Your Navy docs Rock!

The other night as we concluded the day, two patrols were under attack and fought off a small group of enemy. Relentlessly pursuing the enemy when we find them they continue to realize we are a force to contend with. With the kinetic operations being conducted on one hand, a surgeon gets notified that a local national is suffering from a separate unrelated  injury and is losing a lot of blood. The weather is past deteriorating and is now terrible. Fog so bad you couldn’t see 10 feet ahead of you with drizzle. The docs worked their magical touch and was able to stabilize the local national with professionalism within their bombed out stone structure. The relatives of the injured were very grateful for the doctors help. We planned to medevac the patient but as we tried the first section of aircraft had to wave off because the weather. A more specialized aircraft was brought in and the crew asked us the status of the patient because he was willing to sacrifice the crew to come in, totally blind. After knowing the status of the patient our docs said they will keep her alive throughout the night and we waved off the last medevac even though they might have been able to get in.

 

The docs stayed up all night and conducted superb medical attention so that the local national would live. Come morning, the fog was still there just as bad but the local national’s condition had improved. The docs had pulled her through the night and she would live to see another day.

 

I’ve seen dozens of events like this and know from first hand how your Marine warriors and Navy warriors are taking the fight to the enemy both kinetic an non kinetic.

 

Semper Fi

Comments

[Don]

"No better friend. No worse enemy.", kind of says it all. Safe travels sir. Semper Fi.

[Sheila]

That is how hearts and minds are won and lives changed: one at a time. God bless and protect all who wear the uniform.

[Miss Em]

Major,

Please give my JOB WELL DONE to a pair of very dedicated "Doc's".

Should I send you some thread and a needle to put the buttons back on the shirt you were wearing as you wrote this. I think your chest got a little bigger...and rightly so. :)

Miss Em
Austell, Ga.

[mindy1]

I love Docs

[Ann CT Troop Supporter]

Good to hear the good work being done.
Be Safe to All of You.

[Pincher]

...FOR ALL OF THE MAJORS' FANS....
I may be in the dog house for doing this... However, it won't be the first or the last time..
The Major has a special day on December 23rd...
...IT IS HIS BIRTHDAY..
As you know he will be celebrating away from home in Afghanistan.
So, Major, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Thank you for what you do and for where you are this birthday and Christmas. You are the very best!

[Don]

Happy Birthday Major. A virtual stogie sent your way.

[Sally Field]

"Over hill, over dale
As we hit the dusty trail,
And those caissons go rolling along........."
Oh wait a minute...that's the Army song....I guess for this Marine it's just OVER THE HILL!!!!!!
Happy 40th Birthday Major Pain...
We like you...we really, really like you!!!

[Karen I]

Happy Birthday. WOW! The Major has a Major birthday. Continued thanks from me. Continued thanks with a birthday spanking from kilo alpha.

[Concerned Grunt]

Major - 40??? You're *gasp* the big 4-0???

I'm Concerned you might be too old and decrepit to KEEP UP with us young grunts. IF ya know what I mean.

Happy Birthday. Let me know if ya need Tony 'n the boys to help ya blow out those freakin' candles.

[Tony]

*squawk* Major. WHOA *squawk* That's some mighty big *squawk* firepower. DUDE *squawk* dowse them candles; you're *squawk* giving the bad guys our position!!!

[Al Gore]

Major Pain - for the love of God and all that is holy about global warming, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT light those candles !!!!!!!!

PS Hi Sally Fields. I really really like YOU. And Happy Birthday to YOU on the 25th, you fetching little wench. (Oh did I just say that out loud??)

[Elvis]

auhhhhhHappyHappyBirthdayBaby
auuhhhhhhanThankyathankyaverymuch!

[Bill Clinton]

Hey Al,
Slip Sally a stogie for me.

[Mrs. Tutwiler, GyQuilter]

Now Maj Pain, dear -- please don't over do it on your milestone of a birthday! You're not as young as you think you are and your bones won't take the constant pounding that they used to... The Church Ladies are busy as bees making nice padded cushions for each of the vehicles you may be riding in, so just be a little patient. We are having just a wee bit of trouble finding all the cammo material, so we may have to use just a little pink in some of them. You won't mind?

