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USS Franklin Reunion
Coming across the quarterdeck is this fantastic event: The crew of the USS Franklin (CV-13) will hole their 2010 reunion from the 18th to the 21st of March in Branson, Missoura! Specifically, at the Lodge of the Ozarks. Special event: Memorial service...
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Wed, Feb 24 2010 4:18 PM
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Happy Birthday, Evan! - From your Army
Our own Uncle Jimbo and Evan Pertile playing at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN. RE: Evan Pertile - A Future Soldier You Should Know RE: Spiritual Warfare Needed - Evan Pertile RE: Some Spiritual and Caring Bridge Warfare Needed RE: Evan Pertile...
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Mon, Feb 01 2010 3:34 AM
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The Birth of the Rangers
From W. Thomas Smith, Jr.'s This Week in American Military History (emphasis mine): Jan. 31, 1974: The first of three U.S. Army Ranger battalions since World War II is activated. Yes, there were post-war Rangers and Ranger units of varying sizes,...
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Mon, Feb 01 2010 11:02 PM
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Credit Where Credit is Due
I know that we frequently have some philosophical disputes with the Obama administration here. Still, once in a while, it's a good idea to step back and point out the things they have gotten right. For example, remember duing the campaign when then...
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Mon, Feb 01 2010 9:20 PM
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Juicebox Mafia- Gates covering for interrogation goat rope
Attackerman covers Sec Def Gates as John McCain attempts to get him to admit the glaringly obvious, that giving AbdulMutallab a lawyer was a gargantuan screw up. It doesn't work and I patiently and kindly point out why.
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Mon, Feb 01 2010 11:57 PM
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Metamorphosis
I was the phone with Patti Patton-Bader the other day talking about some Soldiers Angels issues. We talked about soldier X. He was, in my mind, a lost cause. Patti felt otherwise. And it turns out that she was right and I was wrong. It was a good reminder...
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Wed, Feb 17 2010 12:55 AM
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The preservation of the American warrior class
David Bellavia should have been blogging long ago. He has a great essay from yesterday that is required reading. My grandfather was a reluctant hero. Most WWII vets are. There was never a need for them to share their experiences when they came home. The...
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Wed, Feb 24 2010 11:37 PM
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Two Movies
Must read over at Mudville Gazette about two OIF movies that you may (or not) see...
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Fri, Feb 26 2010 4:32 AM
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Has the last fighter pilot already been born?
(Written while watching my six for Pinch and his compatriots) I was told that was true by a former commander of TOP GUN who obviously was highly invested in the whole fighter pilot mentality and world, and this was five years ago. It becomes more pertinent...
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Sun, Feb 28 2010 4:30 AM
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Bold-faced Lies Report
A new feature detailing the more egregious examples of the genre. Today we have an HLS tool discussing the complete lack of the words Islam or Islamist from a 108 pg report on terrorism. He says it wasn't an "active choice". LIAR!
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Fri, Feb 12 2010 2:09 AM
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Military cancels detainee interview in Navy SEAL case
Originally published at The US Report The military has canceled the deposition of an alleged terrorist mastermind who claimed that he was assaulted by the military following his capture last year. The law firm Puckett and Faraj, representing Navy SEAL...
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Tue, Feb 09 2010 2:38 AM
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IAVA Storming the Hill
IAVA is doing it's Storm the Hill event to lobby Congress to square away veterans benefits. A noble cause for certain, but a craptastic time to be chasing down Congress critters. Good luck.
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Thu, Feb 11 2010 6:29 AM
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Survivors
Afghan survivors of massive avalanches in the mountains of Salang Pass head for safety as an Afghan soldier runs to provide assistance in Afghanistan's Parwan province, Feb. 9, 2010. U.S. troops provided assistance and medical care to the Afghans...
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Thu, Feb 11 2010 6:24 PM
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US Soldiers killed in Pakistan
I am working on a new model where the only source I consider authoritative on the war in Af/Pak is the Long War Journal. Roggio's accuracy record crushes any other source. Today he has some bad news that is going to be played for a lot of political...
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Tue, Feb 02 2010 11:56 PM
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Don't Ask Don't Tell: What does it really say?
I refer you to U.S. Code: Title 10 Subtitle A Part II Chapter 37 § 654 Policy concerning homosexuality in the armed forces Excerpts: (2) There is no constitutional right to serve in the armed forces. (3) ... it lies within the discretion of the Congress...
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Wed, Feb 03 2010 4:20 AM
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