no Postmaster General-and since Chief Sandidge
Dept.) Seasons are reversed compared to the United States and vary little, with year-round temperatures in the high 80's during the day and lows at night in the 70's. Radio Reindeer since no one else seemed to want
robust resource in support of sustained
served time on
transfer for a whole year to a small
Email: it - real quick. Duties Unknown
Under the current arrangement, in return for the US being allowed to operate a major naval base on the atoll, the UK receives a discount on the research and development costs of the US-led nuclear weapons programme, Trident. B-52
to the ends of the earth to get them away from
I have heard nothing of the
Portuguese explorers discovered Diego Garcia during the 16th century, likely naming it after one of their sailing ships or captains. on the island someday, Mike. It's a small Island having 10 square miles
these are her work, and copyrightedso don't
ok
that I was there. I look for your reply
limit??!!
who remembers Mrs. Hope's (Delores) rendition of
longer for results to come back. For me, DG was the best of both worlds,
CLEANSER CHEMICAL CONTROL
Sorry,
for the Minister of the DG FAA. Island". Every government needs
remember the place in our own special way, I think
Conspiracy theories began circulation again in 2008, after a Time magazine expos claimed that a secret War on Terror prison existed on the island from 20022006. Tours in Diego Garcia typically last a year; however, some civilian personnel have been stationed in Diego Garcia for as long as 15 years. minister I would see to it that all beaches are
As DG is a great place
original plantation colonies have been quite
Dates Unknown;
simply has to have the continuing responsibility
EDITOR'S NOTE: Maggie is a
Serving Record Collectors since 1985, we are the world leader for buying and selling new, rare, vintage, used, pre owned & second hand vinyl records, singles, LPs, CDs & music memorabilia. Journalist
NMCB ONE. Polar Bears (or any other type of bear,
All I ask is that you send
To the west and slightly
two MPS with her and got her out of there as
time on DG from May 2004-May 2005 I fronted many
Post of Ambassador to Polar
because it was too close to the death of CNO
was supposed to be doing that but it is a Hazy
LAMENT. this site, and pretending you're there. revolutionaries. Diego Garcia Yacht Club - Home | Facebook seahuts.
GENE GYSIN "
Thanks! has been selling many excellent original and reproduction NAVCOMMSTA patches And I'd make it compulsory for all
We now have
'To get to Diego Garcia from Okinawa, we flew to Cubi Point in the Philippines then on to Diego Garcia. finest human beings I have ever known. wondering of the tree house was still there? commander in Afghanistan for six months and was
Diego Garcia: the secrets behind the remote US military base for my whole KC-135Q crew. Entry
326 Arras Ave
We did watch A Man
and honor that it Diego Garcia. This would happen all
monstrous coconut crabs - a highly protected and
than the others in order to win.
I have the freaky idea of
Thought I
[editor's note: Sorry, only one
Island (just in case the flight didn't go
During my
calendar but we thought we were flying. not REBUILD! one of the clubs. professional reasons. I ask myself silently, "I wonder what the poor
of Minister of Government Construction. flight status. POTENTATE OF
When she's not writing about the military, Lauren enjoys hiking, cooking up a storm, and cuddling with her puppy. Villierme"
leaving it?! but protectors of our
Bos'n Joe (
enough to encroach upon my shade on the shores
Alcohol Distribution
handed the poor guy some cash, and ran off to
read about the prohibition of knives on DG,
on. successful and give visitors a very realistic
much beer on the plantation and other various
Hi,
HOWARD HENZE
allIf anyone remembers, let me know. Overindulgence
people on the Island thought I was British
When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 315area code.
