National Guard pilots get distinguish flying cross

[Subdeacon Joe 23,318]

For rescues in California fires.

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-ceremony-recognizing-california-army-national-guard-mcclellan-park-ca/

 

While they were on the way to the campground, the crew received word from state and local officials and headquarters that it was far too dangerous to continue the mission.  “Turn back.”  But they decided to continue anyway, knowing they might not return.  They knew that people were in danger — great danger.

As night set in, they could see almost nothing through the miles of dense smoke.  Using their night goggles and their expert navigation skill, they reached the camp.  They found the stranded families — many of whom were badly burned and injured — and they loaded them, as many as they could, onto the two helicopters.  Then they made the perilous flight back to the base.

As soon as they unloaded the passengers, they again risked their lives and flew back into the blazing fire to rescue more victims.  Their superior said, “You cannot do this.  You cannot do it again.”  They did it.

The smoke had become even more overpowering, yet they returned a third time.  After 10 grueling hours, they completed their mission, having saved the lives of an astounding 242 people.  We are proud of them.

 

 

Edited September 15 by Subdeacon Joe

[Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 2,693]

19 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

For rescues in California fires.

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-ceremony-recognizing-california-army-national-guard-mcclellan-park-ca/

 

While they were on the way to the campground, the crew received word from state and local officials and headquarters that it was far too dangerous to continue the mission.  “Turn back.”  But they decided to continue anyway, knowing they might not return.  They knew that people were in danger — great danger.

As night set in, they could see almost nothing through the miles of dense smoke.  Using their night goggles and their expert navigation skill, they reached the camp.  They found the stranded families — many of whom were badly burned and injured — and they loaded them, as many as they could, onto the two helicopters.  Then they made the perilous flight back to the base.

As soon as they unloaded the passengers, they again risked their lives and flew back into the blazing fire to rescue more victims.  Their superior said, “You cannot do this.  You cannot do it again.”  They did it.

The smoke had become even more overpowering, yet they returned a third time.  After 10 grueling hours, they completed their mission, having saved the lives of an astounding 242 people.  We are proud of them.

 

 

You should be proud of them. 

[Utah Bob #35998 14,621]

Outstanding.
They ignored their superior. That will either get you in deep poo poo....or a medal....

or dead....with a medal. 

“Where do we get such men”

The Bridges at Toko Ri - James Michener

 

Edited September 15 by Utah Bob #35998

[Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 2,693]

Well, the President was pinning  the medal on his chest. That might temper the 

punishment some. 

[Utah Bob #35998 14,621]

1 minute ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said:

Well, the President was pinning  the medal on his chest. That might temper the 

punishment some. 

Ain’t gonna be none. 

[Sedalia Dave 10,809]

[Pat Riot, SASS #13748 18,996]

[Subdeacon Joe 23,318]

27 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said:

Outstanding.
They ignored their superior. That will either get you in deep poo poo....or a medal....

or dead....with a medal. 

“Where do we get such men”

The Bridges at Toko Ri - James Michener

 

 

Or in deep poo poo, dead, with a medal...to encourage the others.

[Utah Bob #35998 14,621]

30 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

Or in deep poo poo, dead, with a medal...to encourage the others.

Nah. 
The dead are never in deep poo poo.

[Subdeacon Joe 23,318]

11 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said:

Nah. 
The dead are never in deep poo poo.

 

 

Disobey orders, win the battle, get a medal, get shot for disobeying orders.

[Utah Bob #35998 14,621]

5 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

 

Disobey orders, win the battle, get a medal, get shot for disobeying orders.

Like Paths of Glory in the Bizzaro World.

[Subdeacon Joe 23,318]

36 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said:

Like Paths of Glory in the Bizzaro World.

 

I thought Iosef Vissariononich did that to a couple of officers in WWII.

[Pay Dirt Norvelle #90056 15]

They deserved the medals and there are people alive now that would not have been so if they had not done this.