USS Iwo Jima, 2003… The Marines boil it down to basics… ‘Nuff said. … Continue reading
Category Archives: honoring our military
The battle was fought for a little Pacific Island. Iwo Jima… Today is that anniversary. A good article with video is HERE. Iwo Jima and Okinawa were the last two major land battles of WWII. Hand Salute! Ready, Two. … Continue reading
As the ‘war’ on the military by the administration continues, this one is worth thinking about… And yes, he’s real. It’s not a faked poster. His bio is HERE. Of course the difference is WHO was president. George Bush, who … Continue reading
We are losing too many to suicide, it’s now estimated that 22 per day are killing themselves. ONE is too many. If you know a vet having problems, please take the time to help him or her, and get them … Continue reading
Some things NEVER change… The True Story (By Colonel W C Hall, printed in the British Army Journal January 1953.) Rome, II Calends, April CCCLX SUBJECT: Recommendation for Senate Medal of Honor TO: Department of War, Republic of Rome Recommend … Continue reading
As the last of the WWII veterans pass, and more and more Korean and Vietnam era veterans pass each year, there is a growing movement in the EAA, and general aviation to keep the old warbirds flying as a historic … Continue reading
Seen on Military Bases… Bumper-Stickers Seen On Military Bases: “When in Doubt, Empty The Magazine” “Sniper– You can run, but you’ll just die tired!” “Machine Gunners – Accuracy By Volume” “Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism … Continue reading
Airplanes!!! Why is it there is always ‘one’ pilot that doesn’t get the message??? What does he not understand about nose IN??? Sigh… And some ‘old’ advice… The following ten commandments were published in the May, 1939 issue of Aviation. … Continue reading
Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941…Then… Now… The rumor mill has it this will be the last year of ‘official’ ceremonies with the few remaining survivors. Now it’s up to us and our children/grandchildren to remember… … Continue reading
A good post deployment presentation from a USAF F-16 squadron… In their own words, and worth the 14 minutes… Break, break… Juvat/MSgt B- Sachi is STILL cutting hair at the O’club… But it’s gone up to $7 for a haircut… … Continue reading