April 2011 - Argghhh!

"We will not be taking an active part in strike activities," Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress on March 31. Ummmm -- but waitaminnit. It seems that we've been actively striking Libyan ADA several times (and from the air, too!) since the SecDef's announcement.But military officials insist the attacks have not been "strikes." "We do not characterize those as 'strikes,' because [air defense suppression] is considered a defensive, [not] offensive, mission...

I miss going to Defense Industry Expositions...

What is a box of Tagalongs Girl Scout Cookies doing in the hands of Hungarian Soldiers? Inquiring minds wanna know...

Okay, we could park it there, and, based on draft, move it mebbe 20 feet. Still...And on a related note, a couple of these around the perimeter of the demesne would cut down on the poachers, methinks. And look kewl.Lastly - these might interest CDR Salamander, as well as me. If it weren't for that pesky demil requirement, anyway. However, they would make a helluva flagpole...H/t Kevin, the Flea, and Brad, in order....

(Click To De-Smallen) Senior Airman Charlene Plante, 22nd Training Squadron, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist, teaches her students triangulation March 13, 2011 in Colville National Forest, Wash., The purpose of this block of training is to teach students how to pinpoint their location using a map, compass and sticks. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. JT May III) Boq

However late it may be.First, two posthumous Medals of Honor from the Korean War.Korean War Actions Earn Medals of Honor American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 13, 2011 - President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to two soldiers for conspicuous gallantry nearly 60 years ago during the Korean War, White House officials announced today. Officials said Army Pfcs. Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano and Henry Svehla will will receive the nation's highest award for valor in combat posthumously...

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