shygye Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Exclusive: Soldier Decorated for Bravery in the Deadliest Battle of the Afghan War Faulted for Inadequate Preparation. Link Capt. Matthew Myer, was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery in fighting off a much larger force. His voice is heard calmly talking to Apache gunships overhead. "Be advised, we're in a bad situation," Myer said. "Need you to come in hot immediately." The enemy was so close that Myer told the incredulous pilots to lay down fire within 10 meters of his position. "I know it's high risk, but we need to get these guys off of us," Myer said. "Ten meters," the pilot replied. "You got to be kidding me." Now Myer, along with two of his superior officers who were not at the battle, have received career-ending letters of reprimand for failing to prepare adequate defenses in the days leading up to the attack. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Can't win and you can't lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Several WWII Navy guys told me JFK should have been court-martialed for having his PT Boat rammed and sunk by a Nipponese destroyer. He deserved his medal for saving his crew, but still should have had the loss of his ship investigated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Exclusive: Soldier Decorated for Bravery in the Deadliest Battle of the Afghan War Faulted for Inadequate Preparation. Link Capt. Matthew Myer, was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery in fighting off a much larger force. His voice is heard calmly talking to Apache gunships overhead. "Be advised, we're in a bad situation," Myer said. "Need you to come in hot immediately." The enemy was so close that Myer told the incredulous pilots to lay down fire within 10 meters of his position. "I know it's high risk, but we need to get these guys off of us," Myer said. "Ten meters," the pilot replied. "You got to be kidding me." Now Myer, along with two of his superior officers who were not at the battle, have received career-ending letters of reprimand for failing to prepare adequate defenses in the days leading up to the attack. ... My guess is the asshole issuing the reprimand is some REMF with a score to settle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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