Monatsarchiv: November 2017

Trip Report through the Southwest

Erstellt am November 28, 2017 von DaveO

Thank you for your patience with my absence. I enjoyed my first non-working vacation visiting Santa Fe, Patagonia, and the Mojave between Palm Springs and 29er Palms. No itinerary beyond moving around and seeing the people and places and trying … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter History, Just for Fun, VMI | Kommentar hinterlassen

Is VMI a Hedge Fun

Erstellt am November 15, 2017 von DaveO

Just a question, given the moves on Capitol Hill to start tapping the trust funds of colleges and universities. About time, too.

Veröffentlicht unter VMI | 1 Kommentar

DoD News: the Bad, the Good, and the Troubling

Erstellt am November 15, 2017 von DaveO

This is bad. This is very bad. This is good: a lone man, visiting the freshest graves in Arlington. This is troubling: two stories in which following one’s conscience requires not following a lawful order. Given the timeline from alert … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Army, Defending the Homeland, Leadership, Mattis, Military and Politics Don't Mix, Navy | Kommentar hinterlassen

Ragnar Reports: Another Tradition Down the Shitter?

Erstellt am November 14, 2017 von vmijpp

Our man Ragnar weighed in by email today, reporting that, „Rats evidently are no longer compelled to salute Jackson statue.“ He added that he’s trying to confirm. Can anyone yea-or-nay this?

Veröffentlicht unter Idiocy, VMI | Kommentar hinterlassen

Cheating Using Social Media

Erstellt am November 14, 2017 von DaveO

Students used a social media app to cheat. The app is GroupMe — the Hollywood version is GropeMe, so don’t mistake them! — and establishes group texts. The good and evil ways the technology can be used is obvious. Unfortunately … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter VMI | Verschlagwortet mit , | 2 Kommentare

Gun-Day Monday: Marine Reunited With His World War II Rifle

Erstellt am November 13, 2017 von vmijpp

THIS. Is. A. GREAT. Story. Sadly, there are „men“ in the U.S. today who won’t understand this article. They’ve never heard the bang nor felt the kick, nor the quickened pulse on the qualification range during the rapid fire string, … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Arms and the Citizen, History, Marine Corps | Kommentar hinterlassen

Science, Stuffed & Mounted on the Trophy Wall

Erstellt am November 13, 2017 von DaveO

From Virginia Tech, a very interesting essay on the state of science today. One can extend this to liberal arts since the Squishies want to believe they are scientists. Since VMI turned down the path of Progressive Indoctri-cation, one wonders … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Chaos, Defending the Homeland, History, Insurgency & Counterinsurgency, The Long War | Kommentar hinterlassen

This Won’t End Well

Erstellt am November 13, 2017 von DaveO

The Army, having just court martialed Bergdahl, whose defense is mental illness, wants more Bergdahl by lifting the ban on recruiting people with diagnosed mental illnesses and behaviors. Just a thought, is this a screw to create a problem in … Weiterlesen →

Veröffentlicht unter Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Friends & Allies | 2 Kommentare

From the Battlefield to Business Owner

Erstellt am November 13, 2017 von DaveO

With these entrepreneurs, I’d be worried about the sharks in the shark tank.

Veröffentlicht unter Leadership | Kommentar hinterlassen

When One Refuses to Be a Victim

Erstellt am November 13, 2017 von DaveO

One gets Irv Refkin, the accidental spy.

Veröffentlicht unter Army, World War II | Kommentar hinterlassen