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  • Mullah Omar & the Pakistanis

    Brad Thor broke the story of Mullah Omar's capture a week ago. Since then we have had the Jawa Report, Ollie North and now Tim Lynch of Free Range International all confirming this story. We have had access to some of the intel that has led to these...

  • Military coolness

    The Instapundit has a habit of pointing out cool new technologies and today he has a couple of very slick ones in the works for the military. First a way to stop the bleeding with light. In the near future, wounds may be treated with a flash of light...

  • The system did not work

    Let me be perfectly clear, the system did not work.....again. Shahzad was not stopped before he could try to blow up Times Square; he was simply to stupid to build a working bomb, even after receiving training. The only thing we have to be happy about...

  • Taliban conducts raid in Western Afghanistan

    In another sign that they remain a viable threat and a problem both here and back in there own yard, the Taliban tried to take out a Governor in Western Afghanistan. From the Long War Journal: Afghan police defeated a Taliban suicide assault team that...

  • One of the best hostage rescues ever

    The British SAS have a well-deserved reputation for professionalism and expertise. It was shown in spades in the raid on the Iranian Embassy in London 30 years ago today. The Brat has a look at the whole operation and reminds us that their ROE included...

  • Blue Star Mom

    OK this is an easy one, from Dan at NY GOE Kim Brubaker is a Blue Star Mom whose oldest kid is serving in the Army in Afghanistan. She is also a contestant in More Magazine's Beauty Search Contest sponsored by Olay & Covergirl. She is in fourth...

  • Mojave Cross Stolen

    Well, after a long legal battle and a win, it seems someone decided to take what the courts said could stay. This is one of those times where words fail. My inner wolf says "It's clobberin time" and the nicer part of me says may justice...
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  • Peace Through Strength

    Some of the leading lights of the think tank world have launched a new initiative called the Peace Through Strength platform. The Peace Through Strength Platform is a statement of principles, intended to educate the American public on explicit positions...

  • Military Roundup 11 May 2010

    Photo of the Day: Blue Angels packed like sardines Afghanistan: Taliban threaten to launch fresh offensive this week Limits of airstrikes frustrate pilots - 'Keep fighting [coalition forces] won't shoot' Cheonan Incident: Defense official...
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  • Military Roundup 12 May 2010

    Afghanistan / Pakistan: U.S. military could begin awarding troops for "courageous restraint" (not taking action) Reports of Mullah Omar capture sweep US Massive drone strike in North Waziristan - at least 24 enemy fighters killed Gas attack...
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  • Honor Bound - the Oath of Enlistment's Clever Trap

    From my most recent Human Events piece: Upon entering the United States Armed Forces, federal law requires everyone to swear the oath of enlistment. But when we swear the oath, just what are we obligated to – and for how long? It is up to you. If you...
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  • My new comrade in arms

    As Mr. Bellavia, who is now stuck in traffic, missing a flight and wicked pissed because President Obama needed some chicken wings, noted I had a photoshoot w/ my new comrade in arms Rob Halford of Judas Priest. Rob wanted to thank me for my support of...

  • Military Roundup 13 May 2010

    Photo of the Day: Mexican soldier stands guard as 46 tons of marijuana are burned Israel: Retired General warns of preemptive strike on Israel by Hezbollah - Russian submarine flying Iranian flag recently docked in Lebanon, cargo unloaded by men with...
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  • Boys with toys

    For your Sunday entertainment, here's a nice compendium of low pass fly by's. Enjoy:

  • In the Crosshairs- Eric Holder, Cakeboy

    Our Attorney General made a complete ass of himself trying to avoid admitting that the terrorists trying to hit us are motivated by radical Islam. It is shameful to watch him try to avoid something so blatantly obvious. He is outmatched by anyone with...
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