USS Murphy DDG 112…

USS Michael Murphy, DDG-112 was christened today, 7 May, 2011 at Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Adding to the significance of the date is that this was also his birthday. Lt Michael Murphy would have been 35 years old. … Continue reading

A bit busy…

Sorry for the light posting and commenting… We took a bit of a different approach into Tokyo this time, as far as I could tell from listening to the controllers, this is the ‘new’ standard approach… On the road for … Continue reading

Osama Bin Laden is dead!!!

Looks like the US got him yesterday with a SOCOM team (update- SEALS supported by 160th SOAR) on the ground in Pakistan! Been waiting for familial DNA comparison, apparently it came through tonight! Best news I have heard since 9/11! … Continue reading

NRA Convention Wrap up…

GREAT TIME! 🙂 Seriously, the dogs are now howling, but it was worth the effort and the time…Estimates of attendance are around 70,000 (official figures will be released later this week)Sebastian over at Snowflakes in Hell has been doing the … Continue reading

NRA Day 2…

The dogs are barkin… Damn, there is a LOT of area to cover! A number of interesting conversations, some OUTSTANDING displays, and much much drool worthy stuff was seen… Conversations with, among others, MAJ John Plaster, Patrick Flanigan (extreme shotgun … Continue reading

NRA Convention Pittsburgh…

Made it to Pittsburgh in a bit over 3 hours, took an HOUR to go the last 8 miles… Pittsburgh was NOT expecting the amount of folks that showed up, traffic was snarled beyond belief!!! Oh yeah, and my 8 … Continue reading

Bring a Hankie…

Video compilation of homecomings of our Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers…Not stuff you will ROUTINELY see on the MSM, just look at the joy on ALL the faces!!! Nuff Said… Fixed based on comments… Is everybody happy now??? … Continue reading

Sarcastic Letters…

I had a nice little rant all ready to go, and I figured why bother… Others are covering all the BS going on much better than I, so how about some ‘humor’… Short Sarcastic Letters!!!Dear Twilight fans,Please realize that because … Continue reading

Gen McChrystal cleared of Violations…

Interestingly enough, from ABC news…A military investigation has cleared Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff of violating military policy in their interactions with a Rolling Stone reporter. The ensuing article, portrayed General and staff frustrated with Washington policymakers and disrespectful … Continue reading

Happy Easter…

To each and everyone I wish you a Happy Easter, may your day be filled with Love and Joy!!! THE EASTER LILY HOLIDAY TRADITION Each holiday is marked by cherished traditions that bring joy, comfort, and warmth, and provide continuity … Continue reading