We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:54:40 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Open post for those with something to share, updated through the day. New, complete posts come in below this one. Note: If trackbacking, please acknowledge this post in your post. That's only polite. You're advertising here, we should get an ad at your place... *********************************** Guess who's birthday it is today? Wounded Marine DJ Emery, *and* his Soldier's Angel, Maryann! Good that DJ *had* another birthday, and, well, Maryann being a Hawt Chica, I'd have to say the years are bearing lightly on her. [Looks around nervously for SWWBO with a cluebat] H/t, Carrie the Snark. -the Armorer *********************************** Betcha... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:22:11 -0600 That's what I get for posting after 1 a.m. I was relying on memory (didn't even think about stars), but in the corner of my mind was a little voice whispering that BG was too low a rank to be heading up a regional medical command. D'oh!!! But she still beat me! *pout* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63563 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63563 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:27:50 -0600 The best way to remember the stars and what they mean is: Be: Brigadier..one star My: Major...two stars Little:Lieutenant...3 stars General:General....4 stars Be my little general.... Easy. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63548 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63548 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:00:51 -0600 ... and a crown with three stars is a Brigadier. Cheers http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63529 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63529 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:05 -0600 A Lieutenant General's coin for a civilian? Dang! And here I was, all proud to have a Brigadier General's one. " Fuzzy-dear ... you have a Major General's coin. Two stars = Major General, One star = Brigadier General, and Kat's new treasure has 3 stars :-)]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63526 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63526 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:02:46 -0600 Here's a better shot.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63521 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63521 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:03:10 -0600 Koi ha naheen*, MA. *Shucks, 't weren't nuthin', Ma'am...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63520 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63520 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:20:53 -0600 Oh, and thanks for the translation, Bill ;-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63519 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63519 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:29:45 -0600 Outstanding, Kat! Sounds like you guys were going every second at the convention - you must be exhausted. And don't pay any attention to John... that coin is *way* cool... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63518 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63518 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:18:37 -0600 A Lieutenant General's coin for a civilian? Dang! And here I was, all proud to have a Brigadier General's one. *pout* Seriously, sounds like you had a wonderful time. Wish I could've been there... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63517 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63517 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:03:40 -0600 Must be the Styer - next to the Broomhandle, looks like it has a toggle on top? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63515 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63515 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:22:19 -0600 Now this thread has done a complete Castle tour... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63510 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63510 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:10:02 -0600 Pogue - you're either looking at the Broomhandle or the Steyr M1911 - prolly the latter. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63509 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63509 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:05:17 -0600 Did you say your OOPS group? ;) I may test your preparedness. No good opposition simply takes the word of the other without a little test of the defense system. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63508 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63508 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:58:33 -0600 Ooooh! That isn't a P-08, is it? The grip looks wrong. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63507 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63507 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:03:46 -0600 John, you really need more room in that display case. Being the great guy I am I'd be happy to help... That P-08 sure is taking up a lot of space. :p http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63506 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63506 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:58:04 -0600 All snark aside - good on yaz and yer team! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63505 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63505 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:39:37 -0600 Oh, and Kat - I've been working here at CAC in some form or another since '95... how many CAC coins does a guy need? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63503 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63503 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:38:59 -0600 Just remember, Kat - coin me and I *have* my coin, YOU buy. And I always have at least *two* on me. My 12th Group and my Ops Group. Bill - nah, not those cheapie generics from Clothing Sales - eBay and Army-Navy stores, man - *that's* where you score 'em. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63502 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63502 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:38:05 -0600 First, I see more room in that box for some coins. Second, you know, you do have more opportunity to receive these things. For poor civilian folks like us, getting a coin is pretty darned impressive. Plus, I plan to carry mine around so I can get the free beer so you better come prepared next time you, SWWBO and I go to dinner. ;) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63501 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63501 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:31:59 -0600 Neat coin collection, John! I've always wondered how the Clothing Sales folks got rid of their old inventory... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63500 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63500 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:30:44 -0600 Like I've got room for another coin. WhatamIs'posedtado? Put a pistol in storage? ;^)]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63499 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63499 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:51:52 -0600 Soldiers' Angels at the VFW Convention Kansas City]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63498 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63498 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:36:21 -0600 I'm a WHATTT??? Hawt chica is Urdu for "Birthdy Lady who braves the wrath of Ardat-lil by dispensing amber brewskis without a leather apron." Urdu is a very poetic language...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63490 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63490 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:32:56 -0600 Happy Birthday, BeerGirl! Who's manning the taps? Geez John, it's usually WK or myself who cause this sort of thing! I'm really proud of you! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63489 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63489 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:14:46 -0600 Remember Carrie - swatting me just makes me wag my tail. Oh wait, that's not what wags... Might as well completely destroy this thread. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63485 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63485 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:03:22 -0600 *blink* Chicks, cats, dogs -- when did John change the format to ASPCA OnLine? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63484 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63484 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:46:44 -0600 Now we know why he's got a beard, Carrie- it's to wipe up the floor with after SWWBO's done rubbing his nose in it. *snerk* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63482 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63482 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:59:15 -0600 Woof! *high-fives Carrie* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63481 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63481 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:58:46 -0600 "and ya never know who's peed where..." Oh John....are you marking territory again? How many times must SWWBO swat your nose with the newspaper???? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63480 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63480 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:47:16 -0600 With all the dogs and cats at the Castle, Maryann, I'd not roll those eyes, the floors can be pretty gritty at times, and ya never know who's peed where... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63478 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63478 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:17:22 -0600 *rolls eyes* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63477 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63477 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:45:07 -0600 Oooooo - tandem slapping from *two* hawt chicas! That's a *reward* Maryann... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63475 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63475 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:26:51 -0600 I'm a WHATTT??? SWWBO, do you want to slap him first, or can I? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63474 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/08/hi_fires_23_aug.html#comment-63474 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:24:13 -0600