BIGUN

Innocent civilians and even our own troops (friendly fire) will be killed. That has always been and always will be the nature of war. If you cannot stomach it; then its best not to, "Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war." Mike: Prior to this event, BW was NOT beholding to the UCMJ. However, after the incident; change regarding the UCMJ was inserted into the 2007 Defense Authorization Act by Senator Lindsay Graham who noted that the change would “give military commanders a more fair and efficient means of discipline on the battlefield. The provision clarifies the Uniform Code of Military Justice to place civilian contractors accompanying the Armed Forces in the field under court-martial jurisdiction during contingency operations as well as in times of declared war.” Graham is not coincidentally also a reserve Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. The amendment resulted in a small but highly significant change to article two of the UCMJ. Previously article two explained military legal jurisdiction over civilians as being conditional according to the following language: “in time of war, persons serving with or accompanying an armed force in the field.” That language has now been altered to read “In time of declared war or a contingency operation, persons serving with or accompanying an armed force in the field.” The amendment also defines “contingency operation” as “a military operation that is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the armed forces are or may become involved in military actions, operations, or hostilities against an enemy of the United States or against an opposing military force” along with a host of other conditions where the military may be called into action. This is significant, as Congress is loathe to issue a declaration of war anymore. In the case of United States v. Averette, the Court of Military Appeals set aside the conviction of a contractor in Saigon because the conflict in Vietnam was not technically a “time of declared war.” Source:http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/222291/blackwaters-legal-netherworld/mark-hemingway Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yeah they get to drive drunk around neighborhoods in Bagdad shooting innocent civilians for fun... YEAH thats the ticket. I think you might have a problem with that if they are tooling around Tulsa or Okielahoma City though instead of over in Hadjiland. That's your best shot? You're slipping, lady. I expect more outta you than inaccuracy with a dash of hypothetical. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Nor are contractors subject to the command of the President of the United States or the supervision of the United States Congress. Personally, I'm not OK with that. BTW, the French Foreign Legion is a unit of the French military, and is subject to the command of the French government. And, when the French government turns them loose, they don't laden them down with silly "Rules of Engagement." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Nor do contractors have to put up with the Politically Correct bullshit of the new and improved corporate military. Think of them as our own French Foreign Legion albeit already highly trained. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

As of the last census - you are now third. EDIT: OOPS - http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7966423 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Jim, First, reboot your computer and F8 on bootup to get into "Safe mode with networking." Then download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Run it and it will clean up that POS If you try to chase it down, you'll spend days. http://www.softsailor.com/how-to/8723-how-to-remove-security-tool-virus-malware-removal-guide.html Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Do anything different than sit there focusing on the claustrophobia. I'm 6'6" and 235-250 with tons of 182 jumps and the same problem - except not only do I get claustrophobia, I give it. Read a paperback. Do Suduko. Play with a Rubiks Cube - perfect time to work on the "way to solve the rubik's cube" by Google. Listen to music. Etc. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Actually, the sternum feels fine as long as I don't twist. Have to kinda do the "robot" turns for a couple of more weeks. Went to the doctor yesterday because my right foot swole up (ruh roh)... He ran a DVT test on both legs which came up clean. Turns out it was water retention. Whoda thunk water would hurt so bad.... gave me a diuretic and some potassium... seems to work and if about 1/2 as much this morning and not quite so painful. I'm glad I ain't dead, also. You know going thru something like this will definitely give one pause about their lifestyle and priorities. It can be quite sobering to wake up one day with a 25 year old brain in a 53 year old body. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

It would be a disappointing picture. I shoulda taken one the day after surgery with all the PICC/EKG lines, chest tubes filled with blood and the blood all over me as the tubes came out twice. One ICU day, the nurse sees all the blood coming through my very manly hospital teddy, she throws up the gown grabs two handfuls of 2x2 pads and starts looking around for tape. I grab the gauze out of her hands and said, "I'll apply the pressure, you get the tubes & tape." It was quite the mess, but we got it under control. If I sent you a pic today, which I can do if you like, you would be seriously disappointed. I literally have a pencil line scar with a couple of chest tube dots. The Doc sews everything from within including the skin. Basically, a cosmetic repair as long as the surgery is going on. Course my chest cavity is one big lovely shade of dark purple bruise. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

As you know, I recently went through major open heart surgery in which I had a Aortic Valve Replacement and a Mitral Valve Ring repair. According to the doctors I should feel better than I felt ten - twenty years ago. There is some major rehab, but most of it is over the next month with an exponential growth in strength and endurance each month thereafter. I write to thank you for all your calls, PMs, thoughts, prayers and support. Blue Skies, Keith Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Well guys It was more they thought.z .,, Atrial vAlvre rePlacement Mitral valve ring repair aorta valve repair More later .,. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'll just tell them it's a "Heavy Cross to Bear." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

First, Thank you all for replying. To those that have inquired, all the tests show that everything else is great. Evidently I have a strong functioning heart, no other diseases (diabetes, etc. ) or concerns and my propensity for activity has prevented this from happening ten years ago. I will be having pretty much the same procedure that Arnold Schwarznegger had and will be getting a bioprosthetic valve, not the mechanical one. Max, quite frankly, it's guys like you from my generation of soldiers and those of your generation that give me inspiration. Those who've had battlefield injuries and had to endure multiple surgeries and longer rehabilitation than I'm facing. Open heart surgery can be a concerning thing, but as we learned in SERE - focus on some one thing beyond that day. The Doctor says that I should be 100% by six months. My focus is on that six month anniversary date of my surgery - to make a nice sunrise Hop-N-Pop, ride the hill, and if I time it right; to get two sunrises in one day - something that we as skydivers can only appreciate. Well, guys, I'm off to the hospital for a couple of days of more testing (so far, the friggin tests are wearing me out more than the thought of surgery) and I'm going to go buy some new jammies, Mama. I'm thinking of buying the pair that has a penis print down one leg to the knee to check in the hospital with. Thank you all, Bigun Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

