Steeljaw Scribe

Well, despite the best efforts of the distaff side yesterday with an unplanned site mod to the den (which we wrapped up in the wee-hours of the night with the last a/v cable re-zip-tied in place, btw) - plan on seeing some major changes around here with the New Year. Fear not - the favorites [...]

"Yes M.O., the elevator actuator needs to be changed…"
"XO, Department Head meeting, my office, 5 minutes…"
"Honey, I’d like to change the den around after we take the tree down - and I’d like the entertainment center on the other side…"
*sigh*
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One of these will be next week’s feature  (hint: not the the F7F - it’s already been done).  Oh, and it will have a prop too…
 
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Now, having said that, we could be persuaded by the readership towards one of the remaining tailhook candidates…  Leave your vote in the comments section (international candidates are OK [...]

One of our long-standing family traditions we have had to forego since moving to Occupied Territory from Hampton Roads some few years back was the drive down to the carrier and destroyer-sub piers at the Norfolk Naval Base after evening service on Christmas Eve.  There we’d see all manner of creative talent put to display, [...]

One of the things the Naval Institute has gotten right of late is the living history project (don’t get us started on the direction and content of Proceedings…).  The latest manifestation ofthe living history project is Americans at War - a series of vignettes from WW2 to the present of Americans witnessing to extraordinary times [...]

Though it isn’t Thursday when we normally endeavor to post these updates (so sue us - ed.) it would appear that while we in the West are enjoying a typical holiday lull, those elsewhere, and in particular, in Russia are doing anything but.

Item: Iran says Russia to supply new air defence system. TEHRAN (AFP) — [...]

Mike (No Angst Zone) remains solidly stuck in EMCON courtesy Blogger and as such, has alternate posting privileges over here in the interim.  His latest submission is provided below and is the story of renowned ace, George Preddy. - SJS

 
"I’m sure as hell not a killer, but combat flying is like a game, and a [...]

Greetings come today from our guest correspondent, Southern Air Pirate who is overseas with the Truman CSG which finds itself inport, Dubai, for the holiday.  As one who seemed to have consistently drawn the Christmas deployment card whilst on sea duty, herr Scribe can well relate to the ‘joys’ of a Christmas spent on the [...]

Here is my wish for you and your loved ones - for a warm, Spirit-filled Christmastide; prayerful for our countrymen who go in harm’s way and for wisdom on the part of our leaders in their decisions. Hope for the year to come — hope for peace, salvation for the lost and safety and prosperity [...]

Mike (No Angst Zone) continues to have connectivity problems so we’re continuing in the Joint spirit to host his posts over here. - SJS
 
I’ve talked before over at my place on a few occasions about the USAF’s message or lack thereof.   Thus far it has ranged from moderately inspiring with tasteless and bland music to dangerously cheesy [...]