Monthly Archives: December 2009

Something’s Brewing

There have always been social and cultural issues within this nation. Whenever you construct a nation out of immigrants with distinct cultures, and historical bias you will always run into conflict. Perhaps in my wisdom gathering maturity I am becoming … Continue reading

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Illegal Border Crossing – Technology

Here’s one that got my blood simmering this morning. It seems that some of the good folks at the University of California at San Diego have determined that the folks who cross our southern border without going through official channels … Continue reading

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A Late Merry Christmas Greeting

Here’s one that I missed. Merry Christmas From CAAT 1, WPNS CO, 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines. (filmed on site at Alpha 1)

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Never Forget

A Soldier’s Christmas The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, my daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the … Continue reading

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Tip of the Spear

Deployed at Christmas?  It is tough.  Technology has improved things to some degree but, in general terms it is one of the tougher things to mentally deal with. Don’t forget the guys that are out there at the tip of … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas, My Friend

Back when I was on active duty (way back when) one of my “co-workers” penned the poem below. As you might imagine it evokes an emotional reaction for many of us. MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIEND ‘Twas the night before Christmas, … Continue reading

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Oliver North

This really would have been a better Thanksgiving post but, I think it is appropriate any day of the year.  From one of my contemporary heroes…

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Christmas Eve 2009

Another Christmas Eve has arrived.  I trust that everyone has found their way to some time with family and friends.  Spending as much time on the road as I do, I find that as hectic as this time of year … Continue reading

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Funny Post

Tam has a funny post up today in reference to the cover of this month’s American Rifleman.  I have to say, my response was similar but she has creatively taken it to a new extreme. Apple iR-15: Only works with … Continue reading

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TR – Vigor

Concluding our TR series of Motivators from the good folks over at The Art of Manliness.  I hope you have enjoyed it, and have added The Art of Manliness to your reading list. Definitely something that we have lost as … Continue reading

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