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NEW NAVY T-SHIRT RULES

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

While this may be a NAVOPS release, I’m sure it will receive wide dissemination by AF and Army unit commanders in short order. Our eye in the sky over SWA spotted this and sent it in: U.S.  Navy Directive 16134 … Continue reading →

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EARLY CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO

Posted on September 22, 2012 by asknod

Everybody likes to hear the success story. The one that didn’t get away is far more newsworthy than the one that did. So it was with great joy when I came in from gardening last night to find that our … Continue reading →

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AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY

Posted on September 21, 2012 by asknod

I want to share this with you because some feel I am cold, callous and uncaring. I was once asked to play in a golf tournament. My handicap is like 67 and I’m sooo not tournament material. Usually these are … Continue reading →

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Navy SEALS Respond After Media Matters Calls Them “Gutless”

Posted on September 20, 2012 by asknod

I publish this not from the perspective of politics but from the standpoint of common sense. Do us all a favor and send it to your congressmen and Senators. The need to put sensationalism and ratings aside and protect our troops is … Continue reading →

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THOSE WHO CANNOT REMEMBER THE PAST…

Posted on September 20, 2012 by asknod

Once upon a time in SEA, we (some of my fellow airmen) sat around one night theorizing on what niche Congress felt we inhabited. This was 1970 and it was becoming apparent that the war in SEA was winding down. … Continue reading →

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THE ARROGANCE OF AUTHORITY

Posted on September 19, 2012 by asknod

Member Robert of California fame sends us this immortal joke. I love it. A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas and talked with an old rancher. He told the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The … Continue reading →

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DEER IN CAMP

Posted on September 19, 2012 by asknod

I used to hunt with some guys who were like VSOs and mortally terrified of breaking even the most inconsequential rules. Things such as whether you shot a spike or a doe during high buck, 3-point or better season. It’s not like … Continue reading →

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SENIOR MOTEL MOMENT

Posted on September 17, 2012 by asknod

  Last week, she checked into a motel on her 65th birthday and she was a bit lonely. She thought, “I’ll call one of those men you see advertised in phone books for escorts and sensual massages.” She looked through … Continue reading →

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DEFERRED RATING DECISIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

This is for the radio show on Stardust this afternoon. It’s an example of what they do when they rate you (or don’t ). What has happened is elementary. I filed for Aid and Attendence/Housebound after I first came home from the … Continue reading →

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VA BLOGS–TRYING TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

I admire the vA for many things. They control the vertical and the horizontal of our claims. They are the only game in town and can pretty much do as they please. As long as they pay lip service to … Continue reading →

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