Argghhh!

The Federal Gov't is mostly shut down. This group of federal employees still went to the office. As the Facebook page of the Naval Air Facility notes: As most of us are ready for Sandy to make landfall, just remember 'The Old Guard' is out there today, still guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is what dedication to service is all about and their mission which they uphold with such honor.

NJNG thought that it had one over Hurricane Irene. But nah, them treadheads just got into a pickle. Where's UnkaBill to pluck-em out, when you need him. Full story: HERE Boq

There isn't one. There were no Medals awarded for actions on this day....

Panetta to Pentagon, Petraeus to CIA. So, will it be Panetta's job to be Louis Johnson , Truman's SecDef whose job was to essentially dismantle DoD, or Robert MacNamara? Both suck, if for different reasons. Petraeus to CIA - I don't think the General is going to have a good time there. But I think the President likes having him off the street for 2012, and doesn't really care if the general flails or fails at CIA. In fact, that might even be perceived as a feature, not a bug, by this...

There is only one Medal awarded for actions on this day. Vietnam, 1971. And he was a local boy to the Castle.*ADAMS, WILLIAM E. Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Army, A/227th Assault Helicopter Company, 52d Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade. Place and Date: Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 25 May 1971. Entered Service at: Kansas City, Mo. Born: 16 June 1939, Casper, Wyo. Citation: Maj. Adams distinguished himself on 25 May 1971 while serving as a helicopter pilot in Kontum Province...

Or will you just wash your hands?BOQ...

Heh. World leaders, who reacted to the invasion of Iraq as tantamount to the resurrection of Hitler, are now grumpy that the US is not terribly interested in trying toppling another Arab dictator and inheriting the resulting mess. You're welcome. We're just giving you what you asked for, yes?

MP38's, M14s, full-auto Glocks, MG08's, anti-tank guns, M5 Stuarts, a half-track, a bunch of mountain howitzers, and free ammo. What more do you want?...