Happy Birthday!!!

[Concerned Grunt]

Oh, Mrs. Tutwiler-r-r-r-r-r, could you please stand a little more to the left....just one..more..tha-a-a-at's right...under that mistletoe...

KISS KISS KISS

[anon]

Did you get a 40 gun salute for your birthday?

Here's to the next 40 years!

[E.A.Poe]

"There was a brave Major deployed,
Who a good stoge enjoyed,
The CLs sent him cake,
The staff at Graceland had baked
And he boomed "thank ya very much" in his loud voice

When he started to eat that cake...OH YUM!
He found a large rat had eaten each crumb!
He yelled at the rat "You dirty Snake"!
The Rat said "for pity sake...
I'm the King of this FOB don't you know,
And if you don't like it/...
you can go.....
Now why don't you put down that rake!"
Happy Birthday Major!!!!

[R Frost]

continued from above......

Well, the Major, being a Pain,
Drew his Kabar knife, and with it, the rat was slain.
Down to the Mess Hall he sulked,
Green with envy, looking as if he'd been Hulked.

Then suddenly a grin spread 'cross is face...
As he realized he'd won the final rat race.
His gait quickened, his mood improved;
Out of his way the Grunts did move.

[janet]

Happy Birthday Major B and Merry Christmas to you and all those with whom you serve. God bless you all.

[Sammy D]

Merry Christmas, Major Pain - to your family and your fellow Marines; my deepest appreciation to all of you for giving so much to our beloved country. We hold you all dear in our hearts.

[Karen I]

Merry Christmas Blessings to you, our Marines, our Troops our Veterans and their families and friends.

[Bridget]

Merry Christmas to you Major and all those serving with you.
Thank You!

[Sammy D]

Bridget - Happy, Happy Birthday to you on this special day. We CLs love you, and I think Maj P is rather fond of you, too :-) Thank you for being such a great troop supporter and dear friend to all your Budbies.

[Mrs. Diva]

To my favorite Major PIA, I'm sorry I missed your birthday (at least on here), but my computer had the flu ;) I hope you had a great day, even though I know you missed spending it with those you love. Happy 40th ya old fart!

I'm wishing for you to have a very quiet, peaceful, and Merry Christmas with lots of coffee and your favorite stoags! Take care of your hoofs ;)

[Mrs. Diva]

Bridget, Happy Birfday!! The CL's are all very blessed to have you as our friend. Thanks for all you do, Budby!

PS Thanks Major P for "introducing" all the CL's to one another through your blog ;)

[anon]

Merry Christmas Major Elvis and a Happy New Year too!

[Bridget]

Ditto that...Thanks to Major Pain for introducing all the CL's...what a group of Budbies!

[CLs one and all.....]

Well it seems appropriate with that line of thought to post this contribution from the CL's and ChoirBoys...you've seen it before...but still holds true...THANK YOU!! ....SO MUCH!!!
----------------------

Gary:
You have a lot of friends out here...and we've been busy...hope you enjoy the following...lots of folks (and you know who) have contributed to it...ENJOY!!!

Very Loosely Based on Bob Hope's Thanks for the Memories!

Thanks for the memory
Of dodging that last round,
sleeping on the ground
The infantry, the sandbox
And thoughts on life profound
How lovely it was!

Thanks for the memory
Of packages sent to the “Stan”,
Motor rounds near the can
And flags flown “over there”
And then sent home again
How caring it was!

Thanks for the memory
Of interrupts you dread,
While visiting the head
Of diving for the deck
In shower shoes or from your bed
How frightful it was!

Thanks for the memories
For Cee Gars smoked in groups
Of well deserving troops
For Keep Attacking and Heroes Calls
A grateful national does thank you all
Our support will NEVER end.

Thanks for the memories
For “F” bombs fired at will
For stories that sent a chill
For reality checks and facts that stick
Your blog was always my first pick
We thank you so much!

Thanks for the memories
For not suffering any fools
For breaking all the right rules
And identifying those without conscience
While you fought right on with a vengeance
Your courage means so much.

