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William Whipple, Constitution Day, and “All Men are Created Equal”
This post is a bit delayed (Constitution Day was September 17), but following is an essay written for Constitution Day on the theme, “My Favorite Founding Father.” It won a USMC unit award. There are many candidates one can choose … Continue reading
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Criminal ring includes 14 “Marines”
From CNN: “Seven active Marines, seven former Marines and a Navy sailor were among 50 people arrested in a sweeping Southern California raid aimed at shutting down a network that allegedly dealt in stolen cars, drugs, weapons and other military … Continue reading
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Which one would you want to have your back if you were a member of Seal Team 6?
< Here's a hint (if you need one): Their names both sound like "Kris." After 20 years of service, Chris Beck (first picture) retired from Seal Team 6 a just few months before their famous raid that killed Osama bin … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Beck, Kristin Beck, Navy Seal, Seal Team 6, Warrior Princess
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There is nothing to like about this story.
I had been contemplating a post about the recent coverage of sexual assault and misconduct in the Army and Air Force, and asking, “What in bloody hell is so stubbornly wrong with this culture?” But I didn’t have an answer. … Continue reading
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(To Dream the) Impossible Dream–Earworm Warning!
Still the best rendition ever.
2012 Army suicides are highest on record
Suicides, 2012/2011 Army (includes Guard and Reserve) 303/283 Navy (includes Reserves) 62/59 Marines 46/32 Air Force (includes Guard and Reserves) 71/70 Coast Guard (includes Reserves) 6/7 *Data reported by each military branch as of December 2012 “Why Soldiers Keep Losing … Continue reading
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Tagged suicide in the Army, suicide in the military, USMC
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What? What?? WHAT?!
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to ROTC students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2013. Panetta later gave a speech to students, providing a detailed account of the cuts that would occur if sequestration takes effect. (DOD … Continue reading
Congress doesn’t kill people–Sequestration kills people.
“From what I hear, I have to conclude that it is more likely than unlikely that we’ll actually have to do this,” said Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, according to Stars and Stripes. “We are serious about being ready.” http://www.stripes.com/news/us/automatic-defense-cuts-called-more-likely-than-unlikely-1.205834. … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget Control Act of 2011, Congress, Eddie Munster, Rep. Ryan, Sen. Moran, Sen. Udall, sequestration, Taxpayer Relief Act
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