Guest briscoe Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I read bits and pieces of this thread and initially I had no clue who you were talking about. Being an old retired Army guy this "Doc" fella meant nothing to me. However, this morning I was in DFAC 2 here at Al Asad Air Base and I was watching a bit of AFN and saw a commercial come on... I'd seen the commercial a couple of times before and thought the guy at the beginning was a bit of a phony but took no note of the name... well, this morning I locked in on the guy's. Gen something "Doc" something . Is this the guy you are all talking about? Like I say, before I ever noticed his name he registered on my “he’s-a-phony” meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrooster99 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 That would be him, I believe...4 Star USAFE/CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Was it the happy-lookin' fella on the right? You can see the resemblance with Montgomery Burns from The Simpsons... And the similarities don't end there... Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergman Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Is he standing on a step stool in that picture? He's only like 5'1" or something! Maybe they found the shortest 1Lt on base just to stand next to him, or perhaps the LT is standing in a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 M2...That is absolutely classic!!! Five Stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrooster99 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 How come he looks all wrinkly here but he doesn't on his posters (like the ones they have at the librarys)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schokie Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 And here I thought I was the only one that thought he had serious problems. My healthy sense of cynicism has been restored. When does he Combat PCS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johannagain Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Montgomery Burns... LMAO!!!!!! Well Done Max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Originally posted by zrooster99: How come he looks all wrinkly here but he doesn't on his posters (like the ones they have at the librarys)? The same reason Mick Jagger doesn't have any wrinkles in his videos, but if you see him in real, argh! Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Look at them, Smithers. Goldbrickers.... Layabouts.... Slug-a-beds! Little do they realise their days of suckling at my teat are numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergman Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Originally posted by zrooster99: How come he looks all wrinkly here but he doesn't on his posters (like the ones they have at the librarys)? Your answer lies here. Never underestimate the power of photo editing! CH - out-f*cking-standing quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkDerka Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 And count 'em ladies and gentlmen. ZERO Air medals. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Mr. Burns: No one will want to kiss me after this, eh, Smithers? Smithers: Well, it's their loss, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 WTFO? Why is Gary "Whatchu Talking About, Willis?" Coleman wearing a bag? What's he think he is, a AFROTC cadet?!? :rolleyes: More ness from Doc and company... Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johannagain Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 It looks like the only BTDT award/dec he has is an "Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters". Hmmm, no KLM or SWASM... Didn't just about any AF pilot that was in then, get one (since a lot of them participated)? WOW, he got a "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal"! Looks pretty much like the resume of a big "Staff-Weenie"... Hey Doc! MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Korean National Security Medal (Samil) Korean National Security Medal (Cheon-Su) Medalla De Oro por Servicio Distinguido, El Salvador (Gold Medal for Distinguished Service) Mérito Aeronáutico, Uruguay (Aeronautical Merit) Mérito Aeronáutico, Bolivia Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea, Colombia (Air Force Cross, Great Cross category) Cruz de las Fuerzas Armadas, Honduras (Armed Forces Cross) Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea, Guatemala Cruz Peruana al Mérito Aeronáutico, clase Gran Cruz, Perú (Peruvian Cross of Aeronautical Merit, Great Cross category) La Medalla Legion al Mérito Confraternidad Aérea Interamericana (Legion of Merit, System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces, SICOFAA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Thread revival. I just read this letter in the AF Times - I thought it summed it up perfectly. It wouldn't surprise me if this Foglesong found this Sgt and demoted him to a one-striper. --------- I was surprised to see that Gen Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong, commander of US Air Forces in Europe, is to be inducted into the Order of the Sword on Aug. 26. Not that being inducted is not a great honor; it was the reason given that amazed me. The reason given [in the Air Force press release] was “Gen. Fogelsong has worked tirelessly supporting the enlisted force under his command. We can take any one of the 15 Combat and Special Interest Programs he’s instituted within this command and see that they embody the development of the enlisted force.” My issue is with referring to various special-interest programs as combat programs. Renaming base cleanup, a detail referred to as “weeds and seeds” as Combat Proud, or base in-processing as Combat Exit are three of the eight or nine such