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Airman who died fighting fire was doing what he loved.

| December 28, 2020 | 12 Comments
Airman who died fighting fire was doing what he loved.

Logan Young Sad news from West Virginia. OWB sends. Hoyer says airman who died fighting fire was doing what he loved; reward money increased in connection with arson probe By Marsha Chwalik MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The reward money leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for an arson fire that killed a member […]

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Houston Firefighters- Merry Christmas, It’s a Girl!

| December 26, 2020 | 11 Comments
Houston Firefighters- Merry Christmas, It’s a Girl!

The crew of HFD Engine 5 delivered a healthy baby girl at a couple’s home while waiting for an ambulance. New born and already the impatient type! Mom-to-be was in labor waiting for a ride to her C-Section appointment, but her daughter had other plans. She arrived 2222L, Christmas Eve at home. All are doing […]

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Daily dose of inspirational videos

| August 23, 2020 | 30 Comments
Daily dose of inspirational videos

Defund the police? Then who will rescue your fire fighters? Tonight, at approximately 8:15 PM, the Marin County Fire Department (MCFD) requested the Sonoma Sheriff’s Helicopter “Henry-1” respond to the area of the Woodward Fire, which is burning in an area of the Point Reyes National Seashore, southwest of Olema. MCFD requested an immediate rescue […]

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National Guard soldier helps deliver baby on the side of the road, finds an adoptive family

| July 31, 2020 | 22 Comments
National Guard soldier helps deliver baby on the side of the road, finds an adoptive family

U.S. Army Sgt. Leann Roggensack, a cannon crewmember assigned to Battle Group Poland, is awarded an Army Commendation Medal, by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donny Hebel, Commander of Battle Group Poland, for her outstanding military professionalism and performance, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Dec. 28, 2018. (Sgt. Sarah Kirby/Army) A good news story brought […]

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USS BONHOMME RICHARD – Observations from the CNO

| July 25, 2020 | 11 Comments
USS BONHOMME RICHARD – Observations from the CNO

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) Boomer sends. Admirals and Master Chiefs, After walking the decks of BONHOMME RICHARD last Friday and listening to our Sailors who fought the fire, I wanted to pass along my observations and reflections. As you are aware, the damage is extensive; there is fire and water damage, to varying degrees, on […]

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Riot Recap

| June 2, 2020 | 255 Comments
Riot Recap

My inbox is filling up with articles and videos from the usual suspects, about all the looting, riots, and now violence roiling across our nation. My preferred method of addressing each one in turn isn’t possible, so I’ll consolidate them into one post and see how this format works. So far: Cities facing looting and […]

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COVID-19 Public Service Announcement for Adults – Stay at Home

| March 28, 2020 | 43 Comments
COVID-19 Public Service Announcement for Adults – Stay at Home

This is a public service announcement for Adults.  Since I know all of you have set Condition Zebra, you may want to share a jingle with others over this interwebnet thingy. ?

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The gun sales surge accompanying the conronavirus pandemic is overwhelming state and federal background checks

| March 23, 2020 | 85 Comments
The gun sales surge accompanying the conronavirus pandemic is overwhelming state and federal background checks

Governor Ned Lamont’s (D-Conn) ‘stay at home’ order closes non-essential businesses, but lists gun stores as “essential,” allowing them to continue to operate. That this sent shock-waves through both Pro 2A and Gun Control camps is a given, with Pro 2A organizations applauding the Governor’s Executive Order, and Gun Control groups panning it. Interesting times […]

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