Lieutenant Colonel Eric Murphy is an A-10 pilot from Baltimore.
Lt Col Murphy flies with the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from the Maryland National Guard. In his day job, “Captain” Eric Murphy is a commercial pilot [with United] who flies A320s but today he’s not flying British tourists traveling within the United States. He’s going to Helmand Province to cover the British “Royal Welsh.”
White Marsh brewer Michael McDonald confirms that Lt. Col. Murphy is, indeed, the Red Brick Station patron that
Judging from where he is now, he probably misses having a good beer. Keep him, and his comrades, in your thoughts and prayers.
More superlative coverage from Michael Yon here, including three pages on just that one day's visit, including Murphy's return that evening. Michael Yon's blog homepage here. Hat tip to Instapundit for the lead and link.
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3 comments:
Nice to know they're naming beers in your honor! A true credit to your Irish heritage! Also glad you're coming home safe... Love from your cousin Chris.
Actually, Murf's Porter is named after another Murf. The A-10 Warthog was inspired by Eric "Murph" and all of his compatriots at Martin State ANG. I am also happy to report the all of the brave men and women from Martin State have returned safely.
The mistake (from mis-interpreting e-mails) is mine and mine alone. But close enough, as we say? <:-)
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