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Take A Ride With The Blue Angels

Notice there are 4 different scenes (2-5) to click onto after the initial scene (to the left)!HOLD ON TO YOUR HELMETBack Seat of F-18Ride in an F/A 18 Hornet Make sure to click on all 5 excerpts. What a Ride!!!Make sure your sound is on.This is very good. Be sure to watch all of the 'scenes' especially 'Scene 2'.You have to click on each photo at the left to watch the scene. Click on below:http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/swf/blueangels/blueangels.swfSee More
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By the way, I'm not complaining.  We all have all endured many sacrifices in our military service; some more so than others.  Yet, this is what we signed up for and what we chose to do.  It is what sets us apart from civilians…
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Paul "TAIPAN " Reuter commented on John M. Andresen's photo
Sacrifice - missing sister wedding and I am forward deployed,  Mom having a stroke and I am forwarded deployed.  Missing birthdays, holidays, bbqs and other events.  Thought this was normal being in the Navy and working weekends and…
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Dashi, essence of Japan - Los Angeles Times http://t.co/HZBBTzqe via @addthis
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Don't think they'd be ready for us though!!!! Mac-OUT
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Sammy Joe Stanford

Take A Ride With The Blue Angels

Started by Sammy Joe Stanford in General 10 minutes ago. 0 Replies

Notice there are 4 different scenes (2-5) to click onto after the initial scene (to the left)!HOLD ON TO YOUR HELMETBack Seat of F-18Ride in an F/A 18 Hornet Make sure to click on all 5 excerpts. What a Ride!!!Make sure your sound is on.This is very good. Be sure to watch all of the 'scenes' especially 'Scene 2'.You have to click on each photo at the left to watch the scene. Click on below:http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/swf/blueangels/blueangels.swfContinue

David (MAC) McAllister

Avec La Tete Dans Le Cul

Started by David (MAC) McAllister in Politics, Current Events, Gov't etc.. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister on Thursday. 2 Replies

Avec La tete dans le cul, or have the head up the ass. That's exactly what is once again at hand regarding the treatment of our comrades in arms. Below is the story of the butt fucking this marine got for doing his job. Hey war isn't pretty and the sooner the chicken hawks that make the commitment to place us in harms way realize it the better. You don't win by painting school houses and wiping noses. The enemy in all forms is the enemy pure and simple. Rules of engagement my ass! In war the only acceptable rule of engagement is to seek out and destroy the enemy without prejudice. Anything else sets the stage for tragedy leading to unnecessary casualties to most importantly our troops and secondly innocence bystanders. If the so called enemy is not vile enough for that rule of engagement then he is probably not worthy of being an enemy. Instead of war then perhaps the politicians ought to do what they are paid to do - diplomacy and negotiation. …Continue

David (MAC) McAllister

Going Back to the PI?

Started by David (MAC) McAllister in General. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister on Thursday. 2 Replies

Check out this link for an interesting story on the fleet going back to the PI!http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/philippines-may-allow-greater-us-presence-in-latest-reaction-to-chinas-rise/2012/01/24/gIQAhFIyQQ_story.html?wpisrc=al_nationalMac-OUTContinue

David (MAC) McAllister

Navy Breaks Another Record

Started by David (MAC) McAllister in U.S. Navy & Military History on Wednesday. 0 Replies

Received this from Jim Smith and it is some very interesting reading. Appears others in other places share allot of our views on the the new Navy. Nice to know! Thanks Smitty!!http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/U.S.-Navy-Breaks-The-Wrong-Record-1-20-2012.aspMac-OUTContinue

John M. Andresen

Jokes & Humor

Started by John M. Andresen in Humor & Other Interesting Items. Last reply by William Bligh Jan 22. 62 Replies

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David (MAC) McAllister

Marine Incident

Started by David (MAC) McAllister in Politics, Current Events, Gov't etc.. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister Jan 22. 22 Replies

Could not put it any better than this. My thoughts on the matter exactly. Politicians and the bottom feeding media need a reality check and a time out. Can't wait to see what this new breed Marine General does. Will he take the high road or resort to career preservation politics? Wonder what Gen Holland "Howlin Mad" Smith would do? http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/allen-west-marines-incident-shut-your-mouth-war-hell_616699.htmlContinue

Lee Thayer

SKCS (Retired) Bill Tinsley

Started by Lee Thayer in In Memorium Jan 18. 0 Replies

A good friend of mine, SKCS (Retired) Bill Tinsley, has passwed away on 15 Jan 2012 after having a heart attack. Bill was from the Vietnam era and was a contractor with 30th Naval Contsruction Regiment.Bill started coming to Phuket 3 years ago and we met then, a great man. After his first trip, it became a vacation for him twice a year. He was my house guest for 2 days just this last Nov. He lived life to the fullest and knew how to have fun. Bill will be missed but never forgotten.Continue

John Kent Taylor

RM "A" School

Started by John Kent Taylor in General Jan 14. 0 Replies

I graduated 12 June 1964 at NTC San Diego, class 13E-64  Any one remember?  I am bottom right, first row with glasses.Continue

David K. Petersen

Hong Kong English Pop

Started by David K. Petersen in General Jan 12. 0 Replies

I was curious about English language popular music recorded by Chinese groups in Hong Kong, so I just got this info from the Internet.  Maybe you've heard the "Reynettes" before, but I hadn't until now.  They were one of several groups/recording artists during the heyday of Hong Kong English Pop, which was in the '50s through the mid '70's.  Imported pop music in English from the West by such groups/artists as The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Johnny Mathis enjoyed so much popularity in the city, that Hong Kong artists started to produce their own pop music in English in the 1960s.  Judi Jim was another singer from Hong Kong who recorded a lot in English.…Continue

