Argghhh!

I really like this picture...

Not just because it's full of kewl modern technology - but because it's also full of kewl not-so-modern technology. And history. Because in the background behind Corpus Christi is Missouri, and to the right, farther back... Arizona. PEARL HARBOR (May 18, 2010) Dry Dock 1 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard is flooded during the undocking of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705). City of Corpus Christi was in dry dock for a maintenance availability. (U...

Published Thu, Oct 28 2010 6:17 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Historical Stuff, Observations on things Military

'Bout that Syria thing...

In light of my post below, why does this headline give me a mental image of France, sitting in the front row, braces on their teeth, with their greasy hair and pimply complexion, hand waving wildly in the air saying "Ooo! Ooo! Me! Me! Pick me!" and the President is looking out over the UN class, saying "Anyone? Anyone?" U.S. Readies Possible Solo Action Against Syria WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday prepared for the possibility of launching unilateral American...

Published Fri, Aug 30 2013 9:25 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Observations on things Military, Politics

Awwwww. Too bad. Live with it.

Too bad they had to pass it to find out what's in it. No exceptions. If it's good enough for me, it's good enough for thee. Lynn Jenkins, Pat Roberts, Jerry Moran - want to lose my vote, agree to this. Lawmakers, aides may get Obamacare exemption

Published Thu, Apr 25 2013 6:44 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Politicians Hit Bottom, Dig..., congress, exempts obamacare

Regarding the Superbowl©®™...

I guess I won, inasmuch as I decided I would root for the Ravens, since I could give a flying flip about the city on the bay. The Superbowl©®™ (NFL - all rights reserved in perpetuity here and throughout known, unknown, and postulated space and time) halftime show? I loved it. Oh, I didn't watch it, it's just crap - just like I skip the anthems, because it's never enough for a pretty voice to just sing the song, no, they have to "own it" or somesuch crap - but...

Published Tue, Feb 05 2013 10:05 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: I think it's funny!, Media Morons, Moonbat Watch

As the man said, "What could go wrong?"

Jeebus... H/T: Glenn Reynolds...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 9:30 PM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: This is no Sh*t!, Defending the Homeland, General Militaria

Well, damn...

Minicapt sent me this a short time ago. I knew about it thanks to an NTSB feed I subscribe to but hadn't seen the above-linked video he sent.

Published Wed, May 01 2013 2:14 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Aircraft

Fixed Winged Army

What, they couldn't wait for the Zoomies for a hitch? Boq

Published Sat, Dec 31 2011 7:52 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

One year, damn near.

Published Sun, Oct 13 2013 8:53 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Castle Pr0n

Open Carry At Farmers' Markets

Feathers are flying at a local farmers' market in Wisconsin about Open Carry. Well, I wouldn't be surprised if a similar polemic arises somewhere in Eastern Kansas. Are you ready for your Open-Carry Poultry? Oh, and while I'm at it, I hope Missa Beth doesn't get any funny ideas. BOQ

Published Wed, Sep 25 2013 8:46 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Taking Back the Infantry Half-kilometer

This is a student monograph written by Major Thomas Ehrhart, who is a student in the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) here at Fort Leavenworth. This is the "second year" program by which select students stay an extra year at the Command and General Staff College and earn a Masters, and are the cadre of the Army's strategic planners. Not surprisingly, they have to write papers, and this is one such on the weaknesses of our current infantry weapons and training in the context...

Published Fri, Mar 05 2010 5:15 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Observations on things Military, GWOT Whatever it is..., Gun Pr0n - A Naughty Expose' of the fiddly bits, Rifles

Okay, I'm Clueless.

Maybe one of you guys can explain to me how Harry Reid still has the unmitigated gall to appear in public, let alone on national television.Today is a big day in America. Only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is really goodReid then had the temerity to re-appear and announce that his remarkswere mischaracterized by those seeking to score political pointsRight. What he *meant* to say, evidently, was that it was really good that February's losses were only 10,000 more than January's...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 5:55 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Postcards from the Edgy, Pugnacious Stupidity, Politicians Hit Bottom, Dig...

Given the rather astonishing interest...

Here's the slab as it currently looks. Had some rain today, there's only two spots that hold any water, not that it matters as it will all be roofed soon, anyway.

Published Fri, Aug 16 2013 1:27 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Castle Pr0n

#911Plus10

Crossposted from BostonMaggie #911Plus10 That's the Twitter hashtag for today.

Published Sun, Sep 11 2011 12:45 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

The power of analytics...

Or, why there were no half-size boots available when I joined the Army, thus causing life-long foot damage.Why? Because McNamara's Whiz Kidz said they weren't neccesary and you could save a bundle of simoleons if you didn't make half-size boots.Pejman Yousefzadeh said over on Google+ "Why doesn't the United Federation of Planets simply outlaw red uniforms?"If you are a trekkie, this resonates. Pejman was being funny. But, remembering the possibly apocryphal story of the...

Published Tue, Aug 30 2011 6:40 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: General Commentary, Pugnacious Stupidity, Uh-oh, Scruples are loose!

A change of pace

How about something a little different? Spanish pinfire pistol, made in Oviedo in 1866. That grip may look odd to modern eyes, but I happen to like the way this pistol feels. It's also missing the pushrod for clearing the cylinder. But it was under $100, too.

Published Mon, Jun 24 2013 6:09 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..

Filed under: Gun Pr0n - A Naughty Expose' of the fiddly bits, pinfire, oviedo, spanish

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