Archive for September 20th, 2019

VA Fraud, it’s a family affair

| September 20, 2019 | 38 Comments
VA Fraud, it’s a family affair

This hits entirely too close to home. I never met Mr. Biggs, aka Individual 1, in person, but we have more than a few friends in common. Why, after a stellar Navy career and attaining Division Head status at NAWCAD PAX River, he chose to risk it all is a mystery. All gone now, and […]

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Weekend Open Thread-Fall

| September 20, 2019 | 57 Comments
Weekend Open Thread-Fall

September 23, 2019, will be the autumnal equinox.  After this day, the nights will get longer and the days will get shorter. This is considered the beginning of autumn. Meteorological fall began on September 1. If you go by the astronomical start (equinox), this will be the last weekend of summer. Either way, enjoy your weekend.

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“Alaska Bob” Glaves – NOT a Vietnam Veteran

| September 20, 2019 | 157 Comments
“Alaska Bob” Glaves – NOT a Vietnam Veteran

The folks at Military Phony send us their work on Robert Elgin Glaves Jr, better known as “Alaska Bob” or just plain “Bob.”   Bob claims to be a Vietnam veteran, having joined the US Army at 17 years old and fought in both Vietnam and Cambodia.  Unfortunately, he contracted cancer from chemicals used in Vietnam, […]

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Iran vs….. ummm, well…. Somebody!

| September 20, 2019 | 17 Comments
Iran vs….. ummm, well…. Somebody!

First off, the Pentagon has now said it will defer to Saudi Aranbia’s position and let them take the lead, by their announcing who is responsible for the recent, very destructive attack on the oil depot. https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/09/19/pentagon-wont-blame-iran-for-saudi-attack-until-saudi-assessment-concludes/ From the article:  In a Pentagon meeting with reporters, Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense […]

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Friday Feel Good Stories

| September 20, 2019 | 10 Comments
Friday Feel Good Stories

Tactical Lever Action No charges filed in Rowan County shooting death Based on self-defense, officials say murder charges related to the shooting death of Robin Worth Jr. will not be filed. After investigating a Rowan County shooting death, officials have decided not to pursue charges. Officials say the fatal shot was fired as self-defense. Statesville […]

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