January 2010 - Argghhh!

Case and point on the inquisitive nature passivity of today's gum-shoe press political stenographers...

...it looks like the Chinese didn't get the memo on FCS. I rather expect a two-man crew is going to have some stamina issues in high-tempo operations, as well. From Jim Dunnigan at Strategy Page:China's Tank Of The Future by James DunniganJanuary 3, 2010China is working on a new tank design, one that will replace their current M-1 killer, the Type 99A2. According to the director of the China North Vehicle Research Institute, their next generation tank will be smaller and lighter than the...

There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day, both during World War II and both of them awarded to living recipients.World War II - first up, a legend, Pappy Boyington, and one very tough Redleg.BOYINGTON, GREGORY Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Marine Squadron 214. Place and date: Central Solomons area, from 12 September 1943 to 3 January 1944. Entered service at: Washington. Born: 4 December 1912, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Other Navy award: Navy Cross. Citation...

...without someone having to check out early. The demi-denizens don't blog much, themselves. They're above all that. They just keep us company as we read and type. This time Rivrdog has lost his editor, Bella.There is a new bar-cat at Fiddler's Green.Detail! Fall in!Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance sing a soul to the Great Hunting Ground and Tennis Ball Chasing Facility at Piddler's Green....

Heh.

There are ten Medals awarded for actions on this day, spanning from the Civil War through the Indian Campaigns to World War II and Vietnam. Only one is a posthumous award.Civil War. Two more Medals from Murfreesboro/Stones River and a little accountability issue at Dutch Gap Canal, Virginia.BOURKE, JOHN G. Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Place and date: At Stones River, Tenn., 31 December 1862 -1 January 1863. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Birth: Philadelphia...