7/21/2010 5:09:29 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 break room 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: 2100 (9:00pm)
Brief: 2115 (9:15 pm )
Depart: 2130 (9:30 pm)
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 admin on 7/31/2010
edited by CHARGER on 7/31/2010
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7/27/2010 2:58:28 AM
Lucky
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I will be able to make this one and will leave "scenic downtown Falcon" NLT 1030.
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7/28/2010 3:47:21 PM
Ted Malone
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This mission has now been delayed by almost 24 hours. New Staging on the 30th at 1100.
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7/28/2010 4:42:34 PM
Lucky
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Thanks for the update, but due to my band playing in Denver on Friday and leaving at 1400, I won't be able to make this.
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7/29/2010 6:26:03 PM
Bob 'Can Do' Aholt
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I will be there.
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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edited by Can Do Bob on 7/30/2010
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7/29/2010 8:30:48 PM
Mary Malone
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I too cannot make this one...willl be on the road to Vegas.....someone please Thank the troops for me!!!
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7/30/2010 9:44:29 AM
Ted Malone
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This mission has been delayed again.
New staging 31 July midnight (so Friday night for the easily confused like me)
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
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7/30/2010 5:08:39 PM
Gail
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Thank you SO MUCH for making the time and date clear for those of us easily confused.  I've been out of town for a couple days, but plan to be there tonight. (Just hope I don't turn into a pumpkin!)
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7/30/2010 5:14:37 PM
Ted Malone
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I won't be there unfortunately, I'll just be touching down in Denver about that time.
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7/30/2010 10:47:51 PM
Abe Duran
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I am getting ready to head up for my Brownie Stay out of my way Robin
any change call my cel 719-250-5807
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7/31/2010 9:10:27 AM
Ted Malone
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Am currently trying to find out the status of this mission, because I received an update that leads me to believe it was postponed yet again, but the update was 8 hours after they were supposed to have left.. It's possible that this mission will be on for later this evening.
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7/31/2010 2:14:54 PM
Ted Malone
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I've now gotten official word on this mission. Staging tonight at 2100 (9pm).
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7/31/2010 4:02:09 PM
Abe Duran
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PUEBLO CO
Be at Loaf & Jug - exit 102 - off I-25 by Sam' s Club
Stage 2000 hrs (8:00 pm)
Leave 2015 hrs (8:15 pm)
Hope they have brownies
edited by nuguy on 7/31/2010
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7/31/2010 4:44:05 PM
Gail
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I'm planning to give it another try tonight also. And after last night's fiasco, I sure hope they have brownies for all of us!
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7/31/2010 7:42:42 PM
Bob 'Can Do' Aholt
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I will give it another go, its the least I can do. I feel for the soldiers being pushed so many times.
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7/31/2010 8:06:01 PM
Jack "StThunder"
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Will be there
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