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A Sign of Things To Come

Sudsy, over at the Trend Nemesis blog wrote a piece a few days ago about the purpose and duties of the militia in this country. Here is a small excerpt of that: The Founders intent for [...]

Langley High Teaches Revisionist History

One would think the above image is being used in Code Pink or MoveOn ads. It’s perfect for a leftist protest sign on the steps of the nation’s capitol. But, it isn’t being used by any [...]

Warranty Upheld

After much going back and forth, SquareTrade is upholding their end of the warranty. I have submitted receipts for the purchase of the fan online ($23.99-free shipping) and the installation work at Best Buy ($52.48 with [...]

Jorge Rivera On the Symphony.

Ranger Up cracks me up: [...]

Military Member & Advanced Education Webinar

“The Military Member & Advanced Education” is an education webinar being hosted by Lt. Col. Capicik, a 26-year military veteran and former C-level executive. The presentation will cover a broad range of topics important to Servicemembers [...]

Cross-Posted

I have the login stuff to this site and I try very hard to stay on topic for the content of A Soldier’s Perspective. But sometimes, I just gotta share beyond the scope of ASP. CJ [...]

Daddy Got Neutered (A Kid’s Perspective)

Emily told about these conversations she’s recently had with the kids: Story number one. Anissa is always obsessed with me having another baby. I don’t know why. I gave her the little sister she wanted and [...]

Tax Deduction Entitlement

EDIT: Harold in comments corrected my terminology. This is a CREDIT, not a deduction. Take the credit. Harold also provided an IRS link to this information. —————— I wanted you to know that I was informed [...]

Word and Definitions

I know it’s too early on a Friday for deep thinking. Bear with me. My last post was pondering the character of men/women and how you make choices for political candidates. Basically, how do you define [...]

Huntsville City Schools Uniform Proposal

When you think of Huntsville, AL, does the term “gang” even slightly come to mind? Sounds more like an SNL skit comprised of a bunch of rednecks like me sporting overalls and straw toothpicks and carrying [...]

Medicated Into Oblivion

This week’s Army Times paper had a story titled “Medicating the Military” by Brendan McGarry. It was kind of a sobering piece about the toll eight years of war has taken on our troops. One of [...]

Thoughts

You know there are a lot of clichés out there like “don’t judge a book by its cover,” or a very apropos quote by Stephen Covey, the author, “Public behavior is merely private character writ large.” [...]

Throw Down Issued to Benefit Soldier’s Angels

UPDATE (as of 2206 hrs 3/4/2010): The current coin is at over $150. The $1000 is in the hole and you guys SO rock!! ~LL ———— The hosts and producer of You Served radio show, CJ, [...]

Find the Time

I’ll be cross posting this on Youserved and my site, but I wanted to give everyone a head’s up that the Youserved Podcast will be verrrrrry interesting tomorrow night (Thursday, March 4th) and maybe you should [...]

Girl Scouts To Cav Scouts ’10

I haven’t done one of these in a LONG time and found a troop with which I can partner again. Each year, as you know, the Girl Scouts sell their over-priced, but overly-yummy cookies. And each [...]