One Marine's View

Getting out and about in Afghanistan

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Rocking & Rolling with Gen McCrystal

General McCrystal is the Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A).^[3] He previously served as Director, Joint Staff from August 2008 to June 2009 and as Commander, Joint Special Operations Command from 2003 to 2008, where he was credited with the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, but also criticized for his alleged role in the cover-up of the Pat Tillman friendly fire incident.^[4] McChrystal has a reputation for saying and thinking what other military leaders are afraid to, one of the reasons cited for his current appointment, which he assumed on June 15, 2009.^[5] Following unflattering remarks about the vice president and other administration officials attributed to McChrystal's aides in a Rolling Stone article, McChrystal has been summoned to Washington, D.C. and has reportedly offered his resignation to Defense Secretary Robert Gates.^{[6] (Wikpedia)}

Dads rock-what do you get him?

Dads are awesome! Ya only get one…usually…What to get dad for Fathers Day has plagued the world for centuries (a tie is not the answer).  There is the always the desired golf clubs or extend loaded magazine for his pistol, or for that matter a 1911 Colt 45 is a nice idea…just saying….as I’m a .45 guy myself.  A nice fishing charter in the wide ocean…or  for Marine dads a nice box of cigars (Punch for the beginners, LaGloria series R #7 for the rot guts. Nonetheless even if you don’t get “Dad” something , or even if you haven’t talked to him in awhile for whatever reason….call him and tell him Happy dads day. If your dad is gone, when the time is right, just think about him and he will know.

To all dads everywhere and in combat, Happy Dads day, June 20^th.

For ideas: http://fathersday-2010.com/

 

The Word on the street...USMC commandant

 

I have worked with Gen Amos in the past. He is a true professional.

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates has recommended that Gen. James Amos will be the next commandant of the Marine Corps, POLITICO has learned. Lt. Gen. Joseph Dunford has been recommended to be assistant commandant. (hat tip Politico 44/Seamus etc etc)

MONDAY IS FLAG DAY

To those who have paid the ultimate price for ....the flag and what it represents. Semper Fi. Time for a stoagy for all of them.

Rolling Thunder Wrap up

  

Gang-

Had a hoot participating with many at the 2010 Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride in Washington DC this weekend. Well over 200,000 bikes (short of last year) as rain threatened but never appeared. At noon a low fly over of a B-52 started the riders as the masses made their way to the DC Mall “loop” around the capital and back down to the mall.