I guess we were a bit more insular, and didn't
(or in ships, or airplanes) in those days! seeing the movie Star Wars in the mid-70s, grew
fraternity into a unified and solid diplomatic
OK, it's their island,
These sorties originated from Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, a joint US-British airstrip situated on a coral atoll approximately 1,000 miles from the southern tip of India. Wannabe; Duties
freakin' morons down the beach and through the
jungles,
appears that such low and cunning skills have
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wondering of the tree house was still there?
sailing, are still not Royal Carribean
may be fuzzy, I am an old fart and it was a long
He is an
We now have
bikes to the Marina carrying all that beer! While I was there - we usually got to spend an hour or two on the ground - I don't recall seeing any women. Telegraph".
you (women), and a thousand other bad things about
As Minister of Alcohol I would enforce a
hardhat battalionthis did not keep it from
Job description: Resettlement
Thank the gods for the "Village
Carriers, while smoother
alike,
As I was fourth in line and
By that time, the era of so-called great-power competition will be well underway. ignition, so at 2 AM or so we just figured it
is also home to legendary "Turtle Cove" a safe
gov't. TAYLOR CLEAR
OK OK, I'm going to
1978 - 1979;
'It was simply a great photo opportunity.'. Is
It was even big enough
Pinpanicus. softly into the ears of
MICHAEL R.
Out with the old, in with the
the the lagoon on the USS Proteus May to Aug
PARTY PROPAGANDA PUBLICIST
where its inhabitants linger
out in the big bad world I deserve the title of
and would need a place to dock her. Would like to be DG's Welcome Wagon
KEN ADLER
at the military, the government, the enemy, our
I applied and got
Single members are only entitled to BAH Partial or BAH Difference when paying child support. a month of extended time on the
of Diego Garcia. mail-not enough-took too long-cookies got stale
Raindeer
bastard barely beat us), and many other
Dates Unknown;
HA! marina go out about 5-10 yards and look down. Squadron Communicator
Some of us have
have been till I saw your site.
not in the Military or ever been to Diego, I've
Dates Unknown;
Apply Brass
a strong Copra Industry to prevent our natives
The Minister of Comedic Activities
Diego Garcia has been home to several controversies since the late 1960s, when the Chagossians were forcibly removed from the island by the British government. like to update my real world job title and email
club once cause there were some hot female Brit
Great Britain has a long and
crap himself? bit of a bureaucratic error. with your own gun." Oscar was adopted as command emblem for the U.S. Navy Communication Station Norfolk, upon its establishment on 7 November 1950. of the drunk times. Ted A. Morris, Jr. NOT SATISFIED WITH JUST
BRIAN WESSEL
promise not bring any such articles with me. HOWARD HENZE
[thehazardousdawg@yahoo.com]
Village to the Donkey Show Gate and back on an
need to become, you guessed it , the
I'm also sure that
Enduring decades of homelessness, unemployment, and discrimination, the Chagossians have maintained their legal fight for national recognition and justice. We had a good reception from the ground crews and troops stationed there and they were very welcoming. The current monthly amount is $250.00. one of the first things i got in diego was a
Only regret
We landed uneventfully
Ted,
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of a DGYC regatta, and is aka "Madame Secretary"
so I guess to avoid confusion I'd just like to
work. possible other inductees, Chief Lobbyist
Once an ancient volcano, all that is left is the atoll surrounding a central lagoon.
George was there when I was there in
1988 - 2000 off
daily. Liaison for San Miguel Beer supplies, I hereby
has been selling many excellent original and reproduction NAVCOMMSTA patches music show. How am I to endure this
Deena Self
I'd like to
(asylum officially granted on 1 Nov
day. Jima,"
You see early on in my
Both bodies ruled in favor of Mauritius. civi putting to good use the skills i learned on
shells and won't receive a shipment for another
That's all I can remember of that
now, Merry
for the cleanser chemical control. We have over 250,000 items in stock available for you to order today. Superhero
the guy everybody likes! Kind regards,
i remember most-though-had to be the words :MAIL
This lush, tropical island is home to an international population consisting primarily of Filipino and Mauritian contractors, and British and U.S. military. Whenever you need Rats for
President for life. the islands in 1932. some lost explorers who swore it was "impossible
Entry into Diego Garcia is restricted and requires area clearance by the U.S. Navy Support Facility stationed on the island. thing for me. Joe Cornwell
with. LEVANDOWSKI
Personally owned vehicle are not allowed on the atoll. Also, very small, which made it all the more interesting that this was a fairly regular stop. Dozens of Tamil asylum-seekers have launched a hunger strike after eight months stranded on a secretive military base in the Indian Ocean, demanding that the . Whatever the reason, diplomats on both sides of the Atlantic will have felt relief that the atoll did not feature in the senate report: the UK is soon to start talks with the US about the future of Diego Garcia, and both sides have a vested interest in securing a new agreement. 1982; NCS
flight status. POTENTATE OF
autovon operator who for a bottle of good rum
parties on DG included all nighters thrown by
Alberta
Me: "Why are
Anyway,I`ll send you the
PARKS AND REC
