Monthly Archives: November 2009

Cry Me a River

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

Boo-effing-Hoo…. Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the accused Fort Hood gunman, is paralyzed from the waist down, his lawyer said Friday. “It appears he won’t be able to walk in the future,” said Hasan’s civilian attorney, retired Army Col. John Galligan. … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Friday

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

You know what phrase I love? “Shit, or get off the pot.” It’s always amused me. But it certainly speaks to what I always told guys when training to be OOD, “Look, whatever you do, make a decision and go. … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. ~ Gen. George S. Patton ~ More great information about one of the mightiest boats of World War II, USS … Continue reading →

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Wrap Up

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

You know, I’d like to comment on the FT Hood incident, but I really can’t top the summation of the reasons why that Lex has done here. I just hate saying I told you so. But, here’s on story from … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Friday

Posted on November 6, 2009 by

Keeping the WTF serious today for FT Hood. I hope this doesn’t go where I think it does. But judging by the video of the Major in a convenience store, and the length of his shalwar kameez, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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