October 2010 - Argghhh!

I'm sure North Carolina has penalties for blatant littering... So, in the comments somewhere around here, Heartless Libertarian mentioned he was going to go earn himself some German jump wings. So, HL - are you one of those bundles of self-loading/unloading cargo going all Hollywood in this picture? U.S. Army paratroopers exit a German C-160 aircraft over Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 6, 2010, as part of Operation Federal Eagle during which more than 800 American paratroopers earned...

Phase I of the Gun Platform is complete, thus keeping a promise to SWWBO.Phase II will be putting a wall in front of the gun, with an opening for the gun. Phase III will be facing that wall with stone to give it that "castle" look and feel. But now, as Prodigal Son, D-i-L and Grandson are visiting, it's off to pick up August and head for the Ren-Fest!For those so inclined - a picture of the approach to the Inner Bailey....

In The Air Force, K9's also fly. (Click for Hi-Res) Boq

...though the protruberances on the C130 are new to me. I assume part of the anti-missile defense suite? Soldiers jump from the troop door of a C-130 Hercules over a drop zone during airborne operations Sept. 12, 2010, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock)...

And, I'm still phoning it in as a mirror for Strategy Page... Finally Fixing The M4 Carbine by James DunniganOctober 4, 2010The U.S. Army has begun delivering upgrade kits for its M4 carbines. The kits replace the barrel, receiver and auto-loading system with one that is easier to keep clean. There is also a heavier barrel and the ability to fire full automatic. There are also stronger rails on top of the barrel, for mounting scopes and such. The army is distributing at least 10,000 of these...

As reported by Mark Seavey, who was present in court for the arguments of the Snyder v Phelps appeal.

There ya go. Have fun.&nbsp