David (MAC) McAllister

Clueless

Started by David (MAC) McAllister in Politics, Current Events, Gov't etc.. Last reply by Charlie Knowlton Jan 12. 2 Replies

I was in the auto parts store today and overheard two doomsday idiots talking about how the Iranians were going shut down the straights of Hormuz, that gas prices would soar out of site because 40% of the worlds oil transits the area and that we would be going to war with Iran. I listened long enough and could no longer contain my rage at these two misinformed civilian yahoos. So I unloaded informing them that the Iranians didn't possess the military might to close the straights in the first place and to stop worrying about their precious oil prices and thank their stars that the United States Navy is a force to be reckoned with; that one carrier battle group renders more than enough fire power to deal a death blow to whatever lame attempt Iran could muster to stop shipping in that area.Their reaction? Like two doe in the headlights, absolutely no idea what the fuck I was talking about. Typical!Mac-OUTContinue

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MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret)

Went with the wife to a Japanese food store today.  While she was shopping for noodles, seaweed, crawly things from the ocean, and various sauces, I managed  to acquire a nice selection of Asahi,…

Posted by MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret) on January 28, 2012 at 8:48am 0 Comments

Went with the wife to a Japanese food store today.  While she was shopping for noodles, seaweed, crawly things from the ocean, and various sauces, I managed  to acquire a nice selection of Asahi, Suntory, and Sapporo beers.

My doctor told me that I may be lactose intolerant.  I checked the labels and none of the above beers contains lactose.

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Mack Richards

Australian Twins

Posted by Mack Richards on January 28, 2012 at 8:40am 0 Comments

Conjoined twins walk into a pub in Sydney and park themselves on a bar stool. One of them says to the bartender, "don't mind us,we're joined at the hip, I'm John and he's Jim. Two VB, thanks"

The bartender, feeling slightly awkward, tries to make polite conversation while pouring the beers "been on holiday yet, lads?"

"Off to the states next month" says John, "we go to the states every year, hire a car, and drive for miles, don't we Jim? Jim agrees

"Ah the states" says the bartender, "wonderful country, the climate, the beer, the culture"

"Nah we don't like that American crap" says John, "Pies, peas, and VB, that's us, eh Jim? And we can't stand the Yanks, they're so arrogant and crude, not civil and polite like us Aussies"

"so why keep going to the States" asked the bartender?

"It's the only chance Jim gets to drive"

John M. Andresen

Panetta to recommend reductions in Medical Benefits for Retirees

Posted by John M. Andresen on January 28, 2012 at 7:51am 2 Comments

FY 2013 DoD Budget Details

In anticipation of the Administration's FY 2023 budget request, which goes to Capitol Hill on February 13th, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Army General Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, held a press conference yesterday to discuss achieving $480 billion in Defense budget cuts over the next 10 years, beginning in 2013. Panetta indicated that the cost of military personnel has grown at an unsustainable rate and the Department of Defense (DoD) must get healthcare costs under control. The proposed solutions include:



  • TRICARE fee increases for retirees under age 65 using a tiered approach based on retired pay that requires senior-grade retirees to pay more;
  • A new enrollment fee for TRICARE-for-life retirees, with rates also based on retired pay levels;
  • Increases in pharmacy co-pays that…
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David (MAC) McAllister

Water Hours

Posted by David (MAC) McAllister on January 26, 2012 at 8:31am 5 Comments

We had just secured from general quarters when it happened! “Class C fire in Main Control, away the duty electrician, away the flying squad.” came the announcement over the 1MC. As with most class C fires once power was secured the fire was declared out, the flying squad secured and within a very short time normalcy was restored. Well almost! Seems the cause of this class C fire was an electric motor shorting out and burning up; the electric motor that drove the brine pump on No.1 set of evaporators. Our ability to produce feed water and fresh water from seawater had just been cut by 50%. We were going on Water Hours.

Now if anyone has not ever had the pleasure of water hours - it’s not pleasant. A ship has these little miracle workers called evaporators; through the magic of vaporization and condensation under low pressures, seawater is converted to feed water for the ships boilers and fresh water for the crew. Few ships had the luxury of an extra set of evaporators so the…

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Mack Richards

Don't Shoot the Effing Tractor

Posted by Mack Richards on January 26, 2012 at 2:01am 1 Comment

Marine's career over for ordering troops to kill a civilian tractor. ROE's you know...

http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/2012/01/marines-career-threatened-controversial-rules-engagement/2127401

MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret)

RETIRED

Posted by MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret) on January 25, 2012 at 3:30am 0 Comments

Jim George

Holly gets a handslap!

Posted by Jim George on January 24, 2012 at 2:12am 6 Comments

Navy to let ousted captain of Yokosuka-based ship to get 'honorable' retirement

Stars and Stripes

Published: January 8, 2012

                       

Capt. Holly Graf

U.S. Navy

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan – A former ship captain fired from her post for “cruelty and maltreatment” of her subordinates will be allowed to retire from the Navy under honorable circumstances, officials said Saturday.

Capt. Holly Graf, who was removed from command of the Yokosuka-based guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens in January 2010, will also retain her O-6 rank upon retirement, according to a statement from Juan Garcia, secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs.

John M. Andresen

A prayer to share

Posted by John M. Andresen on January 20, 2012 at 9:28am 0 Comments

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep,
Its own appointed limits keep.
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! Amen.
Eternal Father, lend Thy grace To
those with wings who fly thro' space,
Thro wind and storm, thro' sun and rain,
Oh bring them safely home again.
Oh Father, hear an humble prayer,
For those in peril in the air! Amen.
Oh Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour,
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where so e'er they go.
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea! Amen.
 
 
 

 

 

 


 

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