I'm the village idiot, I don't have anything to do with this pathetic little opera, I just felt like passing through!
It has always been my habit to wear my uniform to church and other occasions when I am on active duty. I consider the uniform an honor and wearing it a privilege that I have earned. Secondly, I think it is important that people be able to put a face to “the military.” It is … Read more
I hope everyone has a wonder Christmas. As a Christian, the Christmas holiday holds a special and significant meaning for me personally. However, Christmas is also a cultural phenomenon. Regardless of your views of who Jesus was — personal saviour, just a man or a myth — I hope and pray that you have family … Read more
Day One We spent the day going through various stations getting our records checked. Medical, Dental, Admin, Legal, etc. It was pretty standard Navy fare. Hurry up, get to your assigned station, are you where you are suppose to be? No? Get there. Once there, you waited. Plenty of confusion prevailed. Are we leaving today? … Read more
December 1 I’ll be starting a new temporary job. Monday morning I’ll be popping tall in a Navy uniform. It is a nine month call up to relieve units currently in the gulf. This article is about the last group to go over. The group we are relieving. I’m currently training up (sit-ups, push-ups and … Read more
From this news article: Iraqi and U.S. authorities in Baghdad blamed the coordinated quadruple blasts on foreign fighters intent on targeting those they accuse of collaborating with U.S. forces. One captive would-be bomber was said to carry a Syrian passport. But in Washington, Pentagon officials said they believed loyalists of ousted President Saddam Hussein were … Read more
Here is a great article that describes what MIUW, IBU and HDC units do. For those of you who don’t know me IRL, I am a Navy Reservist currently attached to a MIUW unit. Aloha
Went to a class this past week where we got to learn about/play with some really cool toys. The class was on portable communications. It was a modified version of the class taken by Marine Force Recon. Very cool stuff. I’m looking forward to implementing my newly acquired knowledge in the field. Being back in … Read more
There is a lot of food for thought in this article on Arab reaction to events in Iraq. In my opinion, what the Arabs fear has primarily to do with the United States’ foreign policy. I think it is significant that foreign policy in this country is formulated outside the public view. Aloha
What is war to the men and women who fight them? I think this [dead link:I have the article if you want to read it] offers some insight. Aloha
Maturing Web Offers Focal Point for War Coverage [Dead Link] For the fighting men and women on the ground this poses some rather frightening prospects. Note that the last paragraph of the article mentions that CNN plans to dedicate a section to “breaking news like troop movements.” It used to be that enemy intelligence gathers … Read more