Monatsarchiv: Februar 2017

A Little Whine With My Glock

Erstellt am Februar 28, 2017 von keydet1976

It would appear that Glock believes they were robbed when Sig Sauer won the Army Pistol contract. I own two Glocks a 17 (9MM) and a 21 (45) I also own a Sig Sauer P320 (9MM or 357 SIG, 40 … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Army, Gear | Verschlagwortet mit | 1 Kommentar

Wandering ‚round the ’net

Erstellt am Februar 27, 2017 von DaveO

Could a modern US Marine infantry battalion defeat the legions of Rome? James Erwin took to Reddit to solve this mystery. I have an opinion – what say you? It is taken as an article of faith that beer foam … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter History, Humor, Marine Corps, Russia | 2 Kommentare

The A.T.F.’s Off-the-Books Cigarette Fund

Erstellt am Februar 24, 2017 von vmijpp

NYT: „ATF Filled Secret Bank Account With Millions From Shadowy Cigarette Sales“ („Shadowy“ appears to be a polite word for „kinda sorta illegal“.) Why do we have this agency? What the hell does it do that needs doing? Let’s hope … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Idiocy | 2 Kommentare

War Sycophants and ROTC Kids

Erstellt am Februar 22, 2017 von slater

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Tom Ricks lecture at Arizona State University.  In his retirement as a defense reporter he is a Fellow at Center on the Future of War.  He currently writes the Foreign Policy Blog: … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Afghanistan, Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, China, Diplomacy, Friends & Allies, Marine Corps, Mattis, NATO, Uncategorized | 2 Kommentare

Schofield’s Definition of Discipline

Erstellt am Februar 22, 2017 von DaveO

I was rooting around the Old Ranger’s papers the other day when I came across a mimeographed copy of Schofield’s Definition of Discipline. The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country reliable in battle is not to be … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Leadership | 1 Kommentar

Notice of Transfer: LTG Hal Moore to Fiddler’s Green

Erstellt am Februar 22, 2017 von DaveO

Lieutenant General Harold G. “Hal” Moore PCS’d to a posting on Fiddler’s Green on February 10th of this year. He will be reunited with his Command Sergeant Major, Basil L. Plumly, and other members of 1-7 Cavalry. LTG Moore is … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Heroism, History, Leadership | Kommentar hinterlassen

Surviving the times

Erstellt am Februar 21, 2017 von DaveO

In this era of wide-but-not-manspread fear and panic over the loathsome Cheeto Jesus and his circus of clowns and amateurs and -Ists practicing their -Isms, unlike the Studied Professionals of President Jarrett’s administration, it is good to have knowledge of … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Humor | 1 Kommentar

Washington’s Birthday

Erstellt am Februar 20, 2017 von vmijpp

Happy birthday to the Indispensable Man! When asked who in my opinion is the greatest of our Presidents, I invariably answer, „Washington: However, he was such a singular figure that no honest comparison can be made with his successors, even … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter History, Leadership | 2 Kommentare

National Security Advisor

Erstellt am Februar 20, 2017 von keydet1976

President Trump has named Lt. General H. R. McMaster as his NSC advisor. Inspired choice. You am concerned though if anyone can survive in this White House with Bannon perhaps pulling strings behind the throne.

Veröffentlicht unter Uncategorized | 1 Kommentar

Aircraft Carriers: A Brief Survey

Erstellt am Februar 17, 2017 von DaveO

Aircraft carriers are the monarchs of the sea, and arguably the third best strategic weapon  in the US arsenal, after nukes and little groups of paratroopers. Since the Russians, Chinese and Indians already have nukes and paratroops/Gurkhas, they have begun exploring the exciting world … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Navy, Stray Voltage | 5 Kommentare