Varifrank: Say it with me...

Say it with me...

Tonight when I saw a Chinook with a Singapore flag on its side I said ‘ Wow, how did they get here so fast”. So, I went to the Internet and got my answer:

"Singapore is sending a fourth Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) CH-47 Chinook helicopter from its Peace Prairie detachment in Grand Prairie, Texas, to assist in the Hurricane Katrina relief operations. There are now 45 RSAF personnel deployed with the four Chinook helicopters in this mission.

The RSAF Chinooks have flown 39 sorties thus far, transporting several hundred evacuees and security personnel, and more than ten thousand tonnes of equipment and humanitarian supplies.

Three RSAF Chinook helicopters, based in Grand Prairie, Texas, have already flown to Fort Polk, Louisiana to aid rescue operations mainly in resupply and airlifting missions.

Thirty eight RSAF personnel, comprising pilots, aircrew and technicians have also been deployed. The Singapore team will work with the Texas Army National Guard in their relief efforts. American Ambassador to Singapore Frank Lavin said the American people were deeply grateful for Singapore's help".

I didn’t know we had guests from Singapore, but I’m glad they came.

So Say it with me kids:

“Thank you Singapore”.

Meanwhile, In New Mexico where our German allies do their training at Holloman Air Force Base…

What is it, 11 days till the German Federal Election?

Posted @ September 08, 2005 10:43 PM | Current Affairs

From my old hometown, no less ... I knew the Army Guard flew Chinooks out of old Navy Dallas, but I didn't know we had guests there from Singapore.

But it's awfully civil of 'em to pitch in. Thanks, guys! We sure owe you one.

Posted by: Tim McGaha at September 9, 2005 03:33 PM

One of the Singapore pilots lives next to me...I've always wanted to ask him what he flew and now I know.

BZ, guys! Thanks for the help!

Posted by: furlough at September 9, 2005 09:59 PM