Final Thesis paper handed in today - oral defense complete

[Pony Racer]

Sir it is my honor to report that my final piece of literary art will be handed in today at Command and Staff College.

My work on,  "Hurricane Katrina: The need for Professional Military Education (PME)/Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) systems for contingency/disaster relief operations.", has been a challenge - but is complete.

I was honored by the PHD's as being selected as one of the best oral defense's they had heard this academic year - I found it easy to defend my position due to all the research I had to do and how strongly I feel on the subject - suprise, surprise!

V/R

Poney Racer

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Good for you, PR. Hope you score high.......Buck

[Bull Schmitt]

Congratulations PR. We are all proud of your accoplishments.

Col Bull

[US Scout]

Well Done! 

A long time ago, in a Corps far, far away, I did mine on the Battle of Hue to demonstrate the difficulties in shifting from one style of warfare to another - specifically going from counter-insurgency in a jungle environment to fighting regulars in an urban environment.  We weren't allowed to select our own topics but had to pick from a short list presented to us.  My group had to do urban warfare and I had to choose between Hue or Inchon.  Eventually, this led me to do my master's thesis on the Seige of Khe Sanh. 

Drove by Buzzard's Point yesterday on my way to the Pentagon and thought about you (though I knew you were still at Quantico). 

US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen

[Dr. Bob]

Howdy Pony Racer,

Congratulations!!  Sounds like you are at the top of your game, both academically and physically.  Enjoy your next station.

YMH&OS,

Capt. R. H. Dorian
Brv't. LtC., Chief Topographical Engineer
Grand Army of the Frontier

[Lou Graham]

We're all real proud of you Pony Racer!!!

[Pitspitr]

Congratulations PR!
With your graduation will you be returning to Louisiana?

[Pony Racer]

Tks for the kudos everyone.

Pitspitr - I have been given the great honor to work for the office of Defense Policy at Coast Guard HQ in Washington DC with part time work at the Pentagon.

I will be the junior member of the staff and the only Patrol Boat, small boats, helicopters - combined Operations ashore guy on staff - it is starting to sound like I maybe quite busy!!

But I prefer busy!!

PR

[Pitspitr]

Congrats!

[Malachi Thorne]

Good Afternoon, Pony Racer;

Congratulations, Sir!

I have the honor to remain,

Your Obedient Servant,

Bvt. Captain Malach Thorne