While I was in the Army, I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve. I later learned from my friend and family doctor that I may some day need a valve replacement. Well, that day is here. I began experiencing problems back in August while exercising or over-exerting myself and it taking two-three times longer than the period of exertion to get my wind back. In December, I asked my Doctor to schedule me for an echocardiogram as "I was behind schedule" due to the life I lead... you know; socially-disconnected misfit, adrenaline junkie, workaholic who by nature has been generally irritating folks for sport since 1957. The result of the echo was; I have critical aortic stenosis and need an aortic valve replacement - which is a full open-heart invasion. The prognosis is good and there's a 99% chance that it won't be long before I'm back to being a socially-disconnected misfit, adrenaline junkie, workaholic who by nature will be a new and improved "pain in the ass" and hopefully irritating folks at a new level. He tells me that I'll feel as good and be able to exercise, etc. like I was 25 years old again. And, how soon before I can go back to jumping outta planes, Sir?" I'm taking that as tacit approval with a time-line. :) Of course, as with any open-heart surgery, there are risks and the risk discussion. Please know this: If God were to take me tomorrow, the only thing I could say is "Thank you." I have had a most wonderful life. I've got to love and be loved. Been to so many countries that most people can only dream about or see on the Discovery channel. It's been filled with great adventures, the ability to serve my country both with the 2nd Armored Division and 10 years in Special Forces where I not only had wonderful opportunities to test myself, but came away with the special kind of friends from the military brotherhood. I have been on virtually every natural and sometimes man-made disaster since 2005 and know that my disaster response brotherhood - we made a difference. And, my skydiving family has participated with me in some of the most wonderful times of my life. How many people can say they've seen an upside rainbow, seen a rainbow around their body shadow as they punch into a cloud, 4-way dived with the Golden Knights, been on an 8-way nekkid skydive, jumped from 24,000', seen a rainy stormy day at WFFC turn into an all-girls mud-wrestling contest, to going anywhere in the country and having dinner and wine with so many people I'd yet to meet, but known for years. You'll understand that I'll be offline for the next few weeks. Doc ~C will keep you posted. Keith Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Let me begin by saying that I think its a good idea and I'll piss in your bottle anytime. Have to do it for my job as a condition of employment. Having said that, one point to contend with is that most staff at a DZ is a relationship of "Independent Contractor." So unless, there is a Contractor's Agreement in place which has a clause that stipulates... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You got punk'd. http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

He towed 70 boats with 70 people for his 70th birthday... THe man was inspirational. RIP, Sir. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Beat me to it. I carried one for years before I found out, "The rest of the story." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I have lived in Oklahoma AND several states at the same time. In some cases, over the residency requirement for the State I was living in. I paid taxes in both States and my accountant would have to recover the taxes paid in the State in which I was living. When a cop pulled me over down in Texas (state income tax aside), he asked me where I was living and told him. He asked me how long I'd been in Texas and I told him a little over a year. He told me I needed to get a Texas Driver's License. I explained that I did not and told him, "Ya know what? They got a form for that." Said I had lived in many States and they all got a form for something. He chuckled also, and said, "Ya know, you're right." Here's your form... for speeding (we both laughed at this point). Thank you, Sir. Trust me on this... even in the military as trigirl suggests... there's an HOR; but there's also an SLR Form. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Local buddy of mine is a former Ranger Sniper. We decided to go out and do some range shooting. I show up with my .308 and assume he's bringing something similar... He shows up with a .25-06 and dusts me. So, we're talking about it (he likes to do his own reloading and apparently, the .25-06 has 14 different load capacities)... Here's some reading on it. http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/bolt-action-talk/59202-why-isnt-25-06-used-more-long-range-competition.html Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Talk to your Instructors. Watch the skies, the DZ videos to see which discipline interests you (vertical, RW, Canopy Relative Work, swooping, wingsuit flying, etc). Then sit down with your Instructors again. Rinse, Repeat. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

OR, they exercised extreme restraint in a CQB situation in order to ensure they hit their target and did not inflict more casualties on their fellow police officers in a cross-fire. TK: Ya know, one has to look past the target to see what they might hit on the other side. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

A better question might be, "How many knives did you jump with?" I wore three. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Well, if you hereby cease to give a fuck about anything,; does that mean you will give a fuck about something? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

OMG! That reminded me of a time when I was headed up to evaluate Nebraska NG mortar exercises... THEIR "Instructor" is standing there all proud as he's got everything setup "for us." So, I look over the mortar platoon, (we're doing a night shoot), checking out the maps, looking at his left and right safety fans and then while I'm looking at the map and the direction of fire... "Where is the impact zone?" "We don't have one on this base; we're only firing Illum" Closer look at the map with my fellow evaluator and draw a line from the line of fire straight up. "So, Sergeant, what do you think the townsfolks are going to think when they have mortar canisters landing in town?" Now, I shit you not... he says, "What canisters?!?!?! They're just illumination rounds!!" OK. sit down, we need to have a talk... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.