New Navy commercial h/t @HerbCarmen
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Best Tour Eva!
I've enjoyed every Navy ship I have had the honor to be invited to, but this really was the best tour ever. 
After the tour I had to dash to Cheesecake Factory to get Bette's fav low carb cheesecake because it was her birthday. Then work like a crazy person for a few hours. Then Jen and I took Bette out for a birthday dinner.
Now I am here, exhausted with aching calf muscles - lotta climbing. So I am going to cheat and throw some pics up and go to bed.
I promise that there will be posts soon.
Ambushing the Naval Reserve Center in Quincy.
Meeting Stella.
Meeting @punditreview and crashing his radio show "Pundit Review Radio" on WRKO.
And now.....getting invited to tour USS Wayne E Meyer DDG-108.
I am having a great time.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
My Marine Is A Handful
Ahhh...that's better! Got what I wanted.
Can't say so much for that RedLeg Donovan
"...and the rocket's red glare,"
Can't say so much for that RedLeg Donovan
"...and the rocket's red glare,"
Sunday, September 27, 2009
From The Armorer
"The Lingering Scars of a Purple Heart"
If I were speaking to the Armorer....I would tell him how much I liked this post. How much I wish I had met his Dad. How glad I am that I know him.
But I'm NOT.
So go read it and don't mention that I sent you there.
If I were speaking to the Armorer....I would tell him how much I liked this post. How much I wish I had met his Dad. How glad I am that I know him.
But I'm NOT.
So go read it and don't mention that I sent you there.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
A Flock? A Covey?
What do you call a gathering of MCPONs? I stole this from MCPON West's FaceBook page. Are you a fan? You should be.
How about this for some heritage. Four MCPONs. 3,6,7 and 12. Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy West, Walker, Bushey and Plackett yesterday in Norfolk after lunch aboard MCPON Bushey's boat, "The Chief". --Senior Houlihan
How about this for some heritage. Four MCPONs. 3,6,7 and 12. Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy West, Walker, Bushey and Plackett yesterday in Norfolk after lunch aboard MCPON Bushey's boat, "The Chief". --Senior HoulihanFriday, September 25, 2009
What Does It Mean When....
....a man meets you....say a Marine....and says you're fabulous...but then.....proceeds to try to change you?
I explained about the picture on the blog. Story here. And that it was the only time I have ever shot anything and I missed and I am completely disinterested in trying it again. Well my new Marine says that I just don't know yet how much I love shooting. Once he trains me to hit the target, I will want nothing more than to shoot things. One of the biggest laughs of the day was when asserted with a straight face that when he was finished with this magical training....I would choose shooting over a spa!!!!
It's good to have lofty ambitions.
Next we were discussing books. He mentioned something about a series of books on the Civil War. I explained that was my weakness in American History. Probably because I am not interested. Well he said....start with (fill-in-the-book-title).
Again I laughed.
This is when I said "I thought you were happy to meet me and I was fabulous?" "You are!" he replied. "Then why are you working on changing me?"
Really! Doesn't everyone know Princess Crabby can't be improved on?
For the record, I was tardy. However, my half of this deal was well run. Lunch was close to the ship, very nice view, good food. I wore my favorite sandals, but had my Keds, a sweater and a hari clip in the car, so I was ....PREPARED.
His part? We drove over to the USS Salem.....and it was closed. He apologized and I laughed. I told him it was fine because it wasn't my fault.
In all seriousness.....I had a great time.
I explained about the picture on the blog. Story here. And that it was the only time I have ever shot anything and I missed and I am completely disinterested in trying it again. Well my new Marine says that I just don't know yet how much I love shooting. Once he trains me to hit the target, I will want nothing more than to shoot things. One of the biggest laughs of the day was when asserted with a straight face that when he was finished with this magical training....I would choose shooting over a spa!!!!
It's good to have lofty ambitions.
Next we were discussing books. He mentioned something about a series of books on the Civil War. I explained that was my weakness in American History. Probably because I am not interested. Well he said....start with (fill-in-the-book-title).
