September 2009 - Argghhh!

...the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there!PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2009) A Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) screeches skyward away from the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) during a missile firing exercise. Lassen is taking part in Multi-Sail 2009 in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 1st Class Ryan Cumpston)(Don't mind me, I'm just trying to mollify Princess Crabby)...

...for posting a Whatziss that's absolutely *no* challenge to you guys. But, I do it because I figure all y'all deserve a break from trying to guess what arcane piece of dumpster bait get the exact nomenclature of John's latest toy from underneath the bench seat in the southwest corner of the Regimental Sar'nt-Major's bunker during the Siege of Mafeking. However, this is not one of those times.Those of you who don't really have a life will should get this one right off the...

One more day, folks. Admittedly, yesterday was just mean of me, posting an internal fragment of a component of this admittedly badly damaged-by-time-and-poor-storage artifact of a bygone era and long-gone Army. In fact, every Army, from the one that originated it, to the one that inherited it, to the one that captured it, are all under new management. If you're new to this one - click here.So, here's a more complete picture for you....

If you need to catch up - click here.I gave you two hints yesterday, which I thought would at least get you to grenade, and possibly Russian grenade, in this case the M1912 "Lantern" grenade.In the previous post I italicized the word fragment in response to the previous visual cue. While I wasn't expecting anyone to really make the connection that the component I showed you was part of the structure that provided enhanced fragmentation effects for the grenade, I was hoping that the...

Specialist Jordan Shay was killed in Iraq, two weeks into his second tour, in one of those damnable vehicle accidents.He blogged from Iraq here, Through Amber Lenses.Army of Dude has more to say.It will always be difficult to hear a Regular soldier has been killed, but to see Jordan leave us too soon hits me especially hard. I didn't know Jordan personally, but I knew him well. I understand his need to commit his thoughts to writing to share with the rest of us. He spoke of his teachers and his...

in tactical aircraft .

The Auld Soldier, along with his bride of 56 years Ann, and the ashes of their dog, Meggy, will be laid to rest together in Leavenworth National Cemetery at 12:30PM, Tuesday, 15 September. If you are in the area and wish to help us this task, please feel free to come. All are welcome to send the hero home. For those who may be in and around Columbia, Missouri, the funeral is at 2:30PM at Calvary Episcopal Church in on 9th street....

COL Timothy Donovan2 April 1929 – 9 September 2009...