Michelle MC, bravest girl in the Army - Page 2

execrable · 03-23-2007, 08:07 AM

I think we can all puff our chests out a little from this wonderful young lady. Let's not forget Major William Chesarek who is the first American to recieve the Distinguished Flying Cross - also in the act of rescuing Michelle Norris's commander.

Pictures here

Especially when news press of US/UK collaboration concentrates on the mistakes that happen in War.

glyn · 03-23-2007, 09:13 AM

[quote=execrable;358146]I think we can all puff our chests out a little from this wonderful young lady. Let's not forget Major William Chesarek who is the first American to recieve the Distinguished Flying Cross - also in the act of rescuing Michelle Norris's commander.

Forgive the little correction execrable, but the DFC was awarded to US flying personnel in WW2.

Expat Canuck · 03-25-2007, 01:20 AM

Good job!

She's also somehow even more hot with an assualt rifle in her hands.

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-25-2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pdf27

None, nor am I ever likely to get any (being both REME and a STAB, I'm highly unlikely to find myself in such a situation - and frankly I don't think I'm the type of person to act like that anyway). I was merely trying to inject some reality to the discussion by pointing out that soldiers with far higher awards - which the VC and GC undoubtedly are - have not recieved the same level of promotion that Bluesman was suggesting she be given.

Guess what...............her actions when needed told me a lot............shame you could not see it .............we know the reality and politics...................

Ray · 03-25-2007, 15:54 PM

Good show, that girl!

dave lukins · 03-25-2007, 16:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pdf27

None, nor am I ever likely to get any (being both REME and a STAB, I'm highly unlikely to find myself in such a situation - and frankly I don't think I'm the type of person to act like that anyway). I was merely trying to inject some reality to the discussion by pointing out that soldiers with far higher awards - which the VC and GC undoubtedly are - have not recieved the same level of promotion that Bluesman was suggesting she be given.

pdf never underestimate(i'm sure you don't)the importance of the "background r's) in every Regt etc, Your contribution is as important as the frontline Troops. They would'nt get to the front without you guys. In our reunions the REME of yesteryear are always invited, I'm talking of the LAD of 30+yrs ago. The Tankies never forget our friends attached!

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-25-2007, 17:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dave lukins

pdf never underestimate(i'm sure you don't)the importance of the "background r's) in every Regt etc, Your contribution is as important as the frontline Troops. They would'nt get to the front without you guys. In our reunions the REME of yesteryear are always invited, I'm talking of the LAD of 30+yrs ago. The Tankies never forget our friends attached!

Well said David

Ray · 03-26-2007, 00:39 AM

Our British officers of my Regiment come all the way from the UK to attend our Regimental Reunions, which are held every five years.

For our Unit Reunions/ Battle Honour Days etc, all our attached personnel are invited.

For weddings, our Unit bands are sent from wherever they are, to play for the wedding reception, apart from sending help to organise the wedding military style!

A great way to maintain and foster our camaraderie.

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-26-2007, 00:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

Our British officers of my Regiment come all the way from the UK to attend our Regimental Reunions, which are held every five years.

For our Unit Reunions/ Battle Honour Days etc, all our attached personnel are invited.

For weddings, our Unit bands are sent from wherever they are, to play for the wedding reception, apart from sending help to organise the wedding military style!

A great way to maintain and foster our camaraderie.

Thats great Ray Sir, how many British officers are left that served with your Regiment ? if I may ask

pdf27 · 03-26-2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dave lukins

pdf never underestimate(i'm sure you don't)the importance of the "background r's) in every Regt etc, Your contribution is as important as the frontline Troops. They would'nt get to the front without you guys. In our reunions the REME of yesteryear are always invited, I'm talking of the LAD of 30+yrs ago. The Tankies never forget our friends attached!

I don't doubt it. My point was more that as TA I'm less likely to end up at the sharp and pointy end of things (for fairly obvious reasons - I'm never going to be good as the equivalent regular simply because I have less time to learn), as REME my job is to fix stuff rather than kill the enemy, and as a potential officer my job (should I ever get through Sandhurst) would be command & control, rather than fighting.

In terms of actual contribution to the whole I suspect it's quite high - IIRC REME are currently a shortage trade, and there are only about five officers under 40 in my entire Battalion. Still, even if everything goes to plan short of the Russians invading I won't be deployable for another 18 months or so (they don't deploy TA potential officers/officer cadets, and only in exceptional circumstances are you deployed within 12 months of commissioning). So I do kind of feel I'm about as useful as the proverbial chocolate teapot until that time - I'm being paid and doing the training, but until I'm deployable the Army really isn't getting very much back.

execrable · 03-26-2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by glyn

Forgive the little correction execrable, but the DFC was awarded to US flying personnel in WW2.

Glyn I'll forgive you anytime you ask me

- did you look at the linked BBC pages that I posted though?

I'll quote from the BBC page itself -

Quote:

The pilot involved in rescuing Pte Norris's commander received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Major William Chesarek is the first American to get the honour since World War II.

link here

JungleMike · 04-09-2007, 01:06 AM

I honestly respect anybody who wears the uniform of their country and especially those who go into harm's way.

However I can't help but contrast this with the bronze star given to Jessica Lynch. I'm sure that subject was covered here some time ago and at length.

I don't fault Jessica in any way and her comment when rescued that she was " a soldier, too" showed that she was a tough gal. However I felt US military jumped on a bandwagon too soon and overreacted.

Maybe I'm too old school but to me a bronze star should really mean more than just a glorified commendation medal.

Bravo to Michelle!!!!!!!

03-23-2007, 09:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	[quote=execrable;358146]I think we can all puff our chests out a little from this wonderful young lady. Let's not forget Major William Chesarek who is the first American to recieve the Distinguished Flying Cross - also in the act of rescuing Michelle Norris's commander. Forgive the little correction execrable, but the DFC was awarded to US flying personnel in WW2. __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.

03-25-2007, 15:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 28,236 Country:	Good show, that girl! __________________ "Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination." I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to. HAKUNA MATATA

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execrable Patron Join Date: 02-16-07 Posts: 238	I think we can all puff our chests out a little from this wonderful young lady. Let's not forget Major William Chesarek who is the first American to recieve the Distinguished Flying Cross - also in the act of rescuing Michelle Norris's commander. Pictures here Especially when news press of US/UK collaboration concentrates on the mistakes that happen in War.

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Expat Canuck Homesick Fool *Military Professional* Join Date: 05-17-05 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,020 Country:	Good job! She's also somehow even more hot with an assualt rifle in her hands.

03-26-2007, 00:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 28,236 Country:	Our British officers of my Regiment come all the way from the UK to attend our Regimental Reunions, which are held every five years. For our Unit Reunions/ Battle Honour Days etc, all our attached personnel are invited. For weddings, our Unit bands are sent from wherever they are, to play for the wedding reception, apart from sending help to organise the wedding military style! A great way to maintain and foster our camaraderie.

04-09-2007, 01:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
JungleMike New Member Join Date: 03-23-07 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 20 Country:	I honestly respect anybody who wears the uniform of their country and especially those who go into harm's way. However I can't help but contrast this with the bronze star given to Jessica Lynch. I'm sure that subject was covered here some time ago and at length. I don't fault Jessica in any way and her comment when rescued that she was " a soldier, too" showed that she was a tough gal. However I felt US military jumped on a bandwagon too soon and overreacted. Maybe I'm too old school but to me a bronze star should really mean more than just a glorified commendation medal. Bravo to Michelle!!!!!!!

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