Argghhh!

This becomes important tomorrow. Well, 26,280 tomorrows ago, that is.

Of course, it's a historical flag, from the War of 1812 (though not confirmed it actually got flown in battle). This week, we're flying flags from the Revolution through War of 1812 out at the Castle. Seems like an apt time, eh? Our luna moth (well, offspring of *last years* luna moth, anyway) has arrived. Apparently, Castle Argghhh! is a dating destination for the luna moth. And it's been dry. How can you tell it's really been dry? When your backyard looks like a map of your septic...

DULCE ET DECORUM EST Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam for fallen allies.

Around here, when you hear a wolf whistle and hear the comment "Nice rack!" you are in the Arms Room...

I chose to not discuss this General's rather abrupt departure from theater when it occured. We now have the "rest of the story" regarding BG Sinclair: A Fort Bragg brigadier general has been charged with forcible sodomy and other offenses involving sex, pornography and alcohol, Army officials said this morning. The Fayetteville Observer has been monitoring the case and learned of the charges this morning. Fort Bragg officials will hold a press conference this afternoon. "Brig....

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

...from someone who used to work in the field of clandestine operations. Nameless at his request.It is only 0500 on 2 May 2011 and I have already received a number of emails and calls asking me to comment on the operation that resulted in the death of Usama bin Laden (UBL.) While it is early days in the wake of the assault, and I know nothing more about it than we are all seeing on TV, I do know enough about the area and the intelligence/tactical military requirements involved in an attack like this...

Today rather exceeds the daily average for the Medal, which is about 10 per day, with 49 Medals spanning the Civil War, the Indian Campaigns, sailors in peacetime, WWI and Vietnam. We open with the Civil War and iron men from a wooden ship, the USS Tacony during the fight to take Plymouth, North Carolina from the rebels. One was wounded serving Tacony's pivot gun, the other four went ashore to spike the rebel guns.Civil WarBRUTSCHE, HENRY Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1846...