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The Soft Ones
A pair of stories today show the way that the current regime in Washington is moving to soften the forces that defend the frontiers. From Norfolk: The Navy will not use a target depicting a Muslim woman holding a gun at a new training range for SEALs...
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Sat, Jun 30 2012 4:32 AM
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Egypt's Islamist President
Not an unforeseen outcome by any means. My good friend Frank Gaffney has said the likeliest outcome of the Arab Spring was the sprouting of the Muslim Brotherhood all over the region. It is interesting to see the fact of the newly sworn in President of...
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Sat, Jun 30 2012 2:32 AM
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Awesome Raffle to Benefit Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon and Omaze are partnering to raise money to empower 250 veterans to become first responders for Team Rubicon and to raise awareness about Team Rubicon. This raffle, for donations of $5 or more, allows Team Rubicon supporters the chance to...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 7:27 AM
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Caring For The Defenders
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Team Rubicon
ICYMI: White House talks veto threat because TRICARE fee hikes eliminated
It’s called caring for our troops and veterans in DC: The Obama administration on Friday threatened to veto a defense appropriations bill in part because it does not include higher health care fees for members of the military. “The Administration is disappointed...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 3:22 AM
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Bust Their Chops
Hiring Our Heroes/VOWS Follow-Up
In my original post, Mr. Wolf asked to be proven wrong, and over at This Ain't Hell Tman and some others had questions that also deserved answers. So, let me tell you a bit about the event. It began bright and early on a very warm day, and I was glad...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:53 AM
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The Differential Theory of the U.S. Armed Forces (Snake Model) - Updated 2012
[This is a repost from 2007...yes, you've seen it before, but it still rings true. Especially snarky additions from Blackfive Commenters have been added. You all ROCK!] The Ultimate Differential Theory of US Armed Forces (Snake Model) Upon encountering...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:46 AM
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Military Humor
Stolen Valor, Round II
So the Supremes said no to the 2006 Stolen Valor act finding it too broad and, in essence, because of that a violation of free speech. The point? Hey, Congress, don’t make it so broad. That’s where round 2 comes in: Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:45 AM
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Rule #6
U.S. paratroopers fire at insurgent forces during a firefight on the outskirts of Spedar village in southern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 15, 2012. This was the first of several firefights U.S. and Afghan soldiers encountered during their daylong...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 12:54 AM
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Picture of the Week
Launcher
Spc. Joshua Tarazona, firing an M203 grenade launcher on Camp Atterbury, Ind., June 21, 2012. Tarazona,a military policeman, are assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John Crosby
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 12:49 AM
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Real Heroes and Fake Ones
Two of my personal heroes, Jonn Lilyea and Doug Sterner, talk to ABC News about the Stolen Valor decision from the Supremes yesterday. In reality, TSO and others agree that the law was written too wide for the first amendment and that legislation coming...
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Fri, Jun 29 2012 12:43 AM
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Bust Their Chops
Stolen Valor act struck down by Supreme Court
In case you missed it in all the hype and coverage about the ObamaCare ruling: The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a federal law that made it a crime to falsely claim being awarded a top military honor, saying the law infringed on the Constitution...
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Thu, Jun 28 2012 3:21 AM
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Bust Their Chops
Cyber Pearl Harbor- our greatest weakness
I wrote a piece for my day job's blog about what is actually the most glaring weakness in our cyber defenses. Industrial control systems are not sexy and most people don't even know what they are or what they do. But our enemies do, and that is...
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Wed, Jun 27 2012 11:55 PM
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National PTSD Awareness Day
Today is set aside as National PTSD Awareness Day and that is a good thing. Like most serious problems we face, it would be better if it got dealt with every day, but every bit helps. There was an event today at Upper Senate Park just outside the Capitol...
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Wed, Jun 27 2012 11:38 AM
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"Energetically I Will Meet The Enemies Of My Country..."
I'm not one (grad or Batt) but in honor of those from 75th Ranger Regiment, I present this: Sua Sponte, Rangers!
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Tue, Jun 26 2012 12:35 PM
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BLACKFIVE
Red Robin, Books, and More
If you are anywhere near Indianapolis this Thursday, Red Robin is once again hosting a fundraiser for Cooking with the Troops. Michael Z. Williamson will be autographing books provided by Baen Books between 2-4. Come on by. Also, online, there is a Simply...
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Tue, Jun 26 2012 6:06 AM
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