Question to military people - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

jasionox666x · 10-18-2011, 11:30 AM

My mom got a call the other day saying that my father was hit by an IED on Sunday at 10:00, she received the call around 14:00.
They said he has a brain injury. He messaged my mom on Facebook and says that his neck got hurt and that he is fine so my mom called the guy that originally called her and asked for an explanation of a brain injury. He says it's a vague term they use all the time.

He has two more missions which he is not attending. He does convoys. His last mission was supposed to be on November 15th, then he would come home, get debriefed, and come home finally.

He lost three soldiers a while back and a couple more got injured with the IED. There's a lot more happening to him but I think he's holding back.

Is that true that they use "brain injury" as a quick term of does it mean more?

Explosive · 10-18-2011, 12:32 PM

Sorry to hear about your dad, hope he is ok.

Bill Hamilton · 10-18-2011, 12:51 PM

Could be like a concussion. That is a brain injury. This is something that has gone undiagnosed for a long time that they are starting to realize. Good luck to your Dad and tell him thanks from all of us.

TRbetngu · 10-18-2011, 01:34 PM

^ +1

jasionox666x · 10-18-2011, 02:26 PM

He seems perfectly fine, he's been goofing around on Facebook every day.

mach03one · 10-18-2011, 04:55 PM

Hope he is ok.

TBI or traumatic brain injury. I think they started labeling it because people were getting concussions and not reporting it. Also you can claim a disability from the VA.

stellasmechanic · 10-18-2011, 05:07 PM

I don't think they should have said he had a "brain injury" without a little more insight into it. Poor choice of words in my opinion. TBI is a common thing from IED blasts but usually takes months of testing to figure out, or you have to become a retard instantly which it doesn't sound like happened thankfully.

Glad to hear he is okay and hope he is home soon. Just keep an eye on him and if he seems "slow" mentally or is having trouble with balance or other basic motor functions, encourage him to get checked out.

I am in the Army and have deployed twice as an infantrymen. Thats my short resume.

jasionox666x · 10-18-2011, 09:29 PM

Thanks guys

I got the details from him. He ran over an IED, the entire truck got shot up in the air about 20 feet. He said in the meantime there were tangos shooting at them.

Rough as hell on him and he found out that they NEED him to take on the next two convoy missions, both missions that were ran before with casualties/major injuries.

I pray for every soldiers safe return.

03BumbleBee · 10-18-2011, 10:06 PM

Tell your Father we thank him and others for their service. I have made it a point anytime I have been at our airport to shake the hands of the Military and thank them, most are taken back and don't know how to respond. I will never take for granted the freedom I exercise everyday!

StevesTorchRed · 10-19-2011, 12:33 AM

Concussion = brain injury in the military. anything that jars your brain around in your head is considered a TBI nowadays.

hurststang · 10-19-2011, 01:13 AM

The Army is serious about TBI's. I can't believe that someone called her within 4 hours. I have never seen people get called that fast. I hope you Dad makes it back safe. Just keep an eye on him and make sure your family gives him time and room to reintegrate once he gets home.

Bill Hamilton · 10-19-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BumbleBee

Tell your Father we thank him and others for their service. I have made it a point anytime I have been at our airport to shake the hands of the Military and thank them, most are taken back and don't know how to respond. I will never take for granted the freedom I exercise everyday!

Thank you for doing that.

Our younger force is most deserving of the gratitude of the citizens of our Nation. I was a post-Vietnam troop and after seeing how many of them were treated all you wanted to do was get out of the uniform before you left the base so nobody knew what you did. Of course the close cropped hair usually gave us away also. Over the last 10 years I’ve had many people come up to me if I am in uniform and express their appreciation for my service. At first I was taken back and dumbfounded and people probably thought I was an idiot. I didn’t know what to say.

Now I thank them for their support and for being an American taxpayer to support the military. I always ask if they served if they appear to be of an older generation and if so, thank them for their service too.

Thanks again.

shadowmaker · 10-19-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BumbleBee

Tell your Father we thank him and others for their service. I have made it a point anytime I have been at our airport to shake the hands of the Military and thank them, most are taken back and don't know how to respond. I will never take for granted the freedom I exercise everyday!

