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“It’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.”
― Adlai E. Stevenson II
Own it
This was in an email I received from Alan West about the difference between doing wrong vs doing nothing. Is there a difference?
Watching the news can be very depressing, with the violence, fraud, corruption and political shenanigans. When we see horrible things happen, it’s easy to place all of the blame on those who are doing the wrong. And undoubtedly the blame does lie with those who do the wrong. Read more
Monday MIL-speak: 4/21/14
Waging war is a risky, all-encompassing endeavor physically, emotionally, and psychologically. It displays humankind at its best and at its worst, and the war fighter’s slang reflects the bitter, terrible, and inspiring all of it. A quick scan of these phrases illustrates the spectrum: disciplined bravado provides the glitz and glamour; earned camaraderie, the sincerity and warmth; irony, the realist’s edge; scorn, the punishing barb; and insistent vulgarity, a rowdy,leveling earthiness. A little verbal bravado and swagger has genuine utility. Hollywood bravado is little more than chest thumping bluster, but seasoned vets know that disciplined bravado indicates confidence and courage.
NOTE: There may be language used here that may be offensive to some.
Shut up and Color
Often told to someone of equal or lower rank, telling them to quit complaining. See also ‘Suck Thumb’. Read more
Inside the Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Another example of the might of the US Armed Forces, the tip of the spear. and Close Air support for Marines on the ground.
This was published 5 hours ago.
GM celebrates 100 millionth U.S.-made car: 1967
I thought with everything going on with GM motors these days, this would be a fitting post. Enjoy!
On April 21, 1967, General Motors GM celebrates the manufacture of its 100 millionth American-made car. At the time, GM was the world’s largest automaker. Read more
Maiden on the Midway 
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