An email from Ireland to the brethren in the States...a point toponder despite your political affiliation:'We, in Ireland, can't figure out why people are even bothering tohold an election in the United States this year.On one side, you have a pants
Read more…Not exactly Military humor but funny enough to share.
Read more…Russia is to build new space and missile defence shields and put its armed forces on permanent combat alert, President Medvedev announced yesterday.In a sharp escalation of military rhetoric, Mr Medvedev ordered a wholesale renovation of Russia’s nuc
Read more…Take a look at this page I found, We Made It To Arlington. You can see this page at: http://www.minibite.com/america/arlington.htm After you listen to this check out the web site, it's pretty neat, I found it surfing.
Read more…I spent twenty-one years in the U. S. Navy. Never during my career did I once question the fairness of our Government or its' loyalty. In the past and in the present, the ten year limitation on use of the G. I. Bill continues. Tough luck if you didn'
Read more…here's a question that maybe someone can answer.My dad (MOMM3 1943-46) lives near the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in Lakehurst New Jersey. While visiting him last week he wanted to take me over to the base to get some things at the PX but he was refu
Read more…This is an article written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated detailing his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in an F-14 Tomcat. If you aren't laughing out loud by the time you get to 'Milk Duds', your sense of humor is seriously broken
Read more…I found this site for Historic ships that are museums or trying to become one.http://www.hnsa.org/index.htmUse their search engine to find a ship near you. When you click on the ship link of interest, it will take you to a descriptive page along with
Read more…After this presidential election, what's the Navy going to look like? Are we going to continue supporting the greatest Naval force in the world? Or, with growing fuel prices and negative attitudes towards our world conflicts, will the Navy take one a
Read more…The following contact information is copied from the "SHIFT COLORS" newsletter dated Spring 2008.Burial at Sea Information: http://wwwnpc.navy.milDEERS: www.tricare.osd.mil/deersDFAS Retired?Annuitant: www.dod.mil/dfasFleet Reserve Association: www.f
Read more…In January of this year, the President signed legislation allowing veterans to salute the flag at parades, etc. This was mentioned in an article of my latest Fleet Reserve Association magazine. Unfortunately, I've "tossed" it and do not know the bill
Read more…If anyone is interested, tonight at 9 P.M. (Pac time) a new show called "Carrier" will be aired on PBS.
Read more…I just wanted to say that I like the new look especially the American Flag behind the Navy Vets Seal. Nice touch.
Read more…I've noticed that Yahoo! Groups has a great following of Navy Veterans. Virtually every command has a group in Yahoo. Ironically, some of Navy Vets best growth has come from Yahoo where someone mentioned it to the rest of their shipmates. If you guy
Read more…I wanted to share a link that if you are into Aircraft of World War 2 era then you may enjoy this site. They have a tour of three bombers that is currently going so check the schedule for your area.This is a yearly event so if you missed it this year
Read more…Top this for a speeding ticket:Two California Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement,on I-15, just north of the Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar.One of the officers was using a hand held radar device to check speeding vehicle
Read more…A Sailor and a Marine went into the head and did their business. When they were finished, the Sailor walked out. The Marine turned, washed his hands, and headed after the Sailor. "Hey squid", said the Marine, "Don't they teach you to wash your hands
Read more…I am sure it was all in good fun...but is there really a rivalry that goes on between the Navy and Marines? Down at the Legion hall I use to hear the Navy Vets telling the Marines Vets from WWII...."well we had to haul your behinds all over the place
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