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**Hellgate** · 08-27-2008, 07:54 PM

Hey Folks out of here of an undetermined amount of time, hopefully only through Labor Day.

I was actived about two hours ago to begin building the Texas Task Force to respond to Hurricane Gustav if needed.

Hopefully the storm dies out and become a tropical depression. If it builds back up in the Gulf and hits Texas or Louisiana we will go. The problem with these storms is you never know how long they will last, where you will be and what you will find once you get there.

I lead an Infantry line company in New Orleans for Katrina and then in Texas for Rita and I felt, and most Soldiers I spoken to both Active Duty and Guard, felt that the Katrina mission was harder than Iraq or the 'Stan. Very auster living conditions.

For this mission I will the the Command Sergeant Major for the Task Force. While I hope and pray we are not needed, however I am very much looking forward to the mission and getting back in the box. Civilian life can be very boring.

The Task Force Commander that I will be working for was our S3 (Operation Officer) for Katrina and is very squared way. So I'm glad I've got a very good partner for this mission.

Keep the shiny side up.

Blackdeath 9, OUT!

**FZ6inNH** · 08-27-2008, 08:09 PM

Here's hoping this doesn't warrant the need of your services! God Speed to you all!

**wrightme43** · 08-27-2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks Pete, and tell your guys we say thanks for what they do.

**Hellgate** · 08-31-2008, 08:15 PM

Launched a Force Package Platoon on Saturday, they have a logistics mission to push MREs, H2O, cots and sundry items to evacuation shelters. I also have medical assist units ready to go if we need them for ugent and routine care.

So far its me and 4 other Soldiers in my HQ unit that have been busting our asses, mainbody lands tomorrow at 0800, 20 more PAX and the Battalion Commander. We have build three units in the past three days. We launch forward into the storm at 1000 tomorrow, following another force platoon that goes at 0900. Destination unknown, probably in Louisiana somewhere and set up our Force Package Headquarters TOC. The biggest problem is getting in contact with Soldiers. Many on vacation or pulling families out of the storm's path.

No OPORD, just FRAGO to FRAGO, mission to mission. This makes Iraq look easy in some regards...no real plan but react to the requirement within the Commader's intent.

If we go to Louisiana this time I don't think I'll get shot at this time. That kinda sucks...splash, BANG! "Hey, was he aiming at ME?!?!? Mother F****er!!!!" And you can't shoot back...

Got my Soldiers, vehicles are fueled and on line, gear loaded, TIs and PMCS complete, another summer, another hurricane, time for another star...time for another Crown please.

**Bill** · 08-31-2008, 08:43 PM

Be safe!

We have been on stand-by since yesterday with our water rescue squad if needed. Don't know how much good we'll be since we are "only" 1200 miles away. Guess if another Katrina happens we'll be sent in to help out... again.

**sideshow_downs** · 08-31-2008, 09:28 PM

I hope you dont have to go in and if you do that its quick and easy. Anyway it works out i know that you and your guys will do a great job

Wh0M3 · 09-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Good luck and take care.

I had some friends in the Michigan National Guard who served during Katrina, they drove PLS's down from Michigan to help move stuff. I volunteered to go but wasn't called.

-PD

**Hellgate** · 09-03-2008, 02:03 PM

Well we rolled back into Austin after waiting for something to happen. The good thing is nothing happend. The bad thing is we are now waiting to see what Ike and Josephine do.

We are now waiting to see if we are able to take a "tactical pause" and turn the Soldiers lose for the next three days. Looks like we'll be on orders waiting on the weather until the 15th.

**FZ6inNH** · 09-03-2008, 02:16 PM

Sorry to hear you have to deal with this Pete! But, also glad that nothing happened!!!

Wife and I are headed to Florida Sunday morning. We're counting on each of these missing us. But, we're also not too concerned with the fallout of evacuating from one.

Take care!

**Bill** · 09-03-2008, 08:18 PM

Pete, glad to hear your on stand-by then knee deep. Be safe if you get deployed!

