Once again the PC police are at it… This time over ‘morale’ or theater patches. These are the humorous, sometimes scatalogical patches aircrews wear when overseas or on deployment. And sometimes at home too… These are some of mine. Bottom … Continue reading
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The situation on the border is getting #%%(@@ ridiculous. And the pols refuse to jack about it, blaming the president for creating a ‘false’ problem. If I were him, I’d call the leaders of the house/senate and the Mexican ambassador … Continue reading
Caveat Emptor… This is the way ‘I’ do things. I’m not saying it’s the right way or the wrong way. It’s the way that works for me. YMMV, etc. I guess my philosophy is do the best I can, but … Continue reading
Busy writing, didn’t have time for a real post, so you get humor… On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful … Continue reading
First it was Tailhook… And the politically correct patch. And yes, there IS an easter egg in the patch. Bonus points if you know what it is. Now it’s callsigns… Politically correct, will be assigned to all pilots… Sigh… It’s … Continue reading
LibertyCon will be the end of the month June 28-30 in Chattanooga, TN. I got my ‘official’ schedule so I know what I’m on the hook for… Day Time Name of Event Fri 05:00PM Opening Ceremonies Sat 10:00AM … Continue reading
Even after now four years, it felt strange to watch the ceremonies at Arlington on TV, rather than watching it there. The laying of the wreath is very solemn, and even with all the dignitaries and media there, John Q. … Continue reading
Honoring those who did not make it back. May you rest in peace, your brothers and sisters have the watch. … Continue reading
‘In Flanders Fields’ is a poem that was written in 1915 by Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae to honor a soldier friend of his, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, who had been killed in battle. The poem was also the … Continue reading
Lots of folks are off for a long weekend, and will be hitting the sales and enjoying picnics, etc. But take a moment and remember those in the military who never came home and will never be able to enjoy … Continue reading