Monthly Archives: February 2009

Air Supremacy Parity

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

So, THIS is making the rounds inside the squirrel cage today. As we chatted about interference cancellation systems, I couldn’t help but notice an odd decal decorating the side of the fuselage. I asked the pilot: What’s that aircraft decal … Continue reading →

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That’s what we in the biz call a “Bad Call”

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

Some people make mistakes in judgement. Some people are just plain retarded. Behold, exhibit A. Soldier questions eligibility, doubts president’s authority ‘As an officer, my sworn oath to support and defend our Constitution requires this’ ——————————————————————————– A U.S. soldier on … Continue reading →

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Every Marine has a story

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

“Taking Chance” is on HBO starting this weekend. It is the portrayal of LtCol Strobel’s story of bringing PFC Chance Phelps home from the war. The story was first relayed by the folks over at BlackFive in 2004. You can … Continue reading →

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The Year that Was

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

US Navy Year in Pictures, complete with obligatory almost-techno-almost-Hans-Zimmer soundtrack. A good view nonetheless. (H/T Lex)

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Lifestyles of the Misinformed

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

New items like THIS just demonstrate that people do not understand nuclear power, and the media continues to use it as a lightning rod to generate readers. A U.S. Border Patrol helicopter went down Thursday night near the San Onofre … Continue reading →

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