Again I laughed.
This is when I said "I thought you were happy to meet me and I was fabulous?" "You are!" he replied. "Then why are you working on changing me?"
Really! Doesn't everyone know Princess Crabby can't be improved on?
For the record, I was tardy. However, my half of this deal was well run. Lunch was close to the ship, very nice view, good food. I wore my favorite sandals, but had my Keds, a sweater and a hari clip in the car, so I was ....PREPARED.
His part? We drove over to the USS Salem.....and it was closed. He apologized and I laughed. I told him it was fine because it wasn't my fault.
In all seriousness.....I had a great time.
Lunch With My New Marine
Leaving to meet my new Marine for lunch up by the USS Salem. After lunch he will run the decks.....I will saunter.
Then I get to meet Stella from Swiftspeech! for dinner.
It's a beautiful early fall day and I am playing hookey....you're jealous, aren't you?
Then I get to meet Stella from Swiftspeech! for dinner.
It's a beautiful early fall day and I am playing hookey....you're jealous, aren't you?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Will My Parents Put It on the Fridge?
Cause you know I printed it out and I've been carrying it around all night! I showed it to our fav bartender at East Bay!
From the National Review Online Media Blog
Underreported News: War in Afghanistan [Greg Pollowitz]
Over in the Web Briefing, there's a good article in today's Washington Post on how the new rules of engagement to protect civilians are causing the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the Taliban don't subscribe to the same R.O.E. Via must-read milblogger Boston Maggie (and follow @BostonMaggie), here's video of a Talban attack on U.S. soldiers. Notice how the Afghan child is of no concern to the terrorists (the child was reportedly treated by U.S. medics at the scene and transported for further care.)
Also in the Web Briefing is this Fox News report that General McChrystal wants 30-40,000 more troops for Afghanistan. What's not clear in the article is if it's 30-40,000 total troops or 30-40,000 "shooters" who would then need thousands more soldiers to support their role. The media fell into this semantic trap during the Bush administration and it's important to know the real number.
09/23 10:59AM
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Now remember, my favorite BeerGirl - Maryann gets the real credit for this. She is linked (but not named) in the post.
But still "Via must-read milblogger Boston Maggie" Yikes!! Admit it - you could hear my excited screaming from there, couldn't you?
Still, there is a down side - Jen & Grace are suffering terribly. All that heavy lifting, pounding my ego back down to size.....and they are only at 2/3 strength since Jen's BFF, SB is off having a "blue water" adventure on a carrier. Jen actually sent my new Marine an email telling him to "tone it down", her job is difficult enough.
From the National Review Online Media Blog
Underreported News: War in Afghanistan [Greg Pollowitz]
Over in the Web Briefing, there's a good article in today's Washington Post on how the new rules of engagement to protect civilians are causing the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the Taliban don't subscribe to the same R.O.E. Via must-read milblogger Boston Maggie (and follow @BostonMaggie), here's video of a Talban attack on U.S. soldiers. Notice how the Afghan child is of no concern to the terrorists (the child was reportedly treated by U.S. medics at the scene and transported for further care.)
Also in the Web Briefing is this Fox News report that General McChrystal wants 30-40,000 more troops for Afghanistan. What's not clear in the article is if it's 30-40,000 total troops or 30-40,000 "shooters" who would then need thousands more soldiers to support their role. The media fell into this semantic trap during the Bush administration and it's important to know the real number.
09/23 10:59AM
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Now remember, my favorite BeerGirl - Maryann gets the real credit for this. She is linked (but not named) in the post.
But still "Via must-read milblogger Boston Maggie" Yikes!! Admit it - you could hear my excited screaming from there, couldn't you?
Still, there is a down side - Jen & Grace are suffering terribly. All that heavy lifting, pounding my ego back down to size.....and they are only at 2/3 strength since Jen's BFF, SB is off having a "blue water" adventure on a carrier. Jen actually sent my new Marine an email telling him to "tone it down", her job is difficult enough.