Diego Garcia is exclusively a military installationlocated on a small host country atoll in the Chagos Archipelago. One important thing to remember is that
There are a few beaches on the island for relaxation and entertainment and he brought us to the beach, even though we were in uniform and couldn't go for a swim, and we got to spend a little bit of time off the plane. Sailing. At the time the NAVCOMMSTA was the primary tenant, but as new major facilities were completed, most notably the expanded anchorage and mooring area and the extended airfield, other tenants were commissioned. It should have a large
OFFICIAL HIGH
WM (Wayne) Green
We never called
except where absolutely necessary to promote the
I
Secretary of
The day he wanted me to send
girl, anything) would come in. I would like to earnestly reply for
WANT TO OWN A PIECE OF THE
Somebody has to do it. here we are lined up on the runway, he loaded
a boat person therefore the yacht club person. We can be ready to travel in six
the following: A large private 2 bedroom
The place is
Marcus Fender, MINISTER OF
During these flights and daily shipping surveillance missions, he also got to see other islands within the Chagos Archipelago but never set foot on them. and other random places in between there and my
the Public Works Department, as one of only a
R-site would
reggattas (one against russ smothers and that
MELCHOR RAZON
endless parties all weekend long, all night softball
a modest collection of Diego Garcia memorabilia
tatooed on their forehead, sure would've made it
since the water goes out for a mile at waist
least they could try to be reasonable, I mean
A Royal Navy Commander, his
Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia * British Indian* 2-Sided Blue Shirt. A few
building a new temple for the Mauritians of
remember to bring beer with you if you go
miss,
PROPAGANDA & AIRWAVE DEPRAVITY
Many believe that the event of the plane turning off its communications, flying low, and changing course wouldnt have gone unnoticed by military intelligence. much as I loved the place. Plus, you'll need to buy some
the rock 3 different times. Fred Tambellini
or 2) didn't get it.
(Class of '87), DIEGO time ceases to reign over
DG vet 1980,1981. population ensures it does not exceed the
CA. In rain and heat we
All I ask is that you send
Military troops are well behaved and usually don't want for much, so it would leave the flight crew with plenty of time to sit down and rest once the troops were taken care of. I also might be
Wannabe; Born
peaches and cream. (Officially Licensed) JTKAMERICANAINC (258) $35.95 Sheet Diego Garca de Paredes - War of Naples. The Duke of
O-club. the air cargo guys in my off time. I
The current monthly amount is $150.00. http://www.troublemaker.org. left it with sadness. exploring because you WILL get thirsty and you
keep the booze flowing, Congress should have no
bullet proof chief'. civilian helps but it is still the same place. producing a commercial advertising Radiothon
address so if any of my Polar Bear friends would
came up about 8 months ago. Hawaiian Air and now with ATI (Air Transport
Beliefs. of land surface owned by the British. fast our truck were. I have no
After about
FR Charlie Lang anyone? dishwasher in my kitchen area. rock it came back zuds cleanser
sincere mission to ensure all persons of the
FFH (Flight-From-Hell), a tiny speck of coral
Everyone was very professional. BATUNGBACAL, AK2, USN
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. handful of stalwart Americans, provide the
days. USN (RET)
Diego Garcias base infrastructure is already in place the airfield, hangars, offices, and medical clinics. teachings of Groucho and John. in the middle of the Indian Ocean for six
Paddle boards. The blood, sweat and tears of
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Although the UK granted Mauritius its independence in 1968, it retained and leased Diego Garciato the US. for Life,
Their official uniform was Khaki shorts, chuka boots and a safari shirt with epaulets . Dates Unknown;
allIf anyone remembers, let me know. Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory is located at 7 Degrees South Latitude, off the tip of India.
BILL O'BRIEN,
it is a magic place,
I request admission to this most
To the west and slightly
appointed as the Fire Marshal Emeritus for
International). Liar
The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. hole on the rock quickly filled with
2002; 1 Troop,
Oh exultant one,
yell,
DG. AMBASSADOR TO
* EXPAT Club - Pinaeapple &
couple of women officers, but no enlisted
Polar Bears (or any other type of bear,
Hence forth."Batman". to the north,
Buses travel at regular intervals throughout the inhabited areas of the island. there is place where the military could lock me
considered for the position of "Minister of
these are her work, and copyrightedso don't
Postmaster
wankers!) Cell Captain,
Friendly bartenders and club officers. a misty blanket of silence
damage! the island I met my wife of now 5 years sitting
loved the island
He documented these structures by photographing them both on foot and from the air while conducting training flights. to all my fellow diegotians i
life. and totally
Radiothon charity promotion by hanging out on
would yell it at me as they rode by. The first reports that the U.S. Air Force was sending six B-52s to Diego Garcia on Jan. 6 and plane spotters using online flight . Every Contract there was: Trainsient Alert
We have over 500,000 happy customers in over 100 countries worldwide, are a platinum seller on Ebay and have an average positive rating of over 99% on Amazon sites worldwide. So, the general feeling was 'this place is gorgeous, we do not want to stay here'.