Thanks for the memories
Reading your emails was a trial
All our attempts to make you smile
The pictures you can paint
Could leave one feeling faint
Of warriors in kilts
Skipping across the desert silt
The winds had started blowin’
I knew where this was goin’
Your words were such a hoot
The visuals a beautJ
Oh how twisted it was!

A major pain in the ass
But a Captain still, alas
Oh wait, there was good news
Some friends had left us clues
Your name was on the list
Capt B, he will be missed
The oak leaves have been pinned
Let the name change begin
Major thank you, so much……

Thanks for the memories
Taking care of all our Grunts
Tales of daring and thrilling hunts
Honor, God, Country, & Corps
Told in a way that makes hearts soar
Stories gallantly told of the latest Ops
That in my book would make you Tops
But then that would make it all lethargic
‘cause we’d have to “promote” you to MGySgt!
:-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o

Thanks for the memories
While Pepsi’s not my choice
My eyes were very moist
A little girl-a big brave man
Share a single soft drink sitting in the sand
Compassion is a gift!

Thanks for the memories
Of AnyMarines and Military Blogs
The care of others you give so free
You make us all the best that we can be!

Thanks for the memories
Of a Hard Drive gone Floppy
Virus’s tend to make them sloppy
Joysticks are replaceable
But you’re not expendable
So, Be safe…..and thanks….for the memories!

Thanks for the memory
Of chemlights in the dark,
Hearing they were attached to nipples
Hit me like a spark!

Thanks for the memory
Of Assholes at Thanksgiving
Knowing you were far from home
What a way to make a living!

You gave us laughs
You gave us hope
We felt your pride and anger
We hoped that you would
ALWAYS know we were
Right there when you faced danger!

Thanks for the memories
Of Marines cringing in terror
What? Is that an error?
Not so funny--- when attacked
By Monster, Melted, Easter Bunny!

Thanks for the memories
Your dedication near and far
Make YOU a real big star
When you’re deployed or just annoyed
A point you make, for the sake
Of all who fight the fight.

Thanks for the memories
For stories that made us laugh
For new people that we’ve met
That we never will forget
And for the new friends yet to come!

Thanks for the memories
Of playing nice with us
While telling CodePink ‘You Suck!’
For helping SMASH with his hippy bash
And cheering the soldiers up
How thankful we are!

Saved letters in the night
With scents both sad and bright
And though you roam
They bring you home
And make you feel alright!

Oh the pinkos you will see
Moonbats in every tree
We know that you don’t play well
So you can tell them to go to h…
The Left, the Right
It’s one big fight
Enjoy working in DC!

Thanks for the memories
You have our gratitude Big Marine
And the places you have seen
And through it all you’ve stood tall
And kept that Honor clean
We thank you so much!

Many’s the time that we feasted (on your words!)
And many’s the time that we fasted (waiting, waiting, surely he has nothing better to do?)
Oh, well it was swell while it lasted (well really it isn’t over is it??? Is it?...More VIEW!)
We did have fun and even learned some!


AND CUPCAKE, WE THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[Code Monkey]

Merry Christmas and belated happy birthday!

[YatYas]

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas Major. God bless the MarineCorps and all the men and women of the Armed Forces as well as their families. Semper Gumby, Sir.

[Greyhawk]

Wishing you a safe and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Godspeed.

[anon]

http://www.thewarriorsong.com/video.html

[anon]

Happy New Year, Marines!

[Justin Constantine]

Major Pain,

A Navy corpsman saved my life when I was shot in Iraq in 2006, and I have the utmost respect for all the hard work that they do. Corpsman George Grant was the epitome of courage under fire, as I am sure are the Navy docs you work with. Keep up the great work!

[anon]

Happy 75th Elvis!

[Sammy D]

Maj - Elvis was SHOCKED that you remembered his birthday and took time out of your busy day to bake him a cake!!! All the Church Ladies helped him blow out his candles and then we downed our S*** Hot Shooters. Elvis said to tell you Thank ya, Thank ya very much. And then he left the building.

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[anon]

What's new in Afghanland?

[Tony]

Thank you from the bottom of my soul for ALL that you do and have done to protect this great nation of ours.

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