From Maryann @ Soldiers' Angels Germany
Read this post. Watch the video.
This is the enemy - triggerman detonates hidden rocket although he sees child standing just feet away
For additional edification read The Armorer - "Ignoring the enemy, because, well, he's not newsworthy".
BlackFive's Laughing Wolf True War Crimes
This is the enemy - triggerman detonates hidden rocket although he sees child standing just feet away
For additional edification read The Armorer - "Ignoring the enemy, because, well, he's not newsworthy".
BlackFive's Laughing Wolf True War Crimes
The Mudville Gazette "This Is The Enemy"
The Reality of War at Little Pebbles....
I put up those links because after watching that vid and reading the post.....Words fail me.Monday, September 21, 2009
Wonder Who This Boat Belongs To?
Usually there is some clue as to what country a boat belongs to. Wait! Is that handsome devil BMC Dotson driving that boat? Yep, he's driving it like he stole it baby!
Guess that means we're looking at the United States Navy! Happy #milmonday Sailor!
The ensign is from USS Cole DDG-67. After all USS Cole is the reason that all the Boat Units exist in their current form.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Moline Blaylock Ripley
Moline Blaylock Ripley
Moline Blaylock Ripley died at her home in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from natural causes. She was 68. Moline Ripley was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on December 7, 1941, daughter of Arnold Vincent Blaylock and Edna Pais Blaylock. She was raised in Radford, Va., attended Radford High School and graduated from Madison College in 1964 with a degree in home economics and secondary education.
Upon graduation, Moline Blaylock married John Walter Ripley, also of Radford, Va. Moline Ripley was active as a Marine officer's wife, Interior Designer, and mother of four. She was a gracious hostess and the consummate southern lady. She was devoted to her role as a Marine Corps officer's wife in peacetime and war, showing compassion and providing help to families around her.
As an interior designer, she was tremendously skilled. In her career she cultivated numerous private and commercial clients to include the historic home of the Commandant of the Marine Corps at 8th and I. Like many military wives, Moline became the head of the household and sole parent during the lengthy deployments of her husband. The driving force in her home, Moline took great pride in the successes of her children and husband. Her expectations were high and unwavering. Mrs. Ripley is survived by a twin sister, Marcella Blaylock Zimmerman, of Nashville, Tenn.; her four children, Stephen Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., Mary Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., Thomas Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., and John Ripley, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, New York, N.Y. 10020. A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at the United States Naval Academy Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at John M. Taylor and Sons Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, Md.
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ripley or her late husband Col Ripley. But I am proud to have their daughter Mary Ripley for a friend. I posted this to share with you this lovely tribute to Mrs. Ripley. I would be there Friday if circumstances allowed. I will think of this family as they bury their loved one and raise a glass.
Thank you for sharing your mother with us, Mary, Thomas, Stephen & John. I hope you find peace in the memories of a life well lived.
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Mary posted this on Facebook & this comment struck me - "A warrior's heart is only as strong as the woman who loves him. The stronger the woman, the stronger the warrior's heart."
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UPDATE 11/10/09
People are finding this post because they are searching Google for information on a book written by Norman Fulkerson. The contents of said book distort Col Ripley words. Mr. Fulkerson has done Col Ripley an injustice. Please boycott this book. Please read this post instead.
Moline Blaylock Ripley died at her home in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from natural causes. She was 68. Moline Ripley was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on December 7, 1941, daughter of Arnold Vincent Blaylock and Edna Pais Blaylock. She was raised in Radford, Va., attended Radford High School and graduated from Madison College in 1964 with a degree in home economics and secondary education.