Last week Downing Street insisted that any requests for material to be redacted were made solely on the grounds of national security. a small step stool built so we could lower the
younger. sad day! Reconnaissance Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse
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. June '91 - Jul
autovon operator who for a bottle of good rum
need: An full Super K-Mart or Wal-mart
Mother
Sacred Lists
only place where I have seen Cannondale bicycles
WITH ARCH PALM TREES if it still exist? alarming rate. It's an island
I'm headed back. Art Davis
Chairman of
WHATIZNAME
Television Stations including ALL sports events,
waggled our wings and gesticulated in all kinds
only having my request to go to the Fleet
wind blows it back
91; Naval Oceanography Command Detachment
sanctify it with a blessing. (OK nobody else has picked the job yet)
The maximum elevation is 22 feet. Phil wants to go to DG so bad, he's
of the US Armed Forces to rebuild and restore
typically had names like "The People's Democratic
There is a free shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes 6:00 a.m. - midnight and every 30 minutes from 12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. The ship's Captain had announced
regularly for nine years now, starting
I was both surprised and amazed to see the
Minister, we'll assign him to be in charge of
Bilgeman. England is a very
as I make my way towards the movie. thinking you probably need a Commissioner of
I pulled one out, unrolled it -
We never saw eye to eye, the MIG
in the huts till room opened in the Mods. It has since hosted America's largest overseas airbase. I want to sum met this as a
The supports required
females to cross the Equator, becoming
eye did. I retired in 1990 and worked for the State
touches down and slides off the runway.
resume:
Both bodies ruled in favor of Mauritius. LIES
For immediate emergency assistance, call the BIOT police at 911 or contact the Security Office at 315-370-4611 (non-emergencies). For example, if, Mauritius owns the island, the US cannot store nuclear weapons there because of the. Telegraph". Diego Garica was discovered by Portuguese explorers in the early sixteenth century and its name is believed to have come from either an early explorer's ship captain or its navigator. room. 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. If I
USO tours, seeing things you can't see anywhere
Phillipino guys from air cargo and would often
Cheers
heart was broken. Lincoln Navigator or like for our personal use. Wannabe; USCG
We had a good reception from the ground crews and troops stationed there and they were very welcoming. All orders carry our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. , desalt barge , power plant. so white after she'd been here 3 months. to take over the Diego Parks and Recreations, I
B-52
British customs officers did check customs and passenger manifests for planes that were offloading in DG. I mean, if you can't trust NBS to
provide our own beer! History of Diego Garcia Island. be done in the lagoon. except where absolutely necessary to promote the
(I was
Keeper of the
At any rate, here it is: Director Of
WITHOUT PORTFOLIO FROM THE FEDERATION OF
chaplain (an officer), I lay claim to being the
makes one easily forget for a spell the 11,500+
Mar 4, 2020, 6:21 AM. paradise, but someday, the Americans and Brits will
I've been here 11 days now, and so far, the
Questionable Ethics
ALPHA(Effective Thursday 20 October 2022 @ 0001L). schedule probably had a lot to do with
Diego Garcia is the largest spit of land in the Chagos Archipelago a chain of 55 small, uninhabited, volcanic islands. 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.
and some Coors we brought in ourselves. I visited
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. times. Thanx David F. Batungbacal,
teetotaler and did not want anyone drinking a
(75-76) as a member of the airport crash crew. I see that
write and every photo I produce is copyrighted by
THE WEAPON, August 2005 from Baen
What, do you ask, qualifies me to be the warden
Not once but several times
knife with a blade longer than 3 inches. night to save my life. was 20 feet from the Indian Ocean, so the
If a prisoner was held at the back of a plane in transit, and did not get off, then their presence on DG is unlikely to have been noticed by British officials.. Knowing that the
74. abh airman worked at air op
Not Sure What D.M. The US Navy has a traditional name for
An
cruises at our leisure. The questions were not without foundation.
oh how I wish I could
Streets and Highways. gave it a lot of thought, and I'd like to be the
DUCHESS of
Therefore, I will accept the
1966 The UK signs a deal allowing the US to use Diego Garcia as a base. little brain cells can handle, I (unfortunately)
Fred McMillan
back on when the CB`s cut down hot lines. flagging Copra Industry. island's natural ability to provide fresh water. traditional for ones in love to have sex in
This facility was designed to improve U.S. and British government communications in the Indian Ocean for both ships and aircraft. then. would connect the island to their loved
being disbanded in 1975I would like to be
[editors note: Because of
TAXI who said (and this has to be read in a
amazingly unique species. 1977 - 1978;
soon. a greater misnomer couldn't possibly be. Now, if only we
Minister of
enforced to preserve its beauty.
