Happy Birthday To My Fellow Marines

Traditionally November 10th has been the date which Marines celebrate the official creation of their Corps.For those of you who are currently serving in the Marine Corps, thank you, and happy birthday.For those that have already served your country as a Marine, thank you too. And happy birthday.Please remember to support our troops, no matter what...

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Honoring American Veterans

I had the privilege of serving in the United States Marine Corps twenty something years ago. It was one of the best things I could have ever done. Countless thousands have served before and after me. But there is one common factor among all of us; our desire to keep America free. The reality of our time is the necessity of a strong defense. Whether...

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Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps

Today the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 232 birthday. It all happened in Tun Tavern 1775, as you would imagine, recruits were given beer and a chance to server in the newly formed Corps of Marines. The Corps has come a long way, and today they are still the most feared fighting force on the planet. Once a marine always a Marine. You'll...

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In memory of lives lost on 9.11.2001

The Wal...

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Holodeck style technology close to reality

Back in the late 1970's I had a neighbor who worked for a software company that developed 3D aircraft simulators to train pilots. One weekend he took me and another friend into the lab to take a sneak peak at what they were doing. Being a complete geek I jumped at the chance to see real computers at work. When we entered the lab I was in heaven. There were large cabinet sized computer in long rows. The light was dim and the illumination of LED's gave you the sense you were entering a Star Trek episode. You could...

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Creative and Exciting ways people are helping wounded soldiers

It seems that when the war in Iraq started there was a rush of bloggers all shouting support for those fighting in the war, I was and am one of them. Now it seems there is a rush to form some type of support group/system/company to help soldiers who are suffering from physical or mental disabilities. Let me name just a couple: Homes for Our TroopsHire A HeroThese are all great services. And I trust they are working with the soldiers in mind. Until I see anything to the contrary that's what I'll assume.But lets not forget...

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Props to my Peeps

This weeks props go out to the people living in my neighborhood, and another Twitter friend DayngrGirl. Last week there were several severe rain storms that dropped and incredible amount of rain in a very short amount of time. One particular family living just a few streets away from me experienced flooding in their basement. They lost many possessions and spent several days trying to clean up the mess. Our neighborhood instituted an emergency preparedness group for situations just like this. After a few phone calls this family...

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