Upon graduation, Moline Blaylock married John Walter Ripley, also of Radford, Va. Moline Ripley was active as a Marine officer's wife, Interior Designer, and mother of four. She was a gracious hostess and the consummate southern lady. She was devoted to her role as a Marine Corps officer's wife in peacetime and war, showing compassion and providing help to families around her.As an interior designer, she was tremendously skilled. In her career she cultivated numerous private and commercial clients to include the historic home of the Commandant of the Marine Corps at 8th and I. Like many military wives, Moline became the head of the household and sole parent during the lengthy deployments of her husband. The driving force in her home, Moline took great pride in the successes of her children and husband. Her expectations were high and unwavering. Mrs. Ripley is survived by a twin sister, Marcella Blaylock Zimmerman, of Nashville, Tenn.; her four children, Stephen Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., Mary Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., Thomas Ripley, of Annapolis, Md., and John Ripley, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, New York, N.Y. 10020. A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at the United States Naval Academy Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at John M. Taylor and Sons Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, Md.
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ripley or her late husband Col Ripley. But I am proud to have their daughter Mary Ripley for a friend. I posted this to share with you this lovely tribute to Mrs. Ripley. I would be there Friday if circumstances allowed. I will think of this family as they bury their loved one and raise a glass.
Thank you for sharing your mother with us, Mary, Thomas, Stephen & John. I hope you find peace in the memories of a life well lived.
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Mary posted this on Facebook & this comment struck me - "A warrior's heart is only as strong as the woman who loves him. The stronger the woman, the stronger the warrior's heart."
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UPDATE 11/10/09
People are finding this post because they are searching Google for information on a book written by Norman Fulkerson. The contents of said book distort Col Ripley words. Mr. Fulkerson has done Col Ripley an injustice. Please boycott this book. Please read this post instead.
Viola! The New, Improved USNI Website
In their constant effort to provide an invaluable service to the Navy community (and some snoopy civilians like me) the United States Naval Institute has relaunched their blog.
USNI.ORG
Great job Mike & Ben (the crackerjack IT team).
You can now comment on articles.
I am going back to play with it some more.
USNI.ORG
Great job Mike & Ben (the crackerjack IT team).
You can now comment on articles.
I am going back to play with it some more.
Twenty Five Years Ago Today Muslim Extremists Killed Two Americans
On September 20, 1984, a suicide bomber attacked the United States embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Two Americans were killed -
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Ray Wagner
Army Warrant Officer Kenneth Welch
We've just had a lot of coverage, and rightly so, for September 11th. We say "Never Forget!". And it's right to keep that memory fresh. However, we would do well to remember it all.
I remember watching the comedian/commentator, Dennis Miller talk once on TV about how he "woke up on 9/11" and then he said "and some people would say I was late to the party".
Word.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Ray Wagner
Army Warrant Officer Kenneth Welch
We've just had a lot of coverage, and rightly so, for September 11th. We say "Never Forget!". And it's right to keep that memory fresh. However, we would do well to remember it all.
I remember watching the comedian/commentator, Dennis Miller talk once on TV about how he "woke up on 9/11" and then he said "and some people would say I was late to the party".
Word.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
My Chocolate Coma
I have some pretty awesome cousins on both sides, but if there were a contest, let me tell you who is pulling away from the pack.........Jessica.
Jessica decided that for her birthday she wanted a bunch of us to join her on a chocolate adventure. A few weeks ago we got chocolate candy bars with gold tickets inviting us to join her at the Cafe Fleuri in the Langham Hotel. You can't imagine how I have been looking forward to this!
The crowd included my sisters, my nieces, my father's sister, our cousins on our father's side. All told 15 chocolate lovers............
Jen put together a gift of Bath & Body Works goodies. Back when we were first invited I told my goddaughter Debbie we needed an unusual idea. Her response? "I'm on it!" and she was. Debbie never disappoints! Jessica opened her bag containing a tiara and a black feather boa. It was clear who was the Birthday Girl!
They have a large room full of tables covered with every possible form of chocolate - cake, truffles, pudding, mousse..... And a few non-chocolate things....lemon meringue tarts, rice pudding.
And of course, the requisite chocolate fountain with various things for dipping.
