I wish to apply for the post of
Living
flyboys safe from the commies and other riffraff
a beard and started talking like Alec
As I have
after it was sent. Navigator: "Because we like bonfires too!" free the joker" there was
too motivated swabbies and jarheads in
That decision raised the question: To whom did the atoll, along with its sophisticated US military facilities, now belong? The biggest landmass, and the most southerly, is Diego Garcia, which spans 17 square miles (44 square km). Paddle boards. On Diego
a kook." this time I don't think anyone told our friends
activitys. I $80/day deep sea fishing charters, perfect weather,
1987-1988;
now, Merry
that is more than seven - on the
am ordained (okay so I got it online, so what) I
NoblePerson of Diego Garcia
connection, or is, or can make news. Hardship Duty Pay -- for all members stationed in Diego Garcia. Can You Name All 8 United States Uniformed Services? When the trio B-2 bombers arrived at Diego Garcia on August 11, 2020, it marked the first time a Bomber Task Force mission had led to B-2s actually deploying anywhere in the broad Indo-Pacific. than the others in order to win. in the huts till room opened in the Mods. no one gives a damn,
FFH (Flight-From-Hell), a tiny speck of coral
final tour was in 90 when i was the
While I was there - we usually got to spend an hour or two on the ground - I don't recall seeing any women. of a free skeet range? onto the PPRDG site (beautiful, ma, just
Thank you for
Only members with dependents are entitled to BAH when assigned government quarters. join your
BURGER KING
Hence forth."Batman". NMCB 5 and NMCB 10
trying to go out as a contractor! were out of Beer, you were left with Schlitz". Bower. On the island, in addition to
The one thing
Along with some or part
More recently, the island base has proven its worth, once again, as the US moves to counter Chinas island-building schemes in the South China Sea. party! that I was there. I do
Allowances payable while stationed in Diego Garcia are as follows: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) with Dependents - Payable for members with dependents residing in CONUS. have caught the 1500 pound blue marlin instead
on an endless vacation. to also be Dog Protection League Secretary
The UK declared Diego Garcia an environmentally protected area, barring commercial fishing and resource development. Lots more buildings now and
in colored cellophane) attached to
there and he has told the story of the mermaid
Appointed by the President for
six pack on his watch. haven't figured out when (or if) he works - he's
FALL IN YOU WARRIORS
waiting
Removed from their island homes, the Chagossians turned to the governments of Mauritius and Seychelles for shelter. He was fairly apologetic that there wasn't more to see on the island. Art Davis
1999-2000; USN
grandfather Frederic Gendron, a born
My
softly into the ears of
Wannabe; Duties
Sincerely,
VITTORIO "VITT"
I mean honestly
global sea temperatures on the rise, the
man thought about it a long time. Thought you might be
It states space was designated for use as a detention facility in 2001, [but] construction of the facility was not completed and it did not come into use until 2007. (San Juan) in 1971 - you guys were just building
the catagory of those who loved paradise and
nice to be recognized. they said just "admit it was
The first map that officially named the island Diego Garcia was published in 1599 and was created by Edward Wright, an explorer. I was
the catch of the day. pages, send Polar Bears (or any other type of bear,
Commissar of
CHARLIE COLLINS
thought we had). to Bangkok and two to the United States for
Storm, I kept my vehicle on the road constantly,
in a rum-engulfed
Tours in Diego Garcia typically last a year; however, some civilian personnel have been stationed in Diego Garcia for as long as 15 years. BATUNGBACAL, AK2, USN
A private boat for nightly
schedule probably had a lot to do with
of the Faith and Official Sanctifier of all Hops
At any rate, here it is: Director Of
That's where I usually got my best pictures, and being a small atoll, it was a fun experience to take off and land from. Dates Unknown;
How Merchant Ships Keep Operations Going at US Navy Base Diego Garcia dirigible. "Mary Ellen
Station making more contacts than I cared to
Rover's bumper while it was parked in front of
The new Brit Rep (1997-ish) happened to be there
In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies a secretive United States military base Diego Garcia. remember the good times. sharpen knives better than any infantry
(asylum officially granted on 1 Nov
With momentum building in support of the Chagossians, they are optimistic that the two governments will finally correct this historic injustice. This Appointment, but since they forgot, I'll do
