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Michael Yon: Red Flag
Victory Caucus -- All Content — ... take serious losses this year.br / br /When the question comes up about what Americans think about our closest ally, I ask MANY American soldiers what they think of the British. There are mixed opinions of course, but the bottom line is that American combat veterans greatly respect British soldiers. The British just need better gear. Another well-placed British Army officer recently told me while I was in Afghanistan that the British have plenty of helicopters. I did not respect t read ...

MICHAEL YON: Don’t be dissing the British/American relationship: “What I can say, is that the sign…
Instapundit — ... MICHAEL YON: Don’t be dissing the British/American relationship: “What I can say, is that the significant combat I saw with British soldiers made me respect them more with each battle. Yes, it’s true their gear needs serious upgrading. The British government needs to spend billions to upgrade the hardware. But when it comes to the soldier, British soldiers are extremely well-trained, courageous and ready for a big firefight at the drop of a hat. Our brothers and sisters are vastly outnumbered at Helmand Province in Afghanistan. I think about them several times ...

Why Don’t They Have Better Gear?
Daily Pundit — Red Flag There is no real complaint against the British other than they need to field their military with better gear. The British fight very well, but they need better gear. I have the greatest respect for Mike Yon - he is, along with two or three other battlefield reporters who have come from the blogosphere, a crown jewel of the blogosphere. That said, here he is mistaking a symptom of the problem for the real problem. Americans have the best gear in the world. Conceptually, the British soldier is expected to fight with ...

Yon: Reports Of The US-UK Relationship Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — Michael Yon Online: Red Flag Michael Yon A missive arrived to me from a well-placed British officer. I know this officer well, and respect his abilities. He has been to both Iraq and Afghanistan. In part, the missive said: “Please have a look at the attached from the UK Times. Regarding the Rachel Sylvester piece, we have not been able to find any such document/memo although it is possible that an e-mail exists somewhere that refers to such a matter – more likely to be a warning not to dick about regarding ...

Worth Reading.....
Theo Spark — Red Flag. Michael Yon on the 'special relationship' that the liberal media seem intent on screwing with. H/Ts Cargosquid & Bill W

The Weekend Scramble Brunch, Part 2 - 1/11/2009
No Runny Eggs — ... of State caved and did sign, that’s a moot point. Ed Lasky explains why we’re about to have Senator Smalley (Soros-Soros) - it’s all about the personal payback. Aakash put together the comprehensive Senate-Designate Roland Burris (D-IL) file. Stephen Green has the best Illinois governor Hot Rod Bagojevich (D) impeachment headline. John McAdams pictures the coming Illinois license plates. Michael Yon throws the red flag at those questioning British-American relations in the ...

Anglo-American alliance fraying?
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Not according to Michael Yon , who should know, as he embeds with both routinely in his war reporting.  Despite some speculative columns on both sides of the pond about rivalries between the militaries of the US and UK and questions about the effectiveness of British units, both sides have deep respect for their allies in arms — and for good reason: The words imply that the US-UK relationship is fraying.  This is untrue as seen from the foxholes I am constantly in.  I have embedded with numerous British units in Iraq and Afghanistan, and have seen combat with all of those ...

Troop Support Wanted
Jules Crittenden — ... Nagl’s suggestion for ramping up the Afghan Army a step farther, suggesting it’s a better idea than forming tribal militias. Related, Ricks at FP  with advice for Obama from Nagl on the importance of military advisors to foreign armies.  Captains Journal  also looks at some of the problems that come with a reliance on Russia for supply in Afghanistan. Make that a reliance on Russia for anything, anywhere, and picks a bone re statistics on Taliban activity . Yon re perceptions and reality on the US-UK relationship re Afghanistan. Ricks also points ...