Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Elsey
Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Elsey
U.S. Navy

Abdul Rashid, a 5-year-old resident of the Nawa district of Afghanistan, receives a dressing for a wound on his face from Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Elsey, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, while a linguist translates at a medical aid station at Patrol Base Jaker Dec. 3. Rashid was injured by a motorcycle earlier that day. Navy hospital corpsmen like Elsey routinely see local residents and children here to treat their wounds.


Photo Courtesy United States Marine Corps

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

To Support and Defend...

H/T: Jesse

This is axactly the message that us Oathkeepers are trying to get out.

excerpt:

When our soldiers enlist, they are given an oath to swear, this is a similar oath to what the Police in this nation are given to swear. The following is the Military Oath. “"I, John or Jane Doe, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).
In addition, this is the generally accepted Law enforcement oath. “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution my community and the agency I serve.”

Go read the rest at Cochise County Libertarian Examiner

And check out Jesse's blog too. Is the World Ready for This?

And tell him I sent you.

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Spc. Michael P. Garton & Spc. Rolando R. Flores
Spc. Michael P. Garton & Spc. Rolando R. Flores
U.S. Army

Spc. Michael P. Garton, a gunner with the Personal Security Detachment, with the 36th Sustainment Brigade out of Temple, Texas, and a Texarkana, Texas, native, relaxes on a Humvee and shares a laugh with Spc. Rolando R. Flores, a gunner with the PSD and a San Antonio native, during a break in preparations for a mission Nov. 23 in the maintenance yard at Contingency Operating Location Adder, Iraq.


Photo Courtesy U.S. Army

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We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Rear Adm. Ned Deets
Rear Adm. Ned Deets
U.S. Navy

Rear Adm. Ned Deets speaks with Frank Chebatar, president of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, at the conclusion of the base consolidation ceremony. The two bases consolidated to form Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Fort Story.


These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson
Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson
U.S. Army

Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, overcompensates a left turn while on a driving simulator as a part of the Save a Life Tour in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army


These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A small rant

Caution: there is some profanity in this post...you've been warned.


The war never ends it seems. They just won't let it go. They insist in their narrative of reality that tighter gun control laws here will somehow change the outcome of the war in Mexico between the Gov't and the Drug Cartels. Somehow it's the US citizens fault that there is a war going on that the Mexican Gov't can't seem to get a handle on despite it's own draconian gun laws. And so a former Bush Aide is coming out in support of a renewed 'assault weapons' ban. what the hell is an assault weapon anyway? I don't think they know. Actually I KNOW they don't know. If it's black and has a detachable magazine, it's probably an assault weapon to htem...to include a custom ruger 10/22 with a pistol grip, detachable 50 round magazine, polymer stock...yeah looks mean, must be mean huh? except it's a fucking .22. *sigh*

yeah next thing you know they'll be trying to call a knife with an assist for one handed opening a switchblade...oh wait they've already done that huh...or not, I know they wer trying to redefine switchblade so that a whole bunch of millions of knives would suddenly be illegal just by redefining what the item is...convenient huh?

I'm sick and tired of theis bullshit. And I'm sick and tired of being politically correct about every daggum thing. I'm just sooo fucking done. Stick a fucking fork in me.

Unfortunately, I can rant and rave and act like a freaking loon here on this blog, and there are a few folks that actually take a little time out of their day or week or month, depending on the frequency of their visits but I know all I'm doing is preaching to the choir. It's sad really. Maybe I need to go to some lefty sites and start preaching, but I doubt that'll do any good. They've most all of 'em drank the friggin' Kool-Aid already. America, the country whose embodiment is in an ideal, not a geography enshrined in the most awesome document ever devised, that I swore an oath to protect with my lifeblood if necessary has slowly eroded. her edges are frayed, her colors have begun to fade. It depresses me. alot. I don't want to see another violent civil war come to this country, but we're in the beginning stages already. We have in this country two diametrically opposed worldviews that cannot be reconciled. Unfortunately the worldview that the founders had for us is being replaced by a view that has caused the death of millions time and time again and leads to nothing but tyranny.

I hope it does not come to pass. I hope America, the freedom loving half, rise up at the ballot box and elect freedom loving men and women to represent them and change the direction this country has been heading in for decades. It's time to take back the gov't from the despots who would be our masters. For if we do not....the consequences will be dire for all concerned. And that's not something I want to even think about. At least not until I have to....

