A salute to the fighting men of the U.A.E.

I didn't know that the U.A.E. Had combat troops in Afghanistan until I ran into this article on the BBC this evening. Am I pleased to finally see an Arabic/Muslim nation move into action and get boots on the ground to help secure the situation. Another pleasing factor is when you get to read something like this:

As fellow Muslims, they get a warm reception from the villagers.

"At first I thought these were American soldiers and I wanted them to leave but when they said they were Muslims I knew they were our brothers," a young Afghan man says.

Hajji Fazlullah, another Afghan villager, says: "The Arab troops come in our country and our village, we are very happy."

And this:

"And we try to convince the people about the US, about British. They came here to give you peace."

Oorah U.A.E.

The Big Sticks

Earlier today, more "stuff" came out of senator Pelosi:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the nation's ability to lead the world depends on its morality, not military might. "We will begin to reassert that moral authority by attempting to override the president's veto next week," said Pelosi, D-Calif.

I have to disagree with that, as I am a firm believer in "Big Stick Diplomacy".

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

So, can someone explain to me something here?

What came first, the egg, or the chicken?

"Can you tell me which country is not re-arming now? I think it's not just a question of Russia, or the US, or Great Britain. The government of each country is responsible for updating and providing new technology within the military."

-Sukhoi's Mr Federov.

I guess Mr Fedrov didn't get Mr Obama's sound bite.


I am beginning to think that Obama is back on crack... Read the rest over here.

May there be peace

Semper Haj!

We all know that the Marines are the best when it comes down to blowing up shit. They are also known for getting the job done no matter what.

No True Glory

So I finally finished reading "No True Glory: Fallujah and the Struggle in Iraq: A Frontline Account" and I really didn't feel any good for doing so. The book is brilliant and I hope the movie doesn't disappoint by taking out many of the details in the book.
To read a book like this one must prepare mentally to do so, and that is by simply avoiding:
1. Playing any of the Medal of Honor games in the toughest difficulty setting for long hours at a time
2. Playing Command and Conquer: Generals against the maximum number of brutal armies.
3. Watching the Kingdom or Black Hawk Down three times before finishing the book
4. Not getting enough sleep

I feel jumpy every time I think about the last two chapters of the book -operation Phantom Fury. The description of the fire fights, the pain and the destruction is brilliant. I wish my writing style was half as good.

If you compare this book to another brilliant book, One Bullet Away, you can clearly see the major differences in the different phases of Operation Iraqi freedom. The March to Baghdad was quick, and very straight forward. While dealing with an insurgency was very slow, confusing, and created more damage. It took three weeks for Baghdad to fall, and it also took three weeks of combat to clean Fallujah of insurgents.

There is no Glory