Monthly Archives: May 2008

Downsizing

Posted on May 14, 2008 by

So, it seems that the administration is attempting to de-legitimize Al Qaeda in Iraq, or at least its leadership, through the quiet action of reducing the bounty on his head. Navy Capt. Jamie Graybeal, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command, … Continue reading →

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Hello pot…this is the kettle.

Posted on May 10, 2008 by

In what may be quite possibly the most irresponsible journalistic headline I’ve ever seen, Time magazine actually poses the question of whether or not we should INVADE BURMA. I find it amazing how the tables turn on a whim when … Continue reading →

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.5 percent

Posted on May 9, 2008 by

It’s been the topic of many a conversation lately that the military of the United States is made up of only .5% of the population. That, and the appearance of the growing societal chasm between the Praetorians and those who … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Pride

Posted on May 9, 2008 by

The surface fleet, after having two ships completely fail to pass an inspection demonstrating that they were capable of basic operation, has realized that something is wrong with the attitudes of the current fleet. The commander of the Navy’s surface … Continue reading →

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North Carolina…Arriving

Posted on May 8, 2008 by

PCU North Carolina finally becomes USS NORTH CAROLINA in her commissioning ceremony. Christened by Mrs. Linda Bowman (of the Naval Reactors Bowman’s), she’s now off to make her homeport in sunny Groton, CT. Tough break guys, I was hoping for … Continue reading →

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