Not quite a shutdown, but definitely light posting for a few. Why? Just check the most recent headlines (and a few still to be written). Will endeavor to get Flightdeck Fridays up and catch up on the weekend – if not otherwise occupited…
– SJS
“Support our Troops†So says the ubiquitous magnetic sticker on yet another non-descript vehicle on the road up ahead – but one wonders if the driver/occupant knows of a program that directly, materially supports our troops in a life-changing way? That program would be Valour-IT (Voice Activated Laptops for OUR Injured Troops). The short story is…
Red Flag has always been a varsity exercise and in recent years, it has seen increased participation from allies and friends. This year has been no exception with Brazil (F-5s), Sweden (JAS-39 Grippens), France (Rafales) and Turkey F-16s) among the many participants. This was in addition to the usual USAF, USN and USMC participants. Notable…
…where the Scribe channels one notable childhood camping experience of his own: and it wasn’t cold ravioli – it was cold spaghetti-O’s…
1 GB from twenty years ago and 1 GB today… (h/t PC World via entrecard)
Will be interested to see how this plays out — similar initiative to have vets salute during the playing of the National Anthem vice placing hand over heart hasn’t seen much participation, ‘least from YHS’ observation. On another note — light blogging this weekend as YHS is off to a friend’s retirement in Norfolk tomorrow…
