Looking For Guard Dogs And Dogettes

[Michael Maya Charles]

Hi all,

 

 

I'm Vertical's newest contributing editor and am working on an upcoming story featuring National Guard pilots and mechanics (engineers to you folks up Nawth). We're going to look at the impact of the extended war in Iraq on the lives of these folks, and on the operators who employ them.

 

Are you-- or do you know anyone who is -- a guard pilot or mech who would be willing to talk with me about their experience?

 

Please PM me.

 

Very best,

 

 

 

 

Michael Maya Charles

Contributing Editor, Vertical Magazine

mmc@artfulpublishing.com

[transquebecniece]

Welcome to Vertical Magazine and the forums, Mr. Charles! You have quite an interesting "Why Flight?" story yourself! Will look forward to your Guard story and others. Should be an interesting read! Continued success to you.

 

Another Coloradoan! Yeehaw! :punk:

[Michael Maya Charles]

Welcome to Vertical Magazine and the forums, Mr. Charles! You have quite an interesting "Why Flight?" story yourself! Will look forward to your Guard story and others. Should be an interesting read! Continued success to you.

 

Another Coloradoan! Yeehaw! :punk:

 

TQN - Thanks for the welcome (I think...).

 

Surely...(or is it Shirley?), you know of at least ONE swing-wing guard dog or dogette that would like to be famous, eh?

 

Best,

 

 

 

Michael Maya Charles

[T-rex]

Micheal,

 

I think you have very little response on this site due the fact most of us are Canadian in here. No guard program in this neck of the woods. Not, that our neighbours to the South are not welcome here, but they mostly hang out on Verticalreference.com

[transquebecniece]

TQN - Thanks for the welcome (I think...).

 

Surely...(or is it Shirley?), you know of at least ONE swing-wing guard dog or dogette that would like to be famous, eh?

 

Best,

Michael Maya Charles

 

You think? HA!

 

Yes, I do know a Guardsman, non-pilot, non-active. But if I were you, which I'm not , I'd go straight to the proverbial horse's mouth. You no doubt already have these links. I don't believe you have to be a Guard member to register, but I could be wrong.

 

The Guard’s Forums:

http://www.1800goguard.com/forums/index.php

 

Talk with a Guardsman (who could, perhaps, point you in the right direction):

http://www.1800goguard.com/guardtalk/index.php

 

Back issues of Guard Experience magazine (might glean a nugget or two from):

http://www.1800goguard.com/downloads/magazine.php

 

And if not comfortable with that route, T-Rex is right. Post here:

 

Military Forum at VertRef:

http://verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...hp?showforum=32

 

I'd imagine that perhaps Guardsmen/Guardswomen might be a bit...ahem...guarded...in discussing such matters, for a variety of reasons. Could be wrong there, too.

 

Your legwork is cut out for you! Good luck!

[splitpin]

Funny how my little pea brain works. I read--"Looking For Guard Dogs And Dogettes". Didn't bother to look any farther. I do remember wondering why anyone in their right mind would be looking for a guard dog on a helicopter website. I go have little nap now.

[Michael Maya Charles]

Micheal,

 

I think you have very little response on this site due the fact most of us are Canadian in here. No guard program in this neck of the woods. Not, that our neighbours to the South are not welcome here, but they mostly hang out on Verticalreference.com

 

 

Thanks, T-Rex; I've posted over at Verticalreference, as well.

 

I'll see if I can herd some more of us "southerners" into the forums.

 

Thanks,

 

 

 

Michael

[Michael Maya Charles]

You think? HA!

 

Yes, I do know a Guardsman, non-pilot, non-active. But if I were you, which I'm not , I'd go straight to the proverbial horse's mouth. You no doubt already have these links. I don't believe you have to be a Guard member to register, but I could be wrong.

 

The Guard’s Forums:

http://www.1800goguard.com/forums/index.php

 

Talk with a Guardsman (who could, perhaps, point you in the right direction):

http://www.1800goguard.com/guardtalk/index.php

 

Back issues of Guard Experience magazine (might glean a nugget or two from):

http://www.1800goguard.com/downloads/magazine.php

 

And if not comfortable with that route, T-Rex is right. Post here:

 

Military Forum at VertRef:

http://verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...hp?showforum=32

 

I'd imagine that perhaps Guardsmen/Guardswomen might be a bit...ahem...guarded...in discussing such matters, for a variety of reasons. Could be wrong there, too.

 

Your legwork is cut out for you! Good luck!

 

 

TQN,

 

 

Dang! Why bother Googling when we have wonderful folks like you on this forum?

 

Thanks for the leads. Now, all I have to do is follow-up on them!

 

Best,

 

 

 

Michael Maya Charles

[Michael Maya Charles]

Funny how my little pea brain works. I read--"Looking For Guard Dogs And Dogettes". Didn't bother to look any farther. I do remember wondering why anyone in their right mind would be looking for a guard dog on a helicopter website. I go have little nap now.

 

 

Split,

 

 

Got a great chuckle out of your post. Enjoy your little nap....zzzzzz

 

 

Best,

 

 

 

Michael Maya Charles

[transquebecniece]

TQN, Dang! Why bother Googling when we have wonderful folks like you on this forum? Thanks for the leads. Now, all I have to do is follow-up on them! Best, Michael Maya Charles

 

Flattery will get you everywhere. HA!

 

Perhaps fire off an email inquiry to National Guard media contact here:

http://www.ngb.army.mil/media/default.aspx

 

BTW, there ARE a few Guard pilots at VertRef; don't know 'em but they seem to be a nice bunch.

 

Last, but not least...from your own backyard, the Colorado Army National Guard...an email contact for Office of Public Affairs: robert.bell@us.army.mil

 

Doh! And don't forget Buckley Field! http://www.cobuck.ang.af.mil/

 

Okeedokee. Can't wait to read the story!