7/16/2010 12:46:54 PM
Ted Malone
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The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to support the deployment of troops from Ft. Carson "over there" in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This is one of many deployments that will be happening over the next several days. This mission will consist of us greeting the troops as they arrive to the military terminal and prepare for deployment. After this, will hang out in the breakroom for awhile (usually a bit more than an hour) and then assemble again and salute the troops as they board the plane.
My personal opinion is that this mission type is by far the most important mission that we perform. We are the last civilians that these troops will see before they deploy, and I've heard on a number of occasions that having us there supporting them means more to them than anything.
Staging will take place at the end of the paved section of road near the Military Terminal at the Colorado Springs Airport.
To get to the staging location, take Drennan/Milton Proby east from Powers into the Colorado Springs Airport. Take the first right about 3/4 of a mile in and then make an immediate left. You'll notice large signs that point to Crestview Drive and Bud Breckner Blvd. Depending on where you look, there also may be a sign that says Air Cargo road. These are all the same road and lead to a series of defense contractor buildings. Follow this around past the buildings until you come to the end of the pavement. We will stage in the right lane of the road at the end.
Stage: 2230 (10:30pm)
Brief: 1245 (10:45pm)
Depart: 2300 (11:00pm)
If you have not previously filled out the Dod Access Form and plan to attend this mission, please do so. Even if you have a valid military ID that allows you access to Ft. Carson you will NOT be allowed to participate in this mission unless your information is included on this form as well.
You can find the form and information about it here: http://forums.coloradopgr.org/topic56-ft-carson-and-peterson-afb-access-list.aspx
Hope to see you there.
edited by CHARGER on 7/24/2010
edited by admin on 7/25/2010
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7/22/2010 6:59:58 PM
Brad Lewellen
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To talk the talk, I have to walk the walk.
This is the only one of the currently listed Send Offs that I can make because of work, so I plan to drive down for this one.
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7/22/2010 7:40:45 PM
Ted Malone
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I know what you mean. I've not been able to do these this week because of work (6am meetings every day) and I'm hopping a plane Sunday for Seattle for the week.
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7/24/2010 5:16:11 PM
Ted Malone
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This mission has slipped by 8 hours.
New staging is 1930 (7:30pm)
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7/24/2010 5:51:17 PM
Brad Lewellen
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Unfortunately, the earlier time keeps me from being able to attend. Just got home from work a while ago and just found this time change.
Plus, my bad, I thought this mission was at 0000 tonight, not tomorrow night. Isn't 0000 25 July tonight? Either way, I can't make it tonight, and I can't go tomorrow night.
edited by CHARGER on 7/24/2010
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7/24/2010 6:06:55 PM
Abe Duran
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With this time change, I won't be able to attend. Will be in Westminster Co for my Grandsons wedding.
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7/24/2010 6:34:40 PM
Ted Malone
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Yes, the mission is now 7.5 hours LATER, originally we were staging at Midnight TONIGHT, but now it's 7:30pm TOMORROW.
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7/24/2010 6:35:45 PM
Gail
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Please claify time and date of this mission for me. It's now listed as Sunday, 25th, 7:30 pm? but says it has slipped 8 hours from previous time of midnight. Is there something wrong with my thinking? Did you possibly mean 7:30am instead of 7:30pm? HELP??!!??!!??!!
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7/24/2010 6:53:25 PM
Brad Lewellen
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I think he means it slipped 19.5 hours to 7:30 pm on Sunday, 25 July.
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7/24/2010 7:03:25 PM
Gail
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I wish I was as sure as you are about the time. Can someone call Ted and ask him for clarification?
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7/24/2010 7:09:45 PM
Brad Lewellen
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I just went and looked at the most current schedule for A/DACG, and this mission IS currently scheduled to stage at 1930.
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7/24/2010 8:10:47 PM
Ted Malone
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Yeah, I obviously can't count. The staging time of 1930 is correct.
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7/25/2010 7:48:12 AM
Mary Malone
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Yes..as of right now...the time stamp of this posting...the mission stands as happening this evening ...staging is still at 1930..(aka 7:30PM) ...the whole slipped or pushed forward verbage can be confusing....just always look at the day and time !!!
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7/25/2010 7:50:45 AM
Mary Malone
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Since Ted will be on a plane......is there any Ride Captain for this mission???
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7/25/2010 1:20:09 PM
Bob 'Can Do' Aholt
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Right now I should be back in time to make this.
Troops, ‘Be Safe’ and ‘Have a Safe Deployment’. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Thanks for your service and everything you are doing, for us, to ensure our freedoms. We will be standing for you upon your return safely home.
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7/25/2010 5:28:06 PM
Bryan Bell
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Akula wrote:
Since Ted will be on a plane......is there any Ride Captain for this mission???
Mary, just ride Ted's bike and pretend to be him 
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7/25/2010 8:39:30 PM
Ted Malone
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Just received word on this mission (Those of you that staged for this know at least part of this). The plane broke and is now not expected to arrive until 0100. For those that want to send these guys off, new staging at 2230, with departure at 2300.
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7/25/2010 9:23:36 PM
pgr_cager_2006
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I can RC this mission. I'll be there at 2230.
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7/25/2010 9:37:03 PM
Mary Malone
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with the new time...I cannot be there...have to be up early for the movers :-( tell them Thank You for me!!!
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