In 2005 we were in Atlanta airport and a plane of soldiers were just coming home. A few of us made a line and started clapping. Before I knew what was going on there were probably 50+ people that these soldiers had to go by. There were lots of thank yous and a whole lot of wet eyes.

BADTGR · 10-19-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hurststang

The Army is serious about TBI's. I can't believe that someone called her within 4 hours. I have never seen people get called that fast. I hope you Dad makes it back safe. Just keep an eye on him and make sure your family gives him time and room to reintegrate once he gets home.

As a Nurse in the Army, TBI's are VERY high in the system. I see a lot of it while I review medical records for medical boards. As for the call times, 4 hours isn't bad. They do it as quick as they can because they know that the IED blast will make the news very quickly, so they try to get the info to potential families as fast as they can.

un gm · 10-19-2011, 08:22 PM

Hero Dad. You're Blessed to have him. Prayers going out.

Vegas Mach1 · 10-19-2011, 11:11 PM

Our prayers are for your Dad's safe return.
I would love to pin this medal on him right now:

USAF Retired

SparksMach1 · 10-20-2011, 07:28 AM

Tell your father I said "thank you for your service", this coming from someone who has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. TBI commercials are all over AFN now-a-days, they are definitely serious about educating people on it. I think the term "brain-injury" was the absolute WRONG word to use in that instance if they were not sure about his actual condition. If you don't know, you shouldn't guess. Glad he is coming back alive, he and I are some of the lucky ones that get to come home and live our lives after being over there.

ASH302 · 10-22-2011, 03:46 PM

glad your dad survived the IED, they aren't fun. the word is used very lose. i had one but didn't get knocked out just dazed and then another guy that got hit by the 2nd IED that went off, he had a one, but his was alot worest and ended up coming home with a bad TBI.

i think pretty much everyone that gets hit hard they will say brain injury. i would be concern, but from what it sounds like he is doing good.

again sorry to hear, but thankful he is alive

ASh

10-18-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
jasionox666x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 1,959	Question to military people My mom got a call the other day saying that my father was hit by an IED on Sunday at 10:00, she received the call around 14:00. They said he has a brain injury. He messaged my mom on Facebook and says that his neck got hurt and that he is fine so my mom called the guy that originally called her and asked for an explanation of a brain injury. He says it's a vague term they use all the time. He has two more missions which he is not attending. He does convoys. His last mission was supposed to be on November 15th, then he would come home, get debriefed, and come home finally. He lost three soldiers a while back and a couple more got injured with the IED. There's a lot more happening to him but I think he's holding back. Is that true that they use "brain injury" as a quick term of does it mean more?

10-18-2011, 12:32 PM	#2
Explosive Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 876	Re: Question to military people Sorry to hear about your dad, hope he is ok.

10-18-2011, 12:51 PM	#3
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,243	Re: Question to military people Could be like a concussion. That is a brain injury. This is something that has gone undiagnosed for a long time that they are starting to realize. Good luck to your Dad and tell him thanks from all of us. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

10-18-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
TRbetngu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 1,070	Re: Question to military people ^ +1

10-18-2011, 02:26 PM	#5
jasionox666x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 1,959	Re: Question to military people He seems perfectly fine, he's been goofing around on Facebook every day.

10-18-2011, 04:55 PM	#6
mach03one Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: boston, ma Posts: 262	Re: Question to military people Hope he is ok. TBI or traumatic brain injury. I think they started labeling it because people were getting concussions and not reporting it. Also you can claim a disability from the VA. __________________ MGW shifter, FRP alum DS, FRP cobra clutch, FRP alum FW, 17x9 black 03 cobra wheels, 275x40 NT05, Cut stock springs 3/4 coil front no isos 1 coil rear both isos, MM HD LCA, Bassani CB, JLT RAI, UPR OR X pipe