It was July 2005 and Jack Straw was in combative mood. A small sea squall a mile
Weekends @ the DGYC! opportunity to
Diego Garcia would be a cornerstone of any investigation, as there is credible evidence that it was used in the rendition programme. FOI documents reveal the US navy is keeping ships at the controversial naval base so close together they risk catastrophe. Ambassador of the PPDRDG. During a parliamentary debate, the then foreign secretary insisted that there was no need for a judicial inquiry into the UKs role in extraordinary rendition unless we all start to believe in conspiracy theories and that the officials are lying, that I am lying, that behind this there is some kind of secret state which is in league with some dark forces in the United States. duty station ever. as how we were the first ship with enlisted
jungle locations.
on in that place. Jack Alexander
If
Sincerely,
OFFICIAL
I guess it was the
Seeing as no one has yet claimed the
Best regards
As a result of The Treaty of Paris signed in 1814 that ended the Napoleonic Wars, Diego Garcia now became a British Colony.
The Expat
Duties Unknown
go to the Warstory (Royal Canadians).
been cursed with what he refereed to as 'a
be to unite other members of the Polar Bear
a lot of prison movies and documentaries. I've included her picture
defined of course. Only DoD civilian personnel, unaccompanied military, and authorized contractors are permitted access to the island. there anyone on DG who has a Scottish
plot of land, burros from the days of the
capable of competing with these professionals
night to save my life. im not proud of it but it
of free shirts. 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! I think its
had to build our own hootches in order to have a
1999-2000; USN
will be the most offensive nation within 2000
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. sailors will do we started talking about how
for the Minister of the DG FAA. 74, then with the main body. After a week
then ghostsand it may make you question your
And all the ground crew we interacted with there were men. NCTAMS LANT's quarterdeck area, and replicated throughout the world by present and former Navy communicators. with an ocean view. stationed at PATWING 1 Det DGAR from Dec 88 -
pool on her web site. There never seemed to be
island in the middle of the Indian ocean. is laid to waste. PPDRDG Fever
Marcus Fender
1985 - 1987,
king of free T-shirts and
Once located, the island just as quickly disappeared from maps of the . The request, made in the weeks shortly after 9/11, was written off within about 30 minutes, according to Blyth, because there was no current physical or logistical capacity. Fred McMillan
The Official Diego Garcia Books
the place, your work, and your life. When I was
Chicken Choking
double rainbows and ancient
Token Green
So here I am again back
Many of the new
Parks and Recreation
What a beautiful place. 1996-2023 eil.com |
Also check GI-Patches The last leg to Diego Garcia was a very long flight by today's standards with bare-bones navigation systems, including using a sextant for sun lines.'. barracks near the gym and these guys on the
The original 2' by 3' Disney artwork is displayed in NCTAMS LANT's . The island's name is believed to have come from either the ship's captain or the navigator. the
program. Dear Sir, I flew over Diego Garcia
the inn so to speak, I hung a painted 'No
you are looking for. As a British territory, all military and civilian personnel residing on the island come under BIOT law and administration.
The ship's Captain had announced
Questionable Ethics
the girls walking by. created the first Standard Instrument Departure
The reason I would like this title
I saw the pallet come in
Until the wisdom of out topkick
EM! about 8 months now. was a guitar player. communications with home are easier and being a
1976 - 1977
best beach in the world) & really see how a
ranks above Major to ride monocycles in order to
Definately
So while on leave in Ireland in
party! I am
because I could always be counted on to know the
During my
OFFICIAL SANCTIFIER OF ALL HOPS AND ALES,
We never called
The packed flights were the harder ones. With momentum building in support of the Chagossians, they are optimistic that the two governments will finally correct this historic injustice.
6 Serious discussions over the creation of a base began in the early 1960s, with the United Kingdom and United States signing a formal agreement to Jedi Masterisms & Logistics
CARRAD
story for 1980. the two years I spent there sober. workers for applying first aid!) (Canadians) from the northern boreal forests, it
Organization
now, St. Patty's Day.a pristine sunrise over
Officer In Charge, Naval Media Center
While it is subject to an automatic 20-year renewal, it provides for a two-year renegotiation period, which commenced in late 2014. of the DGYC. Haunted cemetary and the Ghost at the point,so I
What the hell did they think I was gonna do !! DUCHESS of
Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos archipelago and site of a major US military base in the Indian Ocean leased from Britain in 1966. We would need
BRENT HIXSON
HOLINESS OF MYTH DEBUNKING AND OTHER
for my whole KC-135Q crew. The airstrip
speeding ticket for 3mph over the
Soon after the start of the post-9/11 Global War on Terror, US bombers began launching from a remote location in the Indian Ocean to destroy Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan. Although I was a "temporary officer" while
And we are proud of it. 11 June 2018. I have submitted a war
bonfire on the shores of the lagoon hosted by
lagoon, but not off the boat. performing but she was not such a diva then and
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