Regarding the Mission Accomplished Banner, it was hung by the SHIP! This was not a political statement, it was NOT placed by the Presidential Staff. It was a message from the ship to the world, we were proud of what we had accomplished. Our ship, the Carrier Air Wing, and associated Strike Group (and other allied Strike Groups present) were responsible for the initial barrage of Tomahawks and for “Shock and Awe”. We played a large part in taking down Saddam Hussain’s regime. OUR MISSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED!
Hmmm.... I wonder if Keith Olbermann would like to comment.
I always thought the way the press treated that event in general practically erased all the hard work and long hours (months) put in by all those Sailors. I appreciate you sharing my story and helping to present a different side to that moment (even if it is nine years later.) As for Keith Olbermann - I would love to talk with that guy. I have a think or two to tell him! (Although it would likely be a waste of my breath.)
ReplyDeleteI just wish your story would have shown up when the media was having their hissy fit over it all. I always thought it was blown out of proportion (even under the assumption that Bush hung the banner), but it will still be part of his legacy... at least in the short term
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