# Godspeed, Airman Doors **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 26, 2003, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355 "2003-03-26T19:01:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/121 "2003-03-30T01:23:44Z")
Dave, first off: Thank you to you and your colleagues for the job you’re doing. There’s no way folks like me can repay the debt, but know that we appreciate it. Now: Keep your powder dry, kick some ass, and get back here quick. We’re gonna have one hell of a party to welcome you back. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/122 "2003-03-30T01:35:10Z")
Be Safe and good luck. ---
**Author:** ![kung\_fu\_lola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kung\_fu\_lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kung_fu_lola)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/123 "2003-03-30T03:31:47Z")
Bless you, **Airman**. And bless **Robyn** and **BabyDoors** for sharing such an important member of their family with the rest of the nation. Come home soon, safe and sound. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/124 "2003-03-30T03:47:12Z")
Be well, be safe, and return soon **Airman** ---
**Author:** ![musicguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/125 "2003-03-30T03:58:18Z")
Here’s wishing you a safe and speedy return, **Airman**. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/126 "2003-03-30T04:14:48Z")
Good luck,keep safe and come home in one piece. ---
**Author:** ![Hometownboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5e9695/32.png) [@Hometownboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hometownboy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/127 "2003-03-30T04:25:33Z")
From those of us in hometowns all over the country, our hearty thanks and support. My stepdaughter is briefly home on leave from Columbus AFB in Mississippi, and that makes the situation even more poignant for us. Vaya con Dios, **Airman**. Hometownboy ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/128 "2003-03-30T06:34:03Z")
Adding my prayers for your safe and speedy return and comfort and strength for your family. ---
**Author:** ![Mehitabel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Mehitabel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mehitabel)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/129 "2003-03-30T06:39:12Z")
From somebody whose baby brother is taking off himself tomorrow (Air Force electrician who works on the big guys, C-5 Galaxies) for somewhere he can’t reveal to us, best of luck and God bless you and all our other folks with folks in the armed forces. ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/130 "2003-03-30T09:08:44Z")
One more wish for a good tour and a safe return, **Airman Doors**. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/131 "2003-03-30T10:41:57Z")
I’ll be praying for you all. And you have our good thoughts for safety and protection for him. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2003, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/132 "2003-03-30T18:56:08Z")
I didn’t forget; I’ve just been busy (and staying offline in case Airman calls). [This](http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=885915) is an NPR story from last December about the broadcasts. Airman’s squadron (the 193rd Special Operations Squadron) isn’t mentioned by name, but it’s them. As I said, they are responsible for the broadcasts, not the leaflet drops. [This](http://www.paharr.ang.af.mil/) is the site for his unit. There is some information about what they do. [This](http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/193sow.htm) is another site with some good information. Also, if you live in the Eastern Hemisphere, and you have the appropriate equipment (I believe you need a shortwave radio, but I think the NPR story has more information), you can listen to their broadcasts. (Once the signal leaves the plane, anyone can listen.) I don’t know what frequencies they are using, but they are out there. You won’t hear Airman’s voice because the messages are pre-recorded. Robin ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/133 "2003-04-02T17:24:52Z")
I got two e-mails from Dave yesterday. He’s doing well and flew his first combat mission, which was uneventful. Right now, he doesn’t have access to a telephone, so he can’t make phone calls, and he does not have a snail-mail address, so he can’t receive anything. But he does have two 15-minute Internet sessions per week, so he can e-mail. Persons wishing to e-mail him may do so at [jmorrisonisgod@yahoo.com](mailto:jmorrisonisgod@yahoo.com) or at [airmandoorsusaf@cs.com](mailto:airmandoorsusaf@cs.com). I know he’d really appreciate the support. And I e-mailed the Family Readiness Group person at Airman’s unit and told her that several people from the SDMB were interested in communicating with members of the 193rd. The unit’s Easter party is this weekend, and I will talk to her about it then. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/134 "2003-04-02T20:35:11Z")
This is great! Thanks for keeping us updated, both of you! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2003, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/135 "2003-04-03T16:26:22Z")
I have a snail address for Airman. In the interests of security and such, I’m not going to post it, but if anyone wants it, please e-mail me (my address is below), and I will send it along. He requests no packages, due to the fact that mail delivery isn’t especially reliable, but he will welcome letters. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2003, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/136 "2003-04-03T18:58:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MsRobyn \* > **I got two e-mails from Dave yesterday. He’s doing well and flew his first combat mission, which was uneventful.** “Uneventful” is good. I hope his missions are all that quiet, so he comes home safe and sound after a well-done job. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2003, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/137 "2003-04-03T19:05:19Z")
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck and God Bless. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2003, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355/138 "2003-04-03T19:23:54Z")
Fortunately, Dave is good at what he does, and the people he flies with are all top-notch. Robin [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godspeed-airman-doors/164355.md?page=6)