Category Archives: Military

Someone You Should Know

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Thor

Rarely do I delve into the “meme” of “Someone You Should Know”.  However, recent events have drawn me to three individuals that need to be singled out for doing their jobs, and paying the ultimate price for doing them well. … Continue reading →

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Marine Monday – MACE

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Thor

A look inside the Martial Arts Center of Excellence in Quantico.  I may have posted this previously but, I like it.   Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

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National Museum of The Marine Corps

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Thor

As noted I spent the last 3 days in the DC area.  Yes there was storm damage.  Yes we had to scramble on arrangements for our meetings, lodging, etc.  Not a big deal. I travel a lot.  One thing that … Continue reading →

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Marine Monday – Leadership, Dependibility

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Thor
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What You Have Been Missing

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Thor

Over at Castle Argghhhh!  A nice piece on establishing your street creds: 3. Two hours after you go to sleep, have someone whip open the curtain, shine a flashlight in your eyes, and mumble “Sorry, wrong cot.” 11. Don’t watch … Continue reading →

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Marine Monday – Leadership, Integrity

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Thor

I think it’s past time to get back to a Marine Monday.

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68 Years Ago

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Thor

Worth the time to remember. No Armor, no gun ships overhead, no fast movers on call, no body armor.  Bloody, determined, and successful.

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Marine Monday

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Thor

A nice story out of the recent “Salute Our Troops” event in Las Vegas.  Take a few minutes out of your day to learn about Drak and his handler. Marine Sgt. Kenneth Fischer never heard the blast. One second he … Continue reading →

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Marine Monday

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Thor
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The Tribe

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Thor

Just this morning I was explaining to my wife an exchange that took place in a thread on We The Armed. One commenter said, “Can you still get across the border Sean”?  Another chimes in with, “No, he can’t. He’s … Continue reading →

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