It was incredibly indulgent. Everyone had a great time.
And thanks so much to Mark, Jessica's husband who helped pull this together. Guess who else got presents? All of us. We each got a gift box with chocolate goodies - a chocolate poem, the Willie Wonka soundtrack CD.....M&M lip smacker.
We don't see a lot of Jessica because she lives in Vegas, but I get to see her again next month at Blog World Expo.
Happy Birthday Jessica!!
Jessica decided that for her birthday she wanted a bunch of us to join her on a chocolate adventure. A few weeks ago we got chocolate candy bars with gold tickets inviting us to join her at the Cafe Fleuri in the Langham Hotel. You can't imagine how I have been looking forward to this!
The crowd included my sisters, my nieces, my father's sister, our cousins on our father's side. All told 15 chocolate lovers............
Jen put together a gift of Bath & Body Works goodies. Back when we were first invited I told my goddaughter Debbie we needed an unusual idea. Her response? "I'm on it!" and she was. Debbie never disappoints! Jessica opened her bag containing a tiara and a black feather boa. It was clear who was the Birthday Girl!
They have a large room full of tables covered with every possible form of chocolate - cake, truffles, pudding, mousse..... And a few non-chocolate things....lemon meringue tarts, rice pudding.
And of course, the requisite chocolate fountain with various things for dipping.
It was incredibly indulgent. Everyone had a great time.
And thanks so much to Mark, Jessica's husband who helped pull this together. Guess who else got presents? All of us. We each got a gift box with chocolate goodies - a chocolate poem, the Willie Wonka soundtrack CD.....M&M lip smacker.
We don't see a lot of Jessica because she lives in Vegas, but I get to see her again next month at Blog World Expo.
Happy Birthday Jessica!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
My Ego Knows No Bounds!
So, some Sailor is talking to me about places that our Sailors are serving in IA slots - 10.673 Sailors at the moment are serving in this capacity. The conversation turns to spots in Afghanstan in general, Kandahar in specific. I make some smartass remark about celebrities visiting these spots. The response was that NO celebrities go to Kandahar.
So I mosey on over to the MCPON's Facebook page. I am a fan of the MCPON, are you? You should be.
I wrote - So I've heard that not many celebrities go visit our Sailors in Kandahar....can I tag along if you go?
So, some Chief (he of the "Gentle Suggestion") says that he bets $5 that I don't get an answer and $5 more that I don't go.
Today the MCPON has just returned from a trip that included Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, RONALD REAGAN, TOPEKA, Djibouti and Bahrain. He comes out to his page, sees my nonsense and writes - "You've just lost the first 5......but sorry you can't go. It was a great visit though."
I press on - "But if you would let me go.....I would count as a celebrity visit, right?"
The MCPON responds....not unlike something my Dad would say "You betcha!....and no you still can't go."
The Hooligan chimes in - "Concur MCPON. She can't go." (Again not unlike after my father laying down the law, my sister Grace piling on.)
So I ask the new Marine in the Rotation - "So, can you work on a plan that smuggles me into Kandahar?"
His response? "You don't need to be in Kandahar."
I ask "LOL!? What if I want to be?"
He comes back with "You would until you got there."
The important part of these exchanges.......if I got to show up in Kandahar, it would be considered a celebrity appearance...........my ego is colossal
So I mosey on over to the MCPON's Facebook page. I am a fan of the MCPON, are you? You should be.
I wrote - So I've heard that not many celebrities go visit our Sailors in Kandahar....can I tag along if you go?
So, some Chief (he of the "Gentle Suggestion") says that he bets $5 that I don't get an answer and $5 more that I don't go.
Today the MCPON has just returned from a trip that included Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, RONALD REAGAN, TOPEKA, Djibouti and Bahrain. He comes out to his page, sees my nonsense and writes - "You've just lost the first 5......but sorry you can't go. It was a great visit though."
I press on - "But if you would let me go.....I would count as a celebrity visit, right?"