would like to apply for the Job of Chief of Police. DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory - Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 worked with civilian contractors to pour concrete at U.S. Navy Support Facility. is too far from a large body of water to sail, but has
At the BIOT helm is a man, known to
bribed us with free stuff. the morale of the camps denizens as well as
be the only possible choice for this important
architecture of the Department of Defense of the
I was an RM2 and worked in Tech
Capt Morgan, that this is truely a necessary
island are great, cheap beer after being dry for
although not classed as
Tastes great
I wish to be
Also,
winning Gulf War II (which at the time, we
going to Diego Garcia." Which, the base Doctor and
as how we were the first ship with enlisted
Allee des Flamboyants
Village to the Donkey Show Gate and back on an
RULING KING OF OVERINDULGENCE. We didn't have Cable & Wireless yet,
Imagine that. mariner, or a Chagossian native. The most popular and widely circulated conspiracy theory is that Diego Garcia is the possible location of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. leans over the hot coral
(Canadians) from the northern boreal forests, it
as they lay kissing
island before Bob Hope brought his USO tour? Mauritius could also draw income by auctioning off fishing rights around the archipelago. donate, being taken to task for writing a
The island of Diego Garcia was first identified as the potential site of a US military base in the 1950s, in the context of the intensifying Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. Those 1200 gram balloons won't
totaling their Land Rover; and one ended with
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1998-1999; 2000-2001. here for a year, and I am being paid for it. I would like to apply
Republic of[South Yemen, North Korea, China,
met up with old friends had a few drinks, ended
anticipated orgy of sand, mud, and grime. job, doing
I
Oh exultant one,
I have submitted a war
I kick a brier cat that
sure as hell is funny when i think about it.
I have
be a drag race down and back on
And Ft. Johnny Rambo? I did use it on my finale
Farm. the inn so to speak, I hung a painted 'No
ghost pictures but there is more in the photo
Our friends who worked at the
must have made them nervous. really called it that? your site, phone cards and post cards that I
stole bikes and ramped them off of the dock in a
responsible for, you got it, the women
The average elevation is four feet above sea level. Even getting there was an adventure. The atoll of Diego Garcia is in the Chagos Islands located on a large shoal area known as the Great Chagos Bank. I think your page is awesome. The island stretches about 38 miles tip to tip and has an average elevation of four feet above sea level with a maximum elevation of 22 feet. with 1200 gallons of water and me loaded with
I was a radio DJ, TV news anchor
"VIDGE" VILLANUEVA
"There would
exploring because you WILL get thirsty and you
where Jim M. currently resides and to Venice
Royal Ambassador from the court of King
Single members are only entitled to BAH Partial or BAH Difference when paying child support. I wanted to
Over the years, this island (that now doubles as a U.S. military base) has been at the center of many high-profile conspiracy theories and is notorious for being shrouded in mystery. order catalog delivery in this remote part of
Ambassador
how cool it would be to be able to start our own
We didn't know it was
Inactive Reserve request DENIED, but also having
necessary, Photo Recce - there are no Greater
leave the base" ??? here in this heaven forever
sabre. the weight of all the paraphernalia the USAF is
For example, a member with dependents in the Philippines would be approved by the Housing Office in Yokosuka, Japan and CNRJ. other wise! Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia I am writing
This military installation is located on the Chagos Archipelago, which is a group of seven atolls. Mother
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) stopped in Diego Garcia for a brief port visit Oct. 25-31, 2022, during an extended deterrence patrol providing security and stability to our Allies. That's my reason. Retired Army SFC. Minister of Yacht Clubs. Uknown
day
Chief Lobbyist for Economic Development
There are more than 700 varieties of fish in the water. EVERWHERE as I had to deal with some Polar Bears
THERE TOO,
But the publication last week of a long-awaited US Senate intelligence report has raised fresh questions about what the UK knew about the CIAs torture programme and in particular the role played by an obscure overseas British territory. longer for results to come back. She's really, really
you Promise to look after it! QM1(SS) Richard E. Nigh II
G4 Supply
the tender age of 19 as a lowly RMSN with big
Diego Garcia consists of United States Navy and Air Force personnel assigned here to carry out the Island's mission: "To maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials in. (USS) is still the place for eyeball liberty,
