WWII Recruiting Poster…

It’s the Navy’s turn again… Very plain by comparison to many of the other posters out there… But one difference is the ‘reality’ of the face and expression.  The artist was John Falter, an illustrator for magazines that actually enlisted … Continue reading

I don’t understand…

Why are all these kids committing suicide? A friend’s daughter, 26 and a college grad, tried to commit suicide last month. Granted she is ADHD with known problems, but still… She was on medication, but tried it anyway. The other … Continue reading

And then there were four…

Of the eleven men who were in Alcatraz, the most notorious Hanoi POW camp, only four remain with the death of Jeremiah (Jerry) A. Denton Jr., RADM USN Ret and former Senator.  He actually died March 28th in the Norfolk … Continue reading

Trigger The Vote…

The NRA is starting the Trigger the Vote campaign with among other things a revamped website. Take a minute to read and check it out!!! Honorary Chairman Chuck Norris Will Lead the Campaign to Defend our Freedom Fairfax, Va. – The … Continue reading

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PSA for retired military…

If you’re retired military and/or have dependents with ID cards that have your SSN on it, beware… Department of Defense ID card replacement If you’re retired from the Armed Forces, listen up! On July 17th we drove aboard Charleston AFB … Continue reading

Gun Pron…

Borepatch has a post up about honest wear on guns HERE.  Lots of folks go after those ‘pristine’ guns that are 95% or better and consider anything below that to be beneath them… We have a few family guns in … Continue reading

Still playing catch up…

In lieu of real posting… Trying to get back in the swing of things… Where is an IV when I need one…   And this one is WAY too close to the truth…   h/t PP and JP   … Continue reading

WWII Poster…

This one is a ‘generic’ poster for lack of a better way to title it… I wasn’t able to find out who did this one, but it was probably done in early 1942.  I believe by a gent named Allen … Continue reading

Back in Battery…

3414 miles, 9 days = flat butt… Having said that, it was a great (if too short) trip. Saw a lot of friends and family, and ended with dinner last night with Peter and Wing in Nashville.  Great food and … Continue reading