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- Composite of a Series of Images Taken From Space Aboard the Station
This is a composite of a series of images photographed from a mounted camera on the Earth-orbiting International Space Station, from approximately 240 miles above Earth. Space station hardware in the foreground includes the Mini-Research Module (MRM1, center) and a Russian Progress vehicle docked to the Pirs Docking Compartment (right). Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Don Pettit said of the photographic techniques used to achieve the images: "My star trail images are made by taking a time exposure of about 10 to 15 minutes. However, with modern digital cameras, 30 seconds is about the longest exposure possible, due to electronic detector noise effectively snowing out the image. To achieve the longer exposures I do what many amateur astronomers do. I take multiple 30-second exposures, then 'stack' them using imaging software, thus producing the longer exposure." A total of 47 images photographed by the astronaut-monitored stationary camera were combined to create this composite. Image Credit: NASA
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July 4th – Liberty
Today marks the 234 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our Independence Day. The day that a small, representative group of individuals penned a document that set forth their complaints against the Crown, and the intention to break free from … Continue reading
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June 6th
A series of interesting posts is up at Argghhh!!! Describing the events of 66 years ago. 26 years ago, this commemorative address was made. These are the things that our forefathers have done to support Liberty, and this Republic. Are … Continue reading
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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
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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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HORSEMEN HONOR THE BLUES – THEN & NOW | www.asb.tv
Now this is a pretty cool tribute. Bearcats and Hornets. The final scene is worth the wait. HORSEMEN HONOR THE BLUES – THEN & NOW | www.asb.tv.
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Haiti
I have avoided addressing the Haiti situation because it has pretty much been covered elsewhere in excruciating detail. So let’s cover the highlights: Natural disaster strikes. US immediately sorties assets to evaluate situation. Concurrently follow on assets readied to address … 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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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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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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