Monthly Archives: June 2008

Heading down range

Posted on June 14, 2008 by

Michael Yon is the closest thing this generation has to Ernie Pyle. While Ernie certainly got more coverage for his dispatches than Michael is for his, the job that Michael Yon is doing is equally dangerous, equally brave, and I … Continue reading →

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A little bit of knowledge…

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

is a dangerous thing. The Eco-friendly are once again assuming that sonar kills dolphins. Except this time, it doesn’t kill them, it “scares them” into running up a river and beaching themselves. Campaigners say post-mortem examinations showed that the animals … Continue reading →

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Hey buddy… Spare a dime?

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

The Army can continue the efforts in Iraq thanks to the Navy and Air Force coughing up some bucks. The Army will be able to meet its next military and civilian payroll and all defense operations will continue full-bore, thanks … Continue reading →

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Save the Flame

Posted on June 9, 2008 by

The National World War One museum is here in Kansas City and it is an impressive site. Dedicated in 1921, it was definitely designed as a memorial to “the Great War.” Unfortunately, funding issues (spoken, Mayor making bad decisions) have … Continue reading →

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Under New Management

Posted on June 5, 2008 by

Ordered to buy new UAV’s. Ordered to get control of the Nuclear Arsenal. Ordered to find a new job. Secretary of Defense Gates has accepted the resignations of both Gen. Michael Moseley, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Secretary of … Continue reading →

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