December 2011 - Argghhh!

Surely you didn't mistake this comfy chair as *yours?* Even if it pre-dates me at the Castle by two years? [This pic embiggens] No, Molly, I didn't.

Infantry: Can't read plan, but takes it very seriously nevertheless. Fablons plan and issue it on orange card to every man, with sergeants carrying spare plans just in case. Mortar platoon make their own plan, which is heavier, and issue two copies to everyone else in battalion. Parachute Regiment: Plans are for Hats. Deploys first on any operation that appears, while everyone else is still writing plans. Jumps, lands in wrong place, taking 50% casualties in ankle injuries and leaving ammunition...

...green eggs and ham? This pic embiggenates. Complete with interdental stimulator and post-combat relaxers, which the public no longer supplies to their troops in rations, thanks to the schoolmarmish-nature of American Governance.

WARNING: Following material may be Slightly NSFW in buttoned-up environments. Proceed with caution...

The USAF surely has its own way of breaking down new recruits, during its intake phase. BTW, I know that they are in the heart of Texas, but could they just go a little softer on that Steel Guitar? Those lonesome strums are driving me crazy. Not exactly how the USMC does it. I'm sure that Pvt. Cortillaen could elaborate on the matter. Boq

Castle Denizenne SKK at the sharp prompting of Denizen Capt. H., reminded us of an incredible act of heroism by our neighbors of the north...

Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer Sues Gov’t Contractor for Defamation After Being ‘Belittled, Berated’ for Speaking Out on Business Dealings With Pakistan I can't comment on the merits of the case, not having the foggiest idea of what went on - I only know what's been reported. But from what's been reported, I have formed an opinion about the BAE decision-making process...