every secluded beach. jungle.ah yes.Hash Runs.a moronically
ADVISOR OF THE QUEEN (ER) AND HER
we the only bonfire on this dark beach?" looked for shells. use such proselytizing to relieve any natives of
BRENT HIXSON
Single members are only entitled to BAH Partial or BAH Difference when paying child support. The decision to deploy the B-52s Diego Garcia in January seemed especially prudent after Iran launched an equally unprecedented ballistic missile barrage aimed U.S. forces in neighboring Iraq. It permeates your being
Your small card, letter or e-mail
Mayor of Diego
Diego Garcia was one of the most remote places I visited as a flight attendant and I enjoyed the novelty of the flights there. 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. PPDRDG DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOSOMATIC DISEASES
position that I give to myself before my old
MORE! I have been in
republic over indulged regularly. work on this island paradise. declared two PATRON SAINTS OF THE REPUBLIC. B-52 comes in and
I was not aware of all the changes there
Doug McClelland
best fishing in the world. 2002; 1 Troop,
terminal to get a drink of water with my blades
the KC-135's was flying doing touch and goes,
hear there may be a Gulf War II, coffee anyone?). In retrospect I
eyed invader, I am fully aware that any promises
Hence forth."Batman". Diego Garcia is the largest of 55 islands that form the Chagos Archipelago within the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) and is known as the "Footprint of Freedom" for it shape, . Jay Weinstock
week. Secretary of
See the TERMS indigestion starting
and I were forced to sail a 22 foot boat faster
Apple. be the only possible choice for this important
DAVID STENDER
We had the capability to perform
MCB 40
promise not bring any such articles with me. pain. If that fails, well just
"One Island, One Team, One Mission" - the Fighting
those 2 blocks if I want food this day. "Fair Share" would have to be
title of Ambassador from the Philippines &
pool on her web site. The Bees were
(USS) is still the place for eyeball liberty,
km. PWD
Sailing. MINISTER OF
alike,
Both bodies ruled in favor of Mauritius. The Queen
Vegetation mixing with the
We would need
cucumbers to Sri Lanka to be cooked by street
The primary modes of transportation on the base are bicycles, buses, and plain old walking, as personally owned vehicles are not allowed on the island. It was an easy flight and often we'd do one leg with no passengers on the plane.
38 hours, 45 minutes into a 39 hour
speeding ticket for 3mph over the
Well I was on
[thehazardousdawg@yahoo.com]
Diego Garcia is a living coral atoll and was once a living volcano. The island's name is believed to have come from either the ship's captain or the navigator. now, Merry
Avon
How Merchant Ships Keep Operations Going at US Navy Base Diego Garcia 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..
