Archive for July 25th, 2019
US military aims to ensure safe passage of American commercial ships in Persian Gulf
President Donald Trump looks to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper during a ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. (Carolyn Kaster/AP) In a move reminiscent of Operation Earnest Will, where US forces protected Kuwaiti-owned tankers from Iranian attacks in 1987 and 1988, our military will provide protection […]
Thursdays Are For Cooking!
This is easy. If you want summer dishes, they are frequently chopped salads of some kind. My first one is the kind of cole slaw my mother used to make. It does not have that milk-based dressing that you get at the deli. Instead, it just provides its own flavor to the mix. You’ll need: […]
FUBAR ends after one season….
This is such a silly thing, I can barely stop snorting over it: “The Code” will not be a “thing” on CBS. https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2019/07/24/to-the-surprise-of-no-one-cbs-cancels-marine-courtroom-drama-the-code/ From the article: Shaggy, out-of-regulation haircuts, incorrectly ordered ribbon stacks that blossomed new rows from one episode to the next, nonsensical military court proceedings, Marines referred to as “soldiers,” uniform violations, […]
SEALs Ordered Out of Iraq for Drinking
The Stars & Stripes reports that a Navy SEAL platoon has been ordered out of Iraq for drinking alcohol while deployed according to a report. A commander overseeing U.S. special operations troops battling the Islamic State in Iraq has ordered a SEAL platoon to return to San Diego early after a “perceived deterioration of good […]
Thursday Feel Good Stories
Remington 1911 Police: Intruder likely also shot in home-invasion robbery that left Hot Springs man dead by Josh Snyder Authorities believe one of the intruders responsible for a deadly home-invasion robbery last month in Hot Springs was also shot during the crime. Officers found the body of Kenneth Kelly Jr., 23, on June 13 after […]
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