The price of affirmative action in combat units…
…is death. Time to sacrifice on the sacred alter of equality of outcome for women. [Hat tip: Artfldgr.]
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Four Marines killed at Chattanooga Naval and Marine Reserve Center
The circumstances are as follows, as far as we know up to now: The attacks, which happened minutes apart, began when a single shooter, identified as 24-year-old Mohammad Youssef Abdulazeez, drove a silver Ford Mustang convertible to a Lee Highway … Continue reading →
Thoughts on Memorial Day 2015
I have a few Memorial Day posts that I tend to put up every year. It’s the easy way out, and saves me some work, although I always look at them and revise them if necessary. It’s often necessary, because … Continue reading →
Bergdahl charged with desertion
It’s about time: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. soldier who was recovered in Afghanistan last spring after five years in captivity, faces charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, his lawyer said Wednesday. Eugene Fidell, Bergdahl’s attorney, told The … Continue reading →
Leathernecks
A while back, while watching The Kelly File on Fox, I heard Glenn Beck make a remark about the origin of the term “Leathernecks” to refer to the Marines. I decided to investigate to see if he was correct, and … Continue reading →
So, what’s up with Brian Williams?
First, a disclaimer: I don’t know what caused Brian Williams to lie about his helicopter experience in Iraq, and I don’t know what caused him to continue the lie. The lie was egregious, repeated, and seemingly reckless. Seemingly reckless, because … Continue reading →
Hostage Luke Somers killed during rescue attempt
Sad news: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that Somers and the other hostage, later identified as South African Pierre Korkie, were “murdered by AQAP [al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula] terrorists during the course of the operation.” Somers, 33, appeared … Continue reading →
Buh-bye, Hagel
I’m certainly no Hagel fan. Just do a search for “Hagel” on this blog and you’ll see what I think of his competence, intelligence, and fitness for the job of Secretary of Defense. Now Hagel has been fired—or rather, submitted … Continue reading →
Veterans Day, Armistice Day
Yes, indeed, I am that old—old enough to just barely remember when Veterans Day was called Armistice Day. The change in names occurred in 1954, when I was very small, in order to accommodate World War II and its veterans. … Continue reading →
Ebola response team
An ebola response team is being organized: In response to a request by the Department of Health and Human Services, a 30-person team will be ready to “response quickly, effectively, and safely” should more Ebola cases arise inside the U.S., … Continue reading →
US begins airstrikes in Syria
Airstrikes began just a short while ago, in the part of Syria controlled by ISIS: “I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL [ISIS] terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter, … Continue reading →
Obama vs. his generals
The WaPo has been reporting on the fact that Obama and his generals are at odds over the conduct of the operation against ISIS. The conflict seems to be heating up (the war against the generals, that is, not the … Continue reading →