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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. -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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