My rant for the day/week/month...we'll see..hehehe.

Keep your powder dry and always fellow patriots....

Die with your boots on!

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Godspeed Brothers and Sisters

The list of the soldiers killed at Ft. Hood.
RIP brothers and sisters...

Chief Warrant Officer Michael Grant Cahill (Ret.)(62), Cameron, Texas
Maj. Libardo Eduardo Caraveo (52), Woodbridge, Virginia
Army Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow (32), Plymouth, Indiana
Capt. John Gaffaney (56), San Diego, California
Spc. Frederick Greene (29), Mountain City, Tennessee
Spc. Jason Dean Hunt (22), Tipton, Oklahoma
Sgt. Amy Krueger (29), Kiel, Wisconsin
Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka (19), West Jordan, Utah
Pfc. Michael Pearson (22), Bolingbrook, Illinois
Capt. Russell Seager (51), Racine, Wisconsin
Pvt. Francheska Velez (21), Chicago, Illinois
Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman (55), Havre De Grace, Maryland
Spc. Kham Xiong (23), St. Paul, Minnesota

There's a slideshow and small bios on the victims of the Fort Hood shooting here.

H/T: The Jawa Report

I'll give my personal opinions on this horrific event at a later date. I won't even mention the bastard's name here. He's a disgrace to the Army, the country and humanity in general.

but that's a post for later. For now mourn those who were killed and pray for their families.

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Happy Birthday Marine Corps!


Semper Fidelis
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Spc. Justin Slagle
Spc. Justin Slagle
U.S. Army

Spc. Justin Slagle returns to Forward Operating Base Lane in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after an air assault mission in the Zabul province of Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2009. Even as leaders in Washington struggle with the next steps in Afghanistan, troops there are moving to better protect the Afghan people by separating them from Taliban influence and intimidation.


Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

"We swear an oath to the Constitution, not to a man, even if he makes a thrill run up your leg when he talks." ~ Stewart Rhodes

Well, I wasn't able to watch Stewart kick some big Gov/statists on the Chris Matthews Show. But. Accordingy to Mike over at Sipsey Street Irregulars, there should be a youtube video up soon of the segment.

The Money quote is the header for this post. And made me all warm and fuzzy reading it.

Go check out the report from Mike at Sipsey Street. I'll update when I find a link to the video, or someone else posts it.


Keep your powder dry...
...and die with your boots on!

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UPDATE:

Here is the link to Oathkeepers Site with the video of the Chris Matthews "Hardball" interview with Stuart Rhodes.

I tried to get the embed code, but it was not working...so go there at the link above to watch. And check out Oathkeepers site while you're there. It's worth the trip!

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Well folks, I can honestly say last weeks failure to post was because I just didn't get aorund to it...took some time off from blogging fer a while. This week however, the usual HTML site where I get the posts from is causing me some grief so I may not post the new Wednesday Hero this week.

In the meantime...

Keep your powder dry!

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Meet the People Passed Over in Favor of Barack Obama...


Well, I guess if Yasser Arafat can win it...


Check out the list at the Weekly Standard.


Clearly His "oneness" was more deserving.../snark on.


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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

“most people back home dont even know, no one gives a shit”

I have to say, when I read this at TAH, I was shocked to say the least.
I don't care if you think would should be in Afghanistan or not. This is still a tragic loss of life.
I don't even know if any of the scouts I served with are in 361 Cav. good possibility, but one never knows. All I can say is B troop lived up to the tradition of cavalrymen and stood by their buddies. donating blood in the midst of battle, wounded troopers refusing to be medevaced so they could stay and fight beside their fellow troopers. Brings a tear to my eye and makes me proud of them.

H/T to This Ain't Hell

More in fo at The Burnpit

Excerpt form the Burnpit:

In the battle for Combat Outpost Keating, the men of Bravo Troop 361 Cavalry lost every possession they had, save for the clothes on their backs. Following this blog posting is information on how to donate to the Combat Outpost Keating Relief Fund. These men have lost friends, their outpost, and all their belongings. One soldier who made it out wrote that “most people back home dont even know, no one gives a shit”. Well, many of us do. And you can prove it by giving whatever you can. These guys need things like running shoes, and other essentials, as well as some comfort items like iPods and DVD players. The American Legion has kicked in $1000 to start the fund, and your humble blogger will be the first to donate $100. I intend to get these items out by the end of next week. ANY amount you can give, no matter how small will help us prove that we care.

