The difference between "Guts" and "Balls"
Oh, now I get it. 
......tutored......neutered....... (dog mis-heard where he was being taken).....
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From: Clifton, VA
BTW, for those of you that may not understand my post regarding "Guts" and my reference to Hal Moore, an easy way to learn about this "true leader" is to rent Mel Gibson's movie "We Where Soldiers".
As I was stationed at the Pentagon, during the early 70's his reputation as a leader of men and as someone who called it like he saw it was already in place. IMO he is a true American hero, especially for calling it like he saw it with both McNamara and Westmoreland. Effectively, ending his career.
Is anyone out there familiar with him?
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by Kyras,Sep 15 2005, 07:53 PM
Well that's cuz you're a friggin genius. I'm not.
Patty,I doubt that very much. If I where a genius, I would be very smart, if I was very smart there is a good likelyhood that I would be rich. If I where rich, I would be driving something MORE EXOTIC than an S2000. Therefore, I would not be posting here but on some NSX, Ferrari, AMG or McLaren F1 web site.
P.S. Note to myself to buy Mega Millions lottery tickets on Friday for the $250 million jackpot.
Hey, I can dream can't I?
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From: Frederick, MD
I found the following material from GOOGLE.
Indeed, all we need is a dollar and a dream (NY Lottery Cliche!)
Lt Gen Harold G. Moore (USA-Ret)
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Hal Moore retired from the Army as a 3 Star General in 1977 with over 32 years active service. Commissioned a 2nd Lt of Infantry in 1945, he served and commanded at all levels from Platoon through Division. Highlights of his career include:
Service in the Korean War as a Company Commander and Regimental S3 (7th Div)
Service in Vietnam as a Battalion and Brigade Commander (1st Cav)
Commanding General of the 7th Inf Div in Korea
Commander of Ft Ord, CA
Service as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army
After his retirement from active duty in 1977, Hal became the Executive Vice President of the Crested Butte Ski Area in Crested Butte, CO. During the '80s and early '90s, he researched and wrote a book, We Were Soldiers Once...and Young with his co-author, Joe Galloway then of US News and World Report. The book covers the first major battle of the Vietnam War, the Ia Drang Battle (LZ Xray), in which both men participated. Hal was the Battalion Commander on the ground and Joe was a UPI correspondent. The book is recognized as a classic on the Vietnam War and spent over 17 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Most Generals have a laundry list of awards and decorations a mile long. The awards most important to Moore are:
Appointment to the Honorary Grade of Rifle Platoon Sergeant by the Sergeants-Major of the 3rd Brigade, 1st CAV in Vietnam
2 awards of the Combat Infantryman's Badge
Distinguished Service Cross
Master Paratrooper
Indeed, all we need is a dollar and a dream (NY Lottery Cliche!)
Lt Gen Harold G. Moore (USA-Ret)
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Hal Moore retired from the Army as a 3 Star General in 1977 with over 32 years active service. Commissioned a 2nd Lt of Infantry in 1945, he served and commanded at all levels from Platoon through Division. Highlights of his career include:
Service in the Korean War as a Company Commander and Regimental S3 (7th Div)
Service in Vietnam as a Battalion and Brigade Commander (1st Cav)
Commanding General of the 7th Inf Div in Korea
Commander of Ft Ord, CA
Service as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army
After his retirement from active duty in 1977, Hal became the Executive Vice President of the Crested Butte Ski Area in Crested Butte, CO. During the '80s and early '90s, he researched and wrote a book, We Were Soldiers Once...and Young with his co-author, Joe Galloway then of US News and World Report. The book covers the first major battle of the Vietnam War, the Ia Drang Battle (LZ Xray), in which both men participated. Hal was the Battalion Commander on the ground and Joe was a UPI correspondent. The book is recognized as a classic on the Vietnam War and spent over 17 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Most Generals have a laundry list of awards and decorations a mile long. The awards most important to Moore are:
Appointment to the Honorary Grade of Rifle Platoon Sergeant by the Sergeants-Major of the 3rd Brigade, 1st CAV in Vietnam
2 awards of the Combat Infantryman's Badge
Distinguished Service Cross
Master Paratrooper