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I have been here for quite a while. My Daughter was Commissioned over twelve years ago as a 2lt Marine. She will soon graduate J.D. from an Ivy Law School. In my opinion she would not be in this position without her experience at the Naval Academy and command positions in the MC. Chime in...

My wife and I once visited my daughter at the Academy over a three day weekend. We brought some drinks and sandwiches and had a get together for any Mid hanging around. One Mid was a classical pianist and played in the hall under Bancroft while they had some down time and a good lunch. I...

There are 1,100 US military in Niger with the Wagner Group ready to move in. Can we get them out if everything goes south?

If you have kissed the Blarney Stone chime in. Those steps are narrow and steep.:)

It has been "recently" discovered that two buildings on USNA have names associated with Confederate Naval Officers. Franklin Buchanan, first superintendent and founder of the Naval Academy and Admiral CSAN "The Supes House". Also Commander Mathew Fontaine Maury, Captain of the Virginia in...

Tom Hanks has a new movie out in May "Greyhound" based on a C, S, Forester Novel. Navy and Merchant Marine. The trailer looks amazing. I don't think he ever made a bad movie.

Just a thought. Walked by my DD's presentation flag from her Senator's office flown over the Capitol on the date of her graduation with congratulation card. For those with graduation coming up you might want to contact your Representative and/or Senator's office and request one. She got hers...

God Bless You All

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem"

My daughter had the great honor of sitting with this gentleman on a recent flight from the west coast. Seeing his AAF patches on his flight jacket they started a conversation. She told him she was Marine but Grandfather had been Bombadier Navigator on B-25 in AAF, Dad was AF and brother was...

Check the internet for Edmonton fans singing the Star Spangled Banner Sunday night when the mike died. Notice also that many Edmonton fans removed their caps. Always loved Oh Canada and sang along whenever it was played in the United States or when we were playing in Canada. Love those...

We Have Sally's and Frank Pepe's here. Where is your best Pizza joint? Which town and who is the best? Wife and I have a great problem between Sally's and Pepe's.

Got information on this in my newsletter as some of those in the program graduated last year or are are getting ready to graduate next year. For those active military with children getting ready to attend High School. St George's School in Middletown RI (Newport) has a great program. Had two...

Senator John McCain is now supporting a Senate Bill to cut BHA for married military members to only one spouse allowance. So now if you only live together you each get BHA but if you are married you get a penalty. Four guys living in an apartment get full BHA but two married military get...

Look up this video. It is one of the best ever done.

Saw the trailer for "Finest Hours" last night. during "Bridge of Spies". God bless the USCG. Looks like a great movie.

Happy Nowruz from the White House. Look it up. Didn't see the Ayatollah celebrating Christmas. God save America!

For Plebes someone has discussed the "junk" they all get during the first year. Bring the largest vehicle you can with a top carrier and plan on a couple of hours to load it up at the end of the first year. They will have Summer, Winter and Spring Uniforms and gear without storage. After that...

If two military members are married and each receive a PCS to the same location (OCONUS) does that double their allowances for the movement, COLA, Housing? I just threw everything in a duffel bag and got on the aircraft and am not sure what it means for a married couple with household goods.

I had the great pleasure of hearing the USNA address by Mr. Gates at the graduating class of 2011. Can't wait to read the book. A true gentleman and a great patriot. He broke up at the end but he was great. Big cheer from the Brigade. If you get the chance see it on video it is inspiring.