It was a pleasure to finally meet Snigs’ clan and J.R. Shirley today. We did an impromptu blogmeet (kinda, sorta) for lunch over in Augusta, GA. Once again I was impressed with the folks in real life, as they ALL … Continue reading
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Why did we do what we did, and why to the Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Army do what they are doing today? This is sworn to and recited by every member of the military. Easy to say but it takes … Continue reading
Well, the Lightbringer did it again… The cost of your car just went up by $1300 and for this you get what??? Under the changes, the overall fleet average would have to be 35.5 mpg by 2016, with passenger cars … Continue reading
Well, the State with one of the highest tax rates in the Nation is sinking under it’s bad debt, myriad of costly social programs, environmental regulations and costs, and outrageous salaries and benefits packages for state workers (union of course)… … Continue reading
Today is Armed Forces Day- The third Saturday in May… This is President Reagan’s speech on Armed Forces Day in 1982. He says it MUCH better than I can. To all those who are serving today, and those who have … Continue reading
Am I a sick sumbitch for thinking it is hilarious watching “Petrified” Pelosi swingin’ in the wind??? I REALLY want them to hold those so called “truth” hearings, I REALLY want to see her and a few others up there … Continue reading
In a few weeks, this country will be taking some time out to remember our fellow brothers & sisters who paid the ultimate cost in a distant war (both time and mileage). This coming Memorial Day, please take a minute … Continue reading
So… as usual I’m on the road. First let me wish all you Mothers out there Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for having us, putting up with us and kicking us out the door to become adults in our own … Continue reading
This happened in 1999, and is the story of the Marines going back to Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands to recover the 19 Marines from the Second Marine Raider Battalion that were killed and buried on the island after … Continue reading
A friend sent me this… Imagine my surprise recently when I picked up a copy of the Wall Street Journal here in Japan, to find a photo of two Vietnamese former army personnel standing in front of a sculpture in … Continue reading