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Veteran Gets Penis Transplant
When “Ray” stepped on a roadside bomb, his next memory could’ve been something we watch or read regarding near-death experiences. Except, he could’ve been one of those who would not be able to relate the tale. He may have been killed by the blast or died from his injuries. Luckily, his experience was different. It […]
Best Choice for the Job at Hand
This comes under the heading of ‘knock yourselves out’. I asked a couple of people about the best equipment for hunting. Since I hunt with a camera, a solid, multifunctional digital camera body with a good zoom lens gives you a chance to find cover and hunt/nail your target. I’d recommend a Nikon D810 with […]
Changes to Special Forces Training
This doesn’t look quite like upgrades to me. It looks more like accommodation, although adapting to new target structures ahead of time is always a good idea. I’ll leave the judgment call up to those of you with more training in this area. https://news.yahoo.com/big-changes-grueling-special-forces-125819070.html?soc_src=community&soc_trk=ma From the article: The changes that are beginning now have led to […]
Feel Good Stories
The Serial Plane Sneaker has been busted again. Marilyn Hartman, who spent 18 months in supervised living, and said she would never try to sneak onto planes again, was arrested at O’Hare Airport for trying to get past security by moving TSA lane markers, among other things. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stowaway-marilyn-hartman-arrested-at-chicagos-ohare-airport-trying-to-clear-security-without-boarding-pass/ Busted again, and now she gets to […]
Hanoi Jane’s At It Again
In case you thought things could not get any more ridiculous, or people more obnoxious, think again: Hanoi Jane is traipsing off to Washington to hold climate protests on a weekly basis. The gag factor is enhanced by the fact that she’s now 82 and ought to know better than to make an ass of […]
Updates on Syria v. Turkey
Last week, Turkey fired on US forces posted in northern Syria: https://www.militarytimes.com/2019/10/13/us-troops-believe-turkey-deliberately-fired-artillery-at-an-american-commando-outpost-in-syria/ American troops and former U.S. officials believe a Turkish artillery strike on Friday that landed about 300 meters from a U.S. commando outpost near the Syrian city of Kobani was done deliberately. No U.S. troops were injured in the strike, but U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces […]
A Few News Items
Marines with Umbrellas? Well, so far the women Marines are allowed to carry them, but not the other Marines. https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2019/10/11/the-most-dangerous-weapon-in-the-world-is-a-marine-and-his-umbrella-the-case-for-dryness/ From the article: The old adage of, “If it ain’t raining, we ain’t training,” could be in serious jeopardy if a pending update to the Marine Corps uniform policy overturns a rule prohibiting male Marines […]
Eric Winstead – Phony SEAL & Fake MoH
The folks at Military Phony give us their work on Eric James Winstead who lives in Rockmart Georgia. Winstead claims to be a retired Master Chief and Navy SEAL. Winstead passed around a resume claiming he retired after serving for 22 years in the Navy, achieved the rank of Master Chief (E-9), obtained a “Department […]
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