The End of Week Three

Another update from Army Bro:
Well, third week is behind us. This week we did Communications Equipment (COMMO) and Combat Life Saver (CLS) training. In COMMO we learned to operate the Army’s version of the GPS. We also learned short and long distance radio operations. Although all the radios are similar, they [...]

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National Rifle Association, Political Victory Fund says NObama

(Via HotAir)

You can view three more new ads at GunBaNObama.
7:50 pm EST

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The Gratitude Campaign

I could have sworn I’d posted about this awhile back, but darned if I can find it.  An email I received today remided me of The Gratitude Campaign.  Trust me, a simple “Thank You” means more than you think.

7:35 pm EST

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Second week down

In case anyone thinks Dari is easy, give it a try.  I have salaam down pat. Heh.
Well we are done week two.  It consisted of COIN and Dari language.  So, let me lay some Dari on you and the translation.  Some English words do not translate to Dari so other words are used that have [...]

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No despair

When all is said and done, Civilizations do not fall because of the barbarians at the gates. Nor does a great city fall from the death wish of bored and morally bankrupt stewards presumably sworn to its defense. Civilizations fall only because each citizen of the city comes to accept that nothing can be done [...]

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One week down

Another update from Army Bro.  For the record, I did expand in two places for clarity.
First, here are a few terms you might need to know, if you don’t already:

Death by PowerPoint:  common phrase used by military personnel, meaning they sat through a lot of long, boring PowerPoint presentations.
pax:  Abbreviation  for “passenger.”  Appears on [...]

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September 11

Remember.
Never forget.
12:53 am EST

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Address change

Please note there’s been a change in Army Bro’s mailing address.  The correct URF# is 47066.
5:02 pm EST

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Sarah Palin Rumors: The List

Charles Martin at Explorations is keeping a running list of Palin Rumors being floated on the net and in the media.  If, like me, you’re having a hard time keeping track of them all, what’s true and what isn’t, check it out.  Some funny stuff.
12:59 am EST

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Dear Mr. Obama

The latest viral video.  Be sure to watch it all the way through to the end.
Thank you for your service, Joe Cook.

(H/T Craig)
9:55 pm EST

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One of my favorite essayists

Bill Whittle, of Eject! Eject! Eject!, has an article in the National Review Online on why “we dserve to win more than they deserve to lose.”
Sarah Palin is the anti-Obama: not a victim, not a poser, not riding a wave but rather swimming upstream — and most of all, not having run for president her [...]

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Back on the ground

ArmyBro landed at approximately 5:33 pm Eastern.
6:47 pm EST

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Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech last night

If you missed the speech, or just want to watch it again, Stop The ACLU has it.
9:29 am EST

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“WARRIOR”

Kid Rock.  Dale Earnhardt, Jr. The National Guard!

The full version, including the behind the scenes making of the music video, is at the National Guard Warrior page. Good stuff.  You can also download the song at the site.
10:04 am EST

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