The MCPON responds....not unlike something my Dad would say "You betcha!....and no you still can't go."
The Hooligan chimes in - "Concur MCPON. She can't go." (Again not unlike after my father laying down the law, my sister Grace piling on.)
So I ask the new Marine in the Rotation - "So, can you work on a plan that smuggles me into Kandahar?"
His response? "You don't need to be in Kandahar."
I ask "LOL!? What if I want to be?"
He comes back with "You would until you got there."
The important part of these exchanges.......if I got to show up in Kandahar, it would be considered a celebrity appearance...........my ego is colossal
Normally I am A Very Pleasant Drunk
Maybe I had some underlying anxiety....
It started out well enough. We got to Orta and picked a stand-up table in the bar with a view of both big screen TVs. As we arranged ourtselves around it, it became clear that some guy at the bar would be trapped. So we spotted another table and headed over. The two guys at the table beside us joked "Where are you going? Was it something we said?" So turned my back to the closest one and said "I didn't want to move. I wanted to stay here all night and do this..." and rubbed my backside against him. They laughed, I hadn't even ordered my first drink.
We had the designated driver discussion and I was off!
SB called and told me he had dinner plans and would speak to me another night. I got snippy, forgetting that of course it would be too late for him to call me when he got in....Ketel One erased the memory of the 3 hour time difference. Which would have been fine, but you know Jen had to say something about how unreasonable I was being with her BFF. Why was it so much less aggravating when he was 8 hours ahead of me? Maybe because I hate California. If he comes back tainted, I'll be mad.
The next phone call was someone who didn't make the cut with the Rotation and can't take no for an answer.....that didn't go well for him.
Fortunately after that it was all fun and laughs. Delicious dinner...too many carbs. But hey, wait til you read about Saturday and my cousin Jessica!
Now I have to go out to Twitter and Facebook to see what trouble I caused, since I got online when they poured me into my house. Jen told me to go right to bed...but are you surprised that I didn't do as I was told?
It started out well enough. We got to Orta and picked a stand-up table in the bar with a view of both big screen TVs. As we arranged ourtselves around it, it became clear that some guy at the bar would be trapped. So we spotted another table and headed over. The two guys at the table beside us joked "Where are you going? Was it something we said?" So turned my back to the closest one and said "I didn't want to move. I wanted to stay here all night and do this..." and rubbed my backside against him. They laughed, I hadn't even ordered my first drink.
We had the designated driver discussion and I was off!
SB called and told me he had dinner plans and would speak to me another night. I got snippy, forgetting that of course it would be too late for him to call me when he got in....Ketel One erased the memory of the 3 hour time difference. Which would have been fine, but you know Jen had to say something about how unreasonable I was being with her BFF. Why was it so much less aggravating when he was 8 hours ahead of me? Maybe because I hate California. If he comes back tainted, I'll be mad.
The next phone call was someone who didn't make the cut with the Rotation and can't take no for an answer.....that didn't go well for him.
Fortunately after that it was all fun and laughs. Delicious dinner...too many carbs. But hey, wait til you read about Saturday and my cousin Jessica!
Now I have to go out to Twitter and Facebook to see what trouble I caused, since I got online when they poured me into my house. Jen told me to go right to bed...but are you surprised that I didn't do as I was told?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
SFC Jared Monti MOH Ceremony Today
You can watch the ceremony on the Pentagon Channel today at 1400 (2:00 pm). The link is here.
You can read what McQ (my friend Bruce) wrote about Jared on BlackFive here.
You can read about the bipartisan efforts by Massachusetts bloggers to raise fund for the Jared Monti scholarship here.
You can contribute to the scholarship fund, a very worthy cause, by following this link.
And of course, John has SFC Monti in his "Today's Medal of Honor Moment for 17 September"
The Boston Red Sox Fill My Heart with Love
From Boston.com "Gonzo celebrates his game-winning single after watching it drop into left field out of Angels' outfielder Juan Rivera's reach."
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