Argghhh!

Well, MRAPs. Sometimes the news is just so drearily awful that you have to sit back and almost appreciate the pure comedy induced by it. Take this item from Washington, Iowa, where the local police have recently acquired an MRAP vehicle (short for Mine Resistance Ambush Protected) through a Defense Department program that donates excess vehicles originally produced for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to local police departments across the United States, including other Iowa towns such as Mason City...

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...

Ah - The simple joys of old school board games. Boq

Because if you have the "Musketry Rule Model of 1917" then you simply *have* to get the "Musketry Rule Model of 1918," right? And then you might as well pick up the "Soldier's Handbook of the Rifle, Model of 1917." Because not doing so doesn't make any sense at all.

What to do when Mr. Speed Camera Guy floors it? BOQ

Oh, the horror. Article: HERE BOQ

Even he can't see it because the Army blocks You Tube, Heartless Libertarian asked that I post this.It warms the cockles of his deployed heart just knowing we've linked it.Enjoy!...

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