08-27-2008, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,927 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Gustav Called Tonight Hey Folks out of here of an undetermined amount of time, hopefully only through Labor Day. I was actived about two hours ago to begin building the Texas Task Force to respond to Hurricane Gustav if needed. Hopefully the storm dies out and become a tropical depression. If it builds back up in the Gulf and hits Texas or Louisiana we will go. The problem with these storms is you never know how long they will last, where you will be and what you will find once you get there. I lead an Infantry line company in New Orleans for Katrina and then in Texas for Rita and I felt, and most Soldiers I spoken to both Active Duty and Guard, felt that the Katrina mission was harder than Iraq or the 'Stan. Very auster living conditions. For this mission I will the the Command Sergeant Major for the Task Force. While I hope and pray we are not needed, however I am very much looking forward to the mission and getting back in the box. Civilian life can be very boring. The Task Force Commander that I will be working for was our S3 (Operation Officer) for Katrina and is very squared way. So I'm glad I've got a very good partner for this mission. Keep the shiny side up. Blackdeath 9, OUT! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

08-27-2008, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,875 Rep Power: 48 Member #18	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Here's hoping this doesn't warrant the need of your services! God Speed to you all! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-27-2008, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,862 Rep Power: 68 Member #42	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Thanks Pete, and tell your guys we say thanks for what they do. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

08-31-2008, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,927 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Launched a Force Package Platoon on Saturday, they have a logistics mission to push MREs, H2O, cots and sundry items to evacuation shelters. I also have medical assist units ready to go if we need them for ugent and routine care. So far its me and 4 other Soldiers in my HQ unit that have been busting our asses, mainbody lands tomorrow at 0800, 20 more PAX and the Battalion Commander. We have build three units in the past three days. We launch forward into the storm at 1000 tomorrow, following another force platoon that goes at 0900. Destination unknown, probably in Louisiana somewhere and set up our Force Package Headquarters TOC. The biggest problem is getting in contact with Soldiers. Many on vacation or pulling families out of the storm's path. No OPORD, just FRAGO to FRAGO, mission to mission. This makes Iraq look easy in some regards...no real plan but react to the requirement within the Commader's intent. If we go to Louisiana this time I don't think I'll get shot at this time. That kinda sucks...splash, BANG! "Hey, was he aiming at ME?!?!? Mother F**er!!!!" And you can't shoot back... Got my Soldiers, vehicles are fueled and on line, gear loaded, TIs and PMCS complete, another summer, another hurricane, time for another star...time for another Crown please. __________________ Pete Mods:** Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

08-31-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bill Bom Chicka Wah Wah Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dutch Country Bike: 04'VRSCB - 07'FZ6 Posts: 959 Rep Power: 17 Member #155	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Be safe! We have been on stand-by since yesterday with our water rescue squad if needed. Don't know how much good we'll be since we are "only" 1200 miles away. Guess if another Katrina happens we'll be sent in to help out... again. __________________ In case you don't know... Our Rules

08-31-2008, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
sideshow_downs Deployed Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the Army needs me Bike: '08 FZ6 - Raven Posts: 536 Rep Power: 11 Member #358	Re: Gustav Called Tonight I hope you dont have to go in and if you do that its quick and easy. Anyway it works out i know that you and your guys will do a great job __________________ I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew! 2008 FZ6 In stealth Raven -debadged-reflectors removed-painted windscreen-powder coated pegs-devil exhaust-competition werkes F/E and signals

09-01-2008, 10:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wh0M3 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 2 Member #3605	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Good luck and take care. I had some friends in the Michigan National Guard who served during Katrina, they drove PLS's down from Michigan to help move stuff. I volunteered to go but wasn't called. -PD

09-03-2008, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,927 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Well we rolled back into Austin after waiting for something to happen. The good thing is nothing happend. The bad thing is we are now waiting to see what Ike and Josephine do. We are now waiting to see if we are able to take a "tactical pause" and turn the Soldiers lose for the next three days. Looks like we'll be on orders waiting on the weather until the 15th. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

09-03-2008, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,875 Rep Power: 48 Member #18	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Sorry to hear you have to deal with this Pete! But, also glad that nothing happened!!! Wife and I are headed to Florida Sunday morning. We're counting on each of these missing us. But, we're also not too concerned with the fallout of evacuating from one. Take care! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

09-03-2008, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bill Bom Chicka Wah Wah Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dutch Country Bike: 04'VRSCB - 07'FZ6 Posts: 959 Rep Power: 17 Member #155	Re: Gustav Called Tonight Pete, glad to hear your on stand-by then knee deep. Be safe if you get deployed! __________________ In case you don't know... Our Rules

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