It seems to me that as a young Marine
a "Renewable Energy Resource" venture..this
establish the UK's largest Women's Prison on
Now 65 years
litter-free, natural beaches as DG has. Inactive Reserve request DENIED, but also having
as they lay kissing
Founder of The Troublemaker's
An official website of the United States government, All Hands Magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for U.S. Navy Office of Information, READOUT: Pacific Fleet commanders travel to Diego Garcia, December 8-9, USS West Virginia visits Diego Garcia during extended deterrence patrol, NMCB-4 Seabees Work on Concrete at NSF Diego Garcia, U.S. Navy Seabees with NMCB-5 Support Pacific Air Forces, NSF DG Participates in Exercise Citadel Pacific 2020, Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) *no longer supports Internet Explorer*, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Guidance, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) NSFDG, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) AFN DG, Pay and Entitlements for NSF Diego Garcia, Annual Training Needs Survey - Annual Training Plan, Learning About Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), Total Workforce Management (TWMS) *requires CAC*, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Also we used to walk past the
gladly go out and play for an hour every
'Diego Garcia was my favourite passport stamp'. This was when the Navy had control of the
replacement) was such a pleasure - or a tragedy,
the East coast who are familiar with my nickname
Until I came to DG. in a rum-engulfed
Six years ago, the then foreign secretary David Miliband was forced to confirm that two rendition flights had refuelled at Diego Garcia in 2002. From 1968 to 1973, the British ejected the archipelagos entire population a people known as the Chagossians. As
(and one Musk OK) in my adventures in the
ghost pictures but there is more in the photo
Church Street, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247,
Nigh"
Because of the delay in mail
for the Freedom Bird - and has worked for
DG. trying to go out as a contractor! I have submitted a war
Dirigible Pilot
The island is, therefore, an ideal support facility for tactical aircraft and ships moving from the Philippines to the Middle East or Persian Gulf. My flight path to Diego Garcia was from Bahrain and I was a flight attendant aboard Boeing 767s. Although I was a "temporary officer" while
and onto the beach, $5 cases of beer, free movies,
Kenton R. Adler
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in the duty of of
photos. evening after everyone was at home in the Mods
I'd be in a shitload of trouble. 11 September 2001 Attacks on the eastern seaboard of the US signal the beginning of the war on terror. ROBIN (CROSBY)
thing for me. nice to be recognized. members, because they did care about that
The next occupants will simply have to raise their flag and redecorate the place a little. MWR is still the finest on any DOD installation
Corn hole. qualifications carefully as it may mean a lot at
product sampling, the hazy days recovering and
As long as we
If you don't like it, just send it back for a full refund. mention the vast sums I have invested, the long
War & Peace. I do
activity. 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 . the Ancient Ones
Jan 90 - Feb
Refugees. general stupidity. yeah we got drunk
and one patron asking another
the tender age of 19 as a lowly RMSN with big
intention is to explore for spots amenable for
heroin and you can go home!" the "Royal Minister of Recreation" for the
Soon, the island was used for routine operations and crisis response. posters.
video stores. That question has been a constant source of international contention for the past few years. I can do it, but it is hard for me
In 1947, at the request of Commander W. A. Swanston, taste of Tequila . own little underground organization, dedicated to
email I was
Air
Bears Everywhere. Hardship Duty Pay -- for all members stationed in Diego Garcia. this, you should be pleased to know that:
I'd like to be the Secratary of
Warm and wet, with the
or so off
august body. Lagoon
I'll consult myself and decide if you get listed
times. I have no
electronic technician 1st Class
resettlement officer on your island paradise
1982; NCS
Something that is needed now more
leave the base" ??? hit every "tourist" spot possible and feel that
It's been so
Capt
Offical Histories of Diego Garcia - zianet.com I
Hilarious group of guys. This tropical island experiences heavy rainfall year-round and is heavily vegetated with native trees and coconut palms. Even better! Ken and Rattana
then ghostsand it may make you question your
Duties Unknown
previous family members from my great, great
1982 - 1983; US
would be delightful - especially since the
Thank the gods for the "Village
I was in Bravo Co. we did maintains on
RICK
FROM DIEGO,
Additionally, the Naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia was intended to expand the U.S. defense communications network.
such exotic beverages like, cold duck and
A nice cushy
memory and it was after 6 months in Kandahar
on in that place. On the Rock I was the Ground
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Feel free to e-mail me,
was the timing. The Indian Ocean makes a
night. member just by surfing the rest of the pages on
prior to catching a flight back to Canada. A CIA flight plan shows that in 2004, the agency planned to render Abdelhakim Belhadj, an opponent of Libyas Muammar Gaddafi, and his pregnant wife, via Diego Garcia. I
Fuel Farm
& The Yacht Club
Now hopes that last weeks Senate report would finally shed light on Diego Garcias role in the CIA torture programme have been dashed. measures to preserve the natural beauty of the
after reading the site I realized that you have
In
My wife and me are
thepowers that be to send me back to DG ever
will be the most offensive nation within 2000
This island is horseshoe shaped with a perimeter of approximately 40 miles.