October 2014 - Argghhh!

What we've learned from previous experience with this phenomenon is that you only let them have *blanks.* They're just as happy, and a lot less dangerous. Presidential Salute Battery Soldiers from the Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), sharpen their skills, Sept. 23, in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The PBS rehearses ceremonial techniques every Tuesday morning in ANC before it opens. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luisito Brooks)

...and got the t-Shirt. I've been at the breech, at the trail, and the guy beside the guidon-bearer. And in the 1st Armored Division Artillery, too. Of course, it was bigger then, and we owned our guns and rocket launchers, but hey, things change. We also had the 105mm salute guns... Re-flagging of 1st Armored Division, Division Artillery The Salute Battery of 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment render honors to presiding general officer Maj. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland during the re-flagging...

After taking a week or so off from having large numbers of awards, the Medal steps out on this day in history, with 23 Medals awarded, most of them during one battle in the Civil War, along with two from the Philippine Insurrection, and a new one, awarded in 2014, for actions in Korea. A good day, in that there are no posthumous awards.

And it doesn't matter what war, which era...

Our strategy is most definitely *not* in tatters. That would imply there *is* a strategy. When all you do is a minimalist reaction to the enemy's initiative, well, hope is not a strategy. It's a slow surrender. War against Isis: US strategy in tatters as militants march on.

This is an unusual day for the Medal. And a good day. There is only *one* Medal awarded for actions on this day - and the recipient lived to receive his Medal!

There are 4 Medals awarded for action on this day in history, starting with the Indian Wars