M2

I was talking about his image with the military. He cares about how he looks to the ignorant masses that support him, not those in uniform...

"Perception that Obama doesn't like the military?!?" It's a well documented fact, and antics like this doesn't do him any favors in the eyes of those who wear or have worn the uniform. Article 88 notwithstanding, I don't think he even cares. It doesn't seem to bother him that he isn't showing the proper customs and courtesies to the Marines...

If only they were as brave combating extremists in their country! Saudi Tire Change

I think STRATFOR nailed it on their analysis despite not picking one side or the other...

I don't see any negatives, and support has been increasing...

Yep. Apparently Elvis' JetStar named Hound Dog II is also up for sale... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2677689/Graceland-remove-Presleys-old-airplanes.html

No kidding, could that dude be a bigger pussy? He needs a couple A-10 runs directed towards him, then he'll really shit his diaper!

I have the accompanying book to that series from when I was stationed in the UK from 82-84...it goes into more detail and shows what another three who weren't on the TV version went through. One each to Phantoms, Jaguars and Lightnings.

Sad.

WTF is up with this chick?!?

The "official" explanation as to why there has been no comment from the White House... Pure bullshit, in my opinion.

Army Maj. Gen. Harold Greene killed in Afghanistan Rest in peace.

Here ya go...

Many countries that have had conscription (national service) have given up the practice (the UK abolished theirs in 1960, as did Australia in 1972; and France "suspended" theirs in 2001 as did Germany in 2011). Note that not all involved military service, my German cousin served as a firefighter for several years in lieu of joining the Army. William F. Buckley wrote an interesting book (more like a long essay) on national service titled 'Gratitude' in which he advocated national service as a prerequisite to receiving government aid (e.g. student loans, college grants, etc.) or other benefits. Thus, it isn't mandatory but somewhat "highly encouraged!" Buckley offered this idea nearly 25 years ago, and while society has changed during that time (we were able to support two MRCs without needing military conscription, and are in the midst of a drawdown of the services), I still see the benefits of such a program. Perhaps not to the extent that Buckley proposed, but something that would work these days... Cheers! M2

WTF?

Maybe not in the same sense as Audie Murphy, but anyone who serves and sacrifices for the benefit of our nation is a hero to me...

Agreed. Closed.

So nothing's changed. Twenty-odd years ago it was about Playboy being sold at the BX...

If the point of uniforms is that everyone is dressed the same, then why does every service have a different uniform? The USAF was founded on a bit of rebellion, and we're slowly but surely losing that mindset. We should want people that think differently, not the same...

So what nation's flag does he want you to wear?!? I bet this flag wouldn't be prohibited! Try it!