programs. Combat is not something that we in the military should take lightly or use as a buzzword for various programs. Combat, in the end, is about the taking of human life, violently. Our job in the military is to defend our country; we do that by “breaking things and killing people.” Using a word such as combat to describe the latest program of the day is a disservice to and devalues the sacrifices made by more than 1 million Americans who, over the last 230 years, never came home from combat. Until these combat programs die a quiet death, meaning they are renamed to reflect what they really are, I am one noncommissioned officer who cannot support Gen. Fogelsong’s induction into the Order of the Sword. Staff Sgt. Ivan J. Rasmussen RAF Mildenhall, England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 In line with reviving this thread here is a little video to place Combat Proud in it's proper place. Combat Proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thebronze Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Good 'ole "Doc" finally gets it... What a choad... Foglesong honored with Order of the Sword by Master Sgt. Mona Ferrell U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs 9/1/2005 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFPN) -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander was bestowed the enlisted corps highest honor Aug. 26. Gen. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong, who is led USAFE since August 2003, was inducted into the Order of the Sword before nearly 600 enlisted Airmen and guests representing every base within the command. General Foglesong credited his father for the characteristics that got him where he is today. “My dad was (a noncommissioned officer) in the United States Navy, and he spent four years in the South Pacific,” the general said as he held his dad’s dog tags up high. “I learned about work ethic, dedication, and I learned about commitment and taking care of your people from Red Foglesong. He brought those NCO characteristics back home with him … so, I know what NCOs do.” These same characteristics are found in today’s Airmen, the general said. “I know that the NCOs in our Air Force are the steel (that supports us),” General Foglesong said. “They are the service-before-self patriots who give their all without blinking an eye -- all for the sake of serving this great nation of ours. “We have the greatest NCO corps in the world,” he said. “We are the most respected and feared Air Force in the world, and I unequivocally blame the people in this room for that.” Touted as an “Airman among Airmen and a leader among leaders,” on the Order of the Sword proclamation, the general’s induction is the highest award the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon a person. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving,” said Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman, USAFE command chief master sergeant and sergeant major for the ceremony. “His support and guidance for the enlisted force are unparalleled,” Chief Coleman said. “We are honoring a great leader. The general’s sincere personal concern for the men and women in this command, combined with his outstanding leadership has catapulted USAFE to new heights of performance and combat readiness -- all while providing superior services that have allowed our Airmen to grow spiritually, mentally and physically.” Most of these services have come by way of the 15 combat and special interest programs General Foglesong has instituted since taking the USAFE flag. Whether looking at education, high-energy events of Project or countless quality of life initiatives, “the total dedication and passionate concern our commander has for our enlisted Airmen and their families is readily apparent,” Chief Coleman said. Humbly considering himself unworthy of the honor, General Foglesong said his induction into the Order of the Sword is the highlight of his career. “This (is) the high-water mark in my 33 years of service,” the general said. “Nothing will top all of you being here tonight.” (Courtesy of USAFE News Service) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetter Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 "high-water mark"? At a time like this? Asshat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skipplet Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I hate people that get what they don't deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Driver Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Originally posted by Johann: Humbly considering himself unworthy of the honor, General Foglesong said his induction into the Order of the Sword is the highlight of his career.Hey he's finally right for a change. What a penis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xtndr50boom Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I think you all should be ashamed of yourselves for insulting our dear leader, General Foglesong. His unimpeachable character has inspired his subordinates in a way not unlike, dare I say, George Washington. Foreshame! P.S. There are 5 lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C-21 Pilot Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Come to USAFE, you'll what the hoopla is all about. -Check Six....uh. Just think, the holidays are coming, and we get more fu-ckin' wreath commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xtndr50boom Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I was joking around dude. The PS....1984 reference....riiiiiight. I've heard enough about that slapdi*k to have an idea what I've missed out on (oh, darn!) At least this year santa won't be wearing speed pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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