Monthly Archives: December 2008

Ph.D. in Military Art & Science?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by x85130c4

Oh, yeah!  If this comes to fruition, sign me up! The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417, October 14, 2008) provided expanded degree authority for a number of the professional military education colleges … Continue reading →

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Frohliche Weihnachten

Posted on December 25, 2008 by x85130c4
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“Band of Excellence” Upgrade

Posted on December 23, 2008 by x85130c4

I’m glad they condensed some stuff into seven principles rather than ten.  Pithiness is more profound than verbosity. This past week FM 7-0, Training for Full Spectrum Operations (December 2008), was just released. The manual represents a major change from … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Defeat Jets

Posted on December 22, 2008 by x85130c4

Oh yeah, baby!  Looks like we’re going to end the year on a high note after all.

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Last Man Standing

Posted on December 20, 2008 by x85130c4

This is a tidbit of extremely important news which will probably be overlooked by those seeking to get their Caylee Anthony fix or worry about the Big-3 automakers…. BAGHDAD – Iraq’s parliament rejected on Saturday a draft law that allows … Continue reading →

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Nigerian Home Addresses

Posted on December 20, 2008 by x85130c4

I’m going to start a list of Nigerians who try to steal from me for future reference, and if the same address pops up twice, I’m sending some love. 1.  Gafari Lasisi 26 Aina Street Ijeshatedo Surulere Lagos 23401 2.  … Continue reading →

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Soviets in Cuba Again

Posted on December 20, 2008 by x85130c4

This cannot be tolerated. HAVANA – A Russian anti-submarine destroyer and two logistical warships docked in Cuba on Friday, a thumb-your-nose port call aimed at Washington in waters just 90 miles from Florida. The arrival extends a tour that included … Continue reading →

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Another Korean Parliamentary Brawl

Posted on December 19, 2008 by x85130c4

  updated 11:25 a.m. ET, Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008 SEOUL, South Korea – Brawling South Korean lawmakers tried to sledgehammer their way into a parliamentary meeting room barricaded by the ruling party as the National Assembly descended into chaos Thursday … Continue reading →

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Old Corps Christmases

Posted on December 19, 2008 by x85130c4

A little West Point trivia for you… Christmases Past ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through West PointNot a creature was stirring, not even a TAC!The Plebes were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of endless boodle danced … Continue reading →

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“No Clear Pattern”

Posted on December 15, 2008 by x85130c4

Gee, where have I heard that before?  Time to air some dirty laundry. Drinking parties. Sex in the laundry room. Social dates and text messaging. Sex in a truck. In a bathroom. And in the barracks. Between February 2007 and … Continue reading →

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