We’ve said we believed that Gen Dempsey ‘drank the kool-aid’ before he was confirmed as CJCS, and this pretty much confirms it…Thanks to reader Craig for the link and the update!Full article HERE.LTC Dooley, a highly decorated combat veteran, was … Continue reading
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This one came over the transom a little while ago- From the mil-email set… Many years ago as a flight commander in an USAF F-4 squadron, I was required to write an OER (Officer Effectiveness Report) on each of the … Continue reading
Folks the days are counting down, and we’re not even close to our goal. There are plenty of folks who you can help with your donation. I’m not offering any prizes, nor throwing myself on the altar of pandering, I’m … Continue reading
Overheard on the airplane last night from LAX to IAD…Two women sitting behind us in first class (yep, I actually GOT an upgrade), one asked the other what she did. The answer? “Oh, I’m collecting unemployment.”WTF??? She’s collecting unemployment and … Continue reading
A couple of us had lunch today and obviously the crap surrounding the attacks against the Embassies were a discussion item. More and more reports are ‘leaking’ that in fact there WAS foreknowledge of the ‘possibility’ of attacks, and apparently … Continue reading
Well, I made it home in one piece, but I think my body clock fell out somewhere between Sydney and LA on the way back… Not that I was grumpy at work today or anything… Nah, not me…Sigh…And due to … Continue reading
Chiming in a bit late on this one, but I can’t help but wonder…“Indicators” say that AMEMB Libya was advised at LEAST three days (9/7 or 9/8) before the attack that there was a ‘security’ issue and problems were coming…And why … Continue reading
Sadly, I don’t see any congresscritters actually working ‘productively’ to stop sequestration…Here’s the lead from the Washington Times- With excruciating detail, the White House’s budget office on Friday laid out exactly where it will have to cut $109 billion from federal … Continue reading
This picture was on the front page of the Sunday Telegraph in Sydney this morning… Religion of peace my ass…Give the Marines back their ammo, give them the ‘big’ guns, and break out the TACNUKES…Just sayin…And DOD/DOS have issued a … Continue reading
As a matter of fact, I’m pissed… Screwed by the Crowne Plaza in Perth to the tune of A$105 a night on the reservations was NOT the way to start this day…The manager basically said they ‘reserve the right’ to … Continue reading