‘Humor’…

From back in the day, courtesy of my old Radar operator… 🙂 Sir, I am DJ Johnson and I would appreciate it if you could tell me what It takes to be a fighter pilot in the US Navy. What … Continue reading

Sea Stories…

This one courtesy of JP, and too good not to share… Here’s a personal story of an F-18 Hornet’s set up for an o’dark thirty barricade recovery .  .  on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific’s middle. [ Note : … Continue reading

Beer Keg flights…

This one goes out to Ex-Bootneck,  and all the other Brits I’ve worked with over the years…  We used to do R&R runs from Iceland and other places to Holland and they were known as “Beer Jug” events in tribute… … Continue reading

On the road again…

Random military stuff for your Monday, this is the first week of sequestration, so on Friday and every Friday until the end of the FY only active duty military will be working. All DOD civilians will be on enforced time … Continue reading

Snerk…

Sometimes it gets a ‘tad’ out of hand on some of the mil forum discussions… Closely followed by this one in the thread…\ And this one is just plain funny… What are we hunting again??? Y’all have a good weekend, … Continue reading

Flyin and lyin…

Pilots…. In air combat there isn’t anything called cheating…The stakes are too high…. This story is attributed to former CNO ADM Jim Holloway, USN retired. One thing about Air Force pilots is that they lie a lot. You simply can’t trust them … Continue reading

New TDY/TAD Travel requirements…

The latest TDY/TAD travel memo… In keeping with the latest round of DOD budget cuts, changes will be made to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Effective Monday (today) the following revised procedures apply: Lodging: All DOD personnel performing temporary duty (TDY) are encouraged to stay … Continue reading

Father’s advice to his son…

                The following is a father’s advice to his son just moments before he gets on the bus that will carry him off to join the Navy.                 “Son, you are getting ready to embark on a great adventure as many of the … Continue reading

Bumper stickers seen on military bases…

Non-PC warning… “Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism and Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.” “Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Brawl” “One Shot, Twelve Kills – U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support” “Do Draft-Dodgers Have … Continue reading

Humor… kinda, sorta…

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