Monthly Archives: May 2009

National Treasures

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

such as this are growing more and more scarce. John Finn, Frank Currey and Nick Oresko are members of an exclusive club that tends to shrink when the nation isn’t at war. And of the less than 100 living recipients … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Friday

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

Can’t really say there’s too much to anger me today. Too much joy running around the fleet right now. The Submarine CO / XO Screening results are out, so congratulations to everyone who selected!!!! Blunoz has all the action here. … Continue reading →

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Entitlement

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

It’s a rare thing when I read something and have an immediate, visceral, and negative reaction to it. I didn’t even make it past the first sentence of the second paragraph before I knew this article was crap. The Obama … Continue reading →

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Plane Guard Duty – 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

An Israeli submarine has rescued a swimmer off the coast of Haifa. FIVE miles off the coast to be exact. The Israeli navy said on Wednesday that one of its submarines had rescued the swimmer. A military spokesman said that … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

“But a Supreme Court nomination is not a lifetime achievement award, and should not be treated as an opportunity to practice affirmative action.” – Ilya Shapiro I think I’d argue that she hasn’t achieved enough in her life to deserve … Continue reading →

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