's husband was deployed to Afghanistan two weeks ago. I dislike war, I dislike the worry it causes everyone, I dislike feeling "helpless" waiting for updates. My thoughts and prayers go out to every single person involved. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | The thing that baffles me is we have something like 800 bases around the world. We are the number one military power, by far. The next 3 countries have a combined total of around 25 bases around the world. I realize that ISIS got started when we practically pulled out of Iraq, but at some point they have to take charge. |
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Location: Arkansas | Frodo - 2018-11-29 12:54 PM
Gail, I hope it's not out of line on this extremely serious topic for me to say your son is "very handsome."
I'm glad you asked that question, cause I sure thought it. Even if I'm old enough to be his momma  |
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| Maybe we can find him a girlfriend! A barrel racer would be perfect since she won't mind that he has to be gone so much. Hmmm....
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Location: North of the 49th Parallel | Gail - 2018-11-29 5:24 PM Maybe we can find him a girlfriend! A barrel racer would be perfect since she won't mind that he has to be gone so much. Hmmm....
Can I volunteer to be his girlfriend? But in all seriousness, will keep him and others in Afghanistan in my prayers. |
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Location: Arkansas | Would you tell us about him? I'd love to hear from a loving mother about her amazing son. . . |
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| You guys are so nice to ask me about my son.
Well...he is a pretty serious guy and we joke he joined the Military when he was 2. But seriously he is a SOF soldier and it takes most his life in extreme training and deployments. He has little chances to meet girls. He loves dogs and airplanes and he attends church by himself ( not always..lol) He bought a house in Clovis where he is based but is rarely there. What can I say - he played baseball and football but his career in Special Forces is his life.
Ladies any ideas where we could find him a girlfriend? I think he would be pretty upset if he knew I was doing this but I am certain he isn't paying attention to BHW :) There has to be a barrel racer somewhere who would like to meet him. |
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Location: Arkansas | It sounds like y'all raised a very special young man. If I had a daughter, I'd be so happy for her to meet your Jake. . .
I will continue to keep him and all the troops in prayers
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Location: Kansas | Gail - 2018-11-29 8:36 PM You guys are so nice to ask me about my son.
Well...he is a pretty serious guy and we joke he joined the Military when he was 2. But seriously he is a SOF soldier and it takes most his life in extreme training and deployments. He has little chances to meet girls. He loves dogs and airplanes and he attends church by himself ( not always..lol) He bought a house in Clovis where he is based but is rarely there. What can I say - he played baseball and football but his career in Special Forces is his life.
Ladies any ideas where we could find him a girlfriend? I think he would be pretty upset if he knew I was doing this but I am certain he isn't paying attention to BHW :) There has to be a barrel racer somewhere who would like to meet him.
Knowing how cheesey this sounds, remember Diana Ross's song "Can't Hurry Love." If you remember the lyrics, whoever wrote it was very insightful.
Look at all us ole ladies admiring your son. You're just never too old.
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Location: Oakdale, CA | prayers for your son...................and all the men and women.......... Such a courageous career....I'm certain he has plenty of potential girlfriends but y bet is he is waiting for someone with high standards like his family........... |
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Location: NE Texas | So many prayers!!!! For your son and his team as well as all who work selflessly to protect this great Nation!!! |
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