In article ,
Ed Rasimus writes:
On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:25:25 -0400, John Hairell
wrote:

Ed,

Didn't you work as an ALO with a division in Germany at one point?
I'd like to hear about your experiences working with ground-pounders,
and your opinions on Army aviation, if any.

John Hairell )

No, emphatically no. Anyone who spends more than one tour (penance) in
the TACS (Tactical Air Control System--i.e., FACs and ALOs) is of
minimal value. Sorry in advance to those career FAC/ALOs that I've
offended.

I was an ALO in the 4th ID, Fort Carson Colorado from '85-'87. This
was after being passed over seven times for O-5 and with an extension
in service for two years. Assignment taken to get a move from Holloman
AFB (great place to fly, lousy place to retire) to Colorado Springs.
Nuff said.

I liked, and more importantly respected, everyone that I ever
encountered in Army Aviation. Mas grande cojones, en todos.

Ed, did you work with a particular Brigae whiel you were there?
Tank Boy (The youngest brother in the family) was in D/4/68th
Armor at the same time. (If you saw an early '70s Chevelle with the
New Hampshire license plate "LETHAL", that was him.


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Pete Stickney
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