Embed Approval
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23 May 2011
The US military in Afghanistan has approved my return with US forces. Embed should start roughly 02 June with no particular end date in mind. The plan is to start down South, head to Kabul, then elsewhere. There will be much fighting this summer. The Taliban appear to be taking a terrible beating.
Of note: rumors were spread last year that I had been barred from embed for OPSEC violations. I have never been barred from embed. Not for OPSEC or for any reason whatsoever. No military has ever accused me of OPSEC violations. The accusers have been discredited. For example, some within the milblog community spread the rumor that I had been disembedded from Canadian forces for security violations. I’ve never embedded with Canadian forces.
Bottom line: I should be back in Afghanistan in about 10 days.
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Comments
God Bless and stay healthy
Best is always with you - you know to keep a weather eye out, stay hydrated, and grab a shower when you can
We'll be here when you get back!
Sincerely,
Ted T.
OPSEC is operational security, and some people were claiming that Mike had compromised the troops with his reports and that he was not allowed to embed with troops because of it, they also made claims that he was courtmartialled and all sorts of other accusations. As Mike has said, none of that was true.
one of my sons is an EOD Tech working out of Azizullah. He's a big fan and would be glad to let you bunk with his team if you get over that way !!
They have been real busy.
Stay safe.
You might try to get some time with USAF Combat Controllers. My brothers are doing and outstanding job, pushing the tip of the spear up AQ and Talibans heine. You are doing an outstanding job, keep it up. Retired CCT and 12th Grp..
Tom Kubitz
Freeport, IL
Good luck with your embed this summer in Afghanistan with our troops. I hope you get a chance to embed with the Marines, I'd love to hear about how they're taking the fight to the enemy. Stay safe out there Michael.
BONNE CHANCE A VOUS TOUS et Biiiiiises ...
Watch yourself out there, The big bad wolf may be dead but the hornets nest has been poked severly.
and remember, if the EOD Operator start to run, it's advisable to keep up with him
Mark,
Ex 11 EOD Regt RLC
AND those who have have taken the same road as your son, military veterans, some who have children serving presently.
Thank you for your sacrifice, those left behind serve also
More like the "toxic guano of consensus journalism"
What is your expected ship date?
I know you've been waiting a long time for this. I look forward to your stellar reporting and will continue to pray for your success and vitality.
Steve
As far as the milblog community goes; I think for the most part they are a pack of arm-chair generals and idiots. I don't read them.
God Bless,
Miracle in Kunar. If you get there,
ask for Black Doc.
ofs
My prayers are with you and the men and women who fight for our liberty. God be with you as you journey with them.
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