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- Carpenter's Flight
50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Monthly Archives: May 2010
1/6 In Marjah
On this Memorial day this video pretty much speaks for itself. Against GySgt Wallgreens request I recorded his speach in secret….. the result is this awesome video with the last words we heard before boarding helos and heading into the … Continue reading
Posted in Heroes, History, Holidays, Marines
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Memorial Day 2010
Another Memorial Day is upon us. For many, the weekend is represented by the events in Indianapolis yesterday, or the weekend “sales”, or just another holiday to party. Lest we forget what the holiday really represents: HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY OF … Continue reading
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Whoa – 2 in one year?
Amazing stuff. Only 20 perfect games have been pitched in major league history, and two occurred this month. MIAMI — Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in major league history, delivering the marquee performance of his … Continue reading
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A Shame
It really is a shame. The administration, the house of representatives, and the senate. All three bodies controlled by the same party, with the same views and they are not aligned to the desires of the majority of the voters … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Presidential Politics
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Now Arriving: The Future
Gattaca has arrived. UC Berkeley is adding something a little different this year in its welcome package — cotton swabs for a DNA sample. In the past, incoming freshman and transfer students have received a rather typical welcome book from … Continue reading
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I was all excited about seeing…
I was all excited about seeing Iwo. It is not the same boat that I saw so many years ago. This one is the replacement.
The Iwo Jima just cam around t…
The Iwo Jima just cam around the river bend – It has been years since I have seen her in person.
As much as I dislike being in …
As much as I dislike being in NY there are some perks like this.
Fleet Week in NYC – I’ll get t…
Fleet Week in NYC – I’ll get to watch the parade of ships up the Hudson from my office window