10-18-2011, 05:07 PM	#7
stellasmechanic Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 1,207	Re: Question to military people I don't think they should have said he had a "brain injury" without a little more insight into it. Poor choice of words in my opinion. TBI is a common thing from IED blasts but usually takes months of testing to figure out, or you have to become a retard instantly which it doesn't sound like happened thankfully. Glad to hear he is okay and hope he is home soon. Just keep an eye on him and if he seems "slow" mentally or is having trouble with balance or other basic motor functions, encourage him to get checked out. I am in the Army and have deployed twice as an infantrymen. Thats my short resume. __________________ Wife's car: "Stella" 2003 DSG. Auto, 4:30's, 4800 Stall, aluminum DS, 26 inch slicks on 15 inch rims, skinnys, psr / aje hybrid k member and VMP tuned, GT front brakes, 1 3/4 headers and dumps, UWP pulley, Team z control arms. 7.90 - 1.75 60 foot. 12.37 1/4 mile 110.29 MPH (800 DA or so) With Roy PSR 1.71 12.25 at 1600 DA (no tune) 4.56 gears 1.68 12.09 My Car: "Nadia" 2003 TR Auto, Parted out Project beat Stella, engineless 03 DSG. Only goal is to beat my wife.

10-18-2011, 09:29 PM	#8
jasionox666x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 1,959	Re: Question to military people Thanks guys I got the details from him. He ran over an IED, the entire truck got shot up in the air about 20 feet. He said in the meantime there were tangos shooting at them. Rough as hell on him and he found out that they NEED him to take on the next two convoy missions, both missions that were ran before with casualties/major injuries. I pray for every soldiers safe return.

10-18-2011, 10:06 PM	#9
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: Question to military people Tell your Father we thank him and others for their service. I have made it a point anytime I have been at our airport to shake the hands of the Military and thank them, most are taken back and don't know how to respond. I will never take for granted the freedom I exercise everyday! __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

10-19-2011, 12:33 AM	#10
StevesTorchRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 531	Re: Question to military people Concussion = brain injury in the military. anything that jars your brain around in your head is considered a TBI nowadays.

10-19-2011, 01:13 AM	#11
hurststang Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 264	Re: Question to military people The Army is serious about TBI's. I can't believe that someone called her within 4 hours. I have never seen people get called that fast. I hope you Dad makes it back safe. Just keep an eye on him and make sure your family gives him time and room to reintegrate once he gets home.

10-19-2011, 08:22 PM	#15
un gm occasional user Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hood cnty TX Posts: 927	Re: Question to military people Hero Dad. You're Blessed to have him. Prayers going out. __________________ 03 dsg 5spd P1SC and stuff. Tuned at Gearheads.

10-19-2011, 11:11 PM	#16
Vegas Mach1 Strip Cruzer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 453	Re: Question to military people Our prayers are for your Dad's safe return. I would love to pin this medal on him right now: USAF Retired __________________ Member #18 C63 AMG Black/Black (fast!!) #1 Azure Blue #366768 Built 12/10/02, home 12/24/02 #2 Dark Shadow Grey #451214 Built 7/06/03, home 9/1/03

10-20-2011, 07:28 AM	#17
SparksMach1 Shitin 'n Gitin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 1,416	Re: Question to military people Tell your father I said "thank you for your service", this coming from someone who has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. TBI commercials are all over AFN now-a-days, they are definitely serious about educating people on it. I think the term "brain-injury" was the absolute WRONG word to use in that instance if they were not sure about his actual condition. If you don't know, you shouldn't guess. Glad he is coming back alive, he and I are some of the lucky ones that get to come home and live our lives after being over there. __________________ 2003 AB Mach -- 442/435 @ the rear ALL MOTOR -Race Gas FRPP BOSS 5.0 block, 10.6:1 compression, Manley H-Beams; Diamond flat-top pistons, P&P heads W/ 5-angle valve job & ARP Head studs, PP upper/lower intake, Comp Stage 2 N/A cams, FR500 springs, valves, and followers, Tube K with coilovers and Bilsteins, Kooks, Stingers, 2.97 T-56 Magnum, 31 Spline Superior axles & Auburn-pro dif, built battle boxes, KB BAP w/ 39lb injectors, and 4:10's.

10-22-2011, 03:46 PM	#18
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Question to military people glad your dad survived the IED, they aren't fun. the word is used very lose. i had one but didn't get knocked out just dazed and then another guy that got hit by the 2nd IED that went off, he had a one, but his was alot worest and ended up coming home with a bad TBI. i think pretty much everyone that gets hit hard they will say brain injury. i would be concern, but from what it sounds like he is doing good. again sorry to hear, but thankful he is alive ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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