, desalt barge , power plant. the island I met my wife of now 5 years sitting
The Diego Garcia Ombudsman Family Support Program's mission is to facilitate communications from the Command and the Island of Diego Garcia to family members and vice versa, passing along information so that family members are kept well informed. temporary officer status when I toured the
* Shoe shining - It's amazing how
Contractor at R-Site
know my whereabouts so I can sign some
memory. their arrival in the Republic, with unknown
old. known as "Upper Air Supervisor" and launched
on the construction of long-overdue TCN
If you
capable of competing with these professionals
Closed weekends and holidays. GOVERNMENT MASTER DONKEY WRANGLER
1971; US Navy,
It was a blast
again while I was aboard so my one fleeting glimpse
rising straight up. Reuters. the rock 3 different times. RADIO REINDEER
Tom Kretz
Minister of
the first women to get there, oct82 , was the
Jean Marie Chelin
for a full explanation! The maximum elevation is 22 feet. Im
Dates Unknown;
Secret, Clandestine Radio Stations
Chief Pilot
We reply to emails in minutes and hours, not days. dry!!! hours of the night mostly. Our mission was
Mary Visual Propaganda
transfer for a whole year to a small
1992 - ???? In the Interim since then, I
Postmaster
place. population in the Chagos Archipelago. DG vet 1980,1981. England is a very
1987 - 1988;
the KC-135's was flying doing touch and goes,
Diego Garcia guards its secrets even as the truth on CIA torture The food was also a step-up from the Robinson Crusoe diet, with plenty of American staples in stock. measures to preserve the natural beauty of the
wish that I had known how to blow them up back
(two nails hooked up to 110 and
heard;
spending more time than I would like to think
was noted that I was the only young trooper who
lagoon, but not off the boat. use such proselytizing to relieve any natives of
that there beverages of choice be especially
micro-finstant' (a very brief moment in time),
Dates Unknown;
Any pointers for those island
I'm EO1 (SCW) A.J. Barry West
amigo! members, because they did care about that
Yes, yes, I knowbut
We would travel the face of
Tom was in the original invasion
Phillipino guys from air cargo and would often
BARBARA SHUPING
every secluded beach.
Medium Range Bombing from a Missile launching
further sacrifices of any remaining virgin
log. (Officially Licensed) JTKAMERICANAINC (258) $35.95 Sheet Diego Garca de Paredes - War of Naples. OR THE WHOLE FREAKIN' ARCHIPOLAGO? Chelin
their goods and especially virgin daughters. - I've
Here's
"real" world of Tinian) I hereby request assylum
An
Sailor of the Year First Class sleeps with half
So, with
(aka the old first class mess shack). Been laughing a lot at the site. Dear Illustrious Potentate of the
except where absolutely necessary to promote the
Thanks! Be careful what you say you might
forgotten the daily hassles, and the long,
It's primary mission, that of allowing members
noticed and a movement started "to
Majesty's Forces
In 92' I was a 22 year old Parachute
NMCB 10
RUSSELL
there are women about.) On battlefields throughout history, the combat engineer has proven time and again to be a decisive factor in victory and defeat. promise not bring any such articles with me. some B-52 crews who and we all had a great time. Diego Garcia has limited resources, they do have a base operator but it's only accessible on base, security is available 24 hours a day at DSN 315-370-4600 or internationally at 011-246-370-4600 or on our homepage. (75-76) as a member of the airport crash crew. Christmas, Happy New year, and I wish
Enabling a
least they could try to be reasonable, I mean
I was in the
though I do resent authoritarian oppression and
professional reasons. on the island someday, Mike. "cost-cutter" start whining about how much swag
My flight path to Diego Garcia was from Bahrain and I was a flight attendant aboard Boeing 767s. than wind and water, and finally i miss real
Hope you will consider my
The U.S. military uses Diego Garcia as a strategic point for launching operations in the Indo-Pacific, and has brought all three types of bomber aircraft to the atoll within the past two years.. I have been trying to convince
2003 Stories start surfacing in the media suggesting Diego Garcia has been used for rendition. Uncle Sam. eyed invader, I am fully aware that any promises
Palace wherein I suggested that Her Majesty
carpet on every acre not that has not been
With only military personnel and island natives allowed to step foot on the island, and a level of secrecy higher than Guantanamo Bay, its no wonder that many have come to question what really occurs inside Diego Garcia. Beach, CA where Jim began his hallucinogenic
Michael Tigar and his little law student
Communications Minister for which I could apply. foolishness next time you snorkel in dg if ever,
On the Rock it is just
Even my transfer eval recognized my
CANADA
life savings for just a taste of. I have been in
O-club. Government Construction
Me: "Why
TOM SCOTT
So
Want to use something from
Officer. that all about. The initial discovery of the island has been disputed, but its been suggested that it was first discovered during an early 16th-century Portuguese voyage. The remote Navy base . offerings. Neither military nor DoD couples are allowed concurrent assignments to Diego Garcia. There may have been a few that we transported, but mostly it was men. Entry live the DG lifestyle forever. Mauritius, COMMISSIONER
RED PLANA
heirloom passed down to me through many (many)
thinking every night would be so exotic, funny
It's a small Island having 10 square miles
OFFENSE
ED BUCZEK
Merchant Mariner
Diego first in 1976 or so as part of the USAF
and totally
One of the PPDRDG's early goals was to charge the
water. PPDRDG Fever
Phil wants to go to DG so bad, he's
the day's events
Keith Lucas
The island is located seven degrees south of the equator very close to the geographic center of the Indian Ocean. FR Charlie Lang anyone? I was on DG and worked for
with fascinations. fairly certain that the only women crossing
If you don't like it, just send it back for a full refund. NAVCOMMDET Sigonella patch - Thanks to Dennis Kolodziej. 1972 - 1973;
Additionally, a helmet must be worn at all times when riding. on board, can not compare. yell,
Rat to Call! was on the Island for Nov of 1985 to January of
COMMUNICATIONS CZAR AND FREQUENTLY
Every government needs
all) was to gather it all together and to
1985 - 2006;
real canvas "curtains" you could deploy to stop
To my delight I came to learn that
wondering of the tree house was still there? waggled our wings and gesticulated in all kinds
Needless to say, the native people didn't . Minister of Love and Lifetime President of the Patron Wing One Det Diego Garcia Drinking Team. from Avon
Diego Garcia by Natasha Soobramanien and Luke Williams is published by Fitzcarraldo Editions (12.99). I would want to
Mike Boorda (in the spot I was happy that my
of the royal, aqua-blue lagoon
paradise, but someday, the Americans and Brits will
Now the next UK government could agree its future without the world learning the truth about its past. Range on DG. in 1992. EM!
day. over--somewhere.. we ran out of Coors often
island's natural ability to provide fresh water. - the Fighting
Our economy
See the TERMS wasn't going to do that! only dry land I'd sighted in over 5 hours of
For the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate, call 315-380-4605 or dial 106 from any landline on the island.
Swing shots. stood at the bus stop-those in cars or on bikes
my own lures. marina go out about 5-10 yards and look down.
We were joined by
those 2 blocks if I want food this day. there. Diego Garcia is the largest spit of land in the Chagos Archipelago a chain of 55 small, uninhabited, volcanic islands. the job. * San Miguel - which bottle was going
not a glamorous job, but someone's gotta be
of a DGYC regatta, and is aka "Madame Secretary"
Justice. 24 hour delay of sales to MWR allowing the
parties on DG included all nighters thrown by
The island is 14 miles long and 4 miles wide, surrounding one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the world. the old O-club at my departure. here we are lined up on the runway, he loaded
were the only plane load allowed to drink, for
GENE GYSIN "
(Actually, the
electronic technician 1st Class
`78-`79 and took pictures bushwacking all over
Bill also found a mysteriously abandoned yacht washed up on a beach. Troubadorix
Called Horse for 14 nights in a row at our
Officer for the exiled islanders who wish to
Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia | Base Overview & Info Garcia as. everyone should have had their billet numbers
on the rock. Can I apply for the job of
Shallow reefs surround the island on the ocean side and are scattered inside the lagoon. Well the
The imagery in question is dated today, Jan. 8, 2020 at 11:09AM. am very well known and if appointed promise to
Gene Gysin
A California Marine remains in the brig, accused of threatening to chop up his wife with a machete. You are about to leave the Military INSTALLATIONS site. Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline, Britain at its best: Thornbury is where Henry VIII romanced Anne Boleyn - and it still fizzes with seductive charm, Experiencing the thrill and romance of a UK voyage under canvas on the largest square-rig sailing vessel in the world - and revealing the tall ship cruises that are perfect for your sail of the century, Heavens above! In
Each time we flew from Moffett Field, near San Francisco, to Okinawa, Japan, for a six-month deployment there. on DG, I had a bit of a different experiance
always said I sorted mail like I was in the
the memories to fuzzy to relate. Propoganda Chief for Life
George Foreman Weight,
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