Well, I searched google for some relevant images for 361 cav and got nothing...sometimes I wonder about google...i got so much unrelated crap it made me ill.

For our brother Troopers who paid the ultimate price:

Halfway down the trail to hell
in a shady meadow green
Are the souls of all dead troopers
camp'd near a good ol' time canteen
And this eternal resting place
is known as Fiddler's Green
Marching past straight through to hell
the Infantry are seen
Accomp'nied by the Engineers, Artillery and Marine
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
dismount at Fiddler's Green
Though some go curving down the trail to seek a warmer scene
No cavalryman ever gets to hell e'r he's eptied his canteen
And so rides back to drink again
with friends at Fiddler's Green
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a sabre keen
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
you stop a bullet clean
and the hostiles come to get your scalp
just empty your canteen
and put your pistol to you head
And go to fiddler's green

Godspeed brothers...

SCOUTS OUT!

Die with your boots on...

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Well folks. I couldn't post the entire thing because the link to the HTML is down or has too high of traffic. So if you'd like to see the whole thing in it's proper format, go here.

Sgt. Michael Egan

36 years old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard

September 19, 2005

News of Egan’s death came to Pennsauken shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday, Krista Egan, Sgt. Egan's sister-in-law, said. His mother, Irene, was on the telephone when an Army sergeant walked up to the door. "My mother-in-law was talking on the telephone to Mike’s wife, Maria, when he came. Maria had just got the news. The Army sergeant told my mother-in-law it was his first time notifying a family."Sgt. Egan served in the Marine Corps for eight years, was a civilian for a year, then joined the National Guard. As a Marine, he had been previously served in Afghanistan."He was well-liked by everyone," Patrick Egan, Sgt. Egan's brother, said.

Sgt. Michael Egan was killed when an IED detonated near his vehicle while on patrol in Ramadi. Also killed in the attack were Spc. William Evans, 22, of Hallstead, PA, Spc. William Fernandez, 37, of Reading, PA and Lt. Mark Dooley of the Vermont National Guard.

Godspeed Sgt Egan and the others of the 104th CAV, PA nat'l Guard. ANd may you enjoy drinking with friends at Fiddler's Green!

Scouts out!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Rep. Grayson form FLA...F***ing Liar.

H/T: Bluegrass Bulletin

Lying F**ing lying F**ing liar.
This is freakin ridiculous. I am having a hard time containg the use of profanity here. this outrageousnous should not be allowed to happen. If I were there, I would have yelled out "You are a F***ing Liar asshole!" I would not put up with this garbage.

They can officially reprimand Joe Wilson for simply shouting you lie! And yet this crap is allowed to be presented?

I hope we can stay sane long enough to vote these jokers out of office.



Die with your boots on...

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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This Week's Post Was Suggested By Cindy

1st Sgt. Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo
1st Sgt. Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo
59 years old from Spanaway, Washington
August 18, 2009
U.S. Army

Sorry for the presentation of this post, but haven't been feeling well and don't feel much like typing. You can read Sgt. Crisostomo's story here and here.


These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

A Tattered and Torn Country...

Story via Washington Times

One man touring the Capitol with his sons told The Times that the damaged flag he saw on top of the Rayburn building sends the message of "a tattered and torn country, which, you know, has a bit of truth to it presently as well, but I think we should improve our image."



I have to agree. read the story at the times...it seems a direct reflection of exactly what our gov't thinks of our great country...or maybe what the result of their "progress" generates.


A tattered and torn country.



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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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Lt. John Madea
Lt. John Madea
U.S. Navy

Lt. John Madea holds his daughter as she is baptized with holy water from the ship's bell of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). This is the fourth person baptized aboard Tortuga since the ship's christening in 1988, and her name will be inscribed inside the bell as a tradition of the U.S. Navy.


Photo Courtesy U.S. Navy
Taken By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Due Respect Given to a true Hero: SFC Monti

H/T: Petey
And to BlackFive

SFC Monti was serving with a Cav Squadron in the 10th Moutain Div.
I don't know if you was a Cav Scout, and i really don't care. What matters is the man is a Hero.
May I have the provelege of sharing a drink with you at Fiddler's Green Brother.

The video is roughly 20 minutes long. Take the time. The tribute to a one in a million hero is worth 20 minutes of your time. If not, you're part of the problem.



And a hearty HUZZAH to SFC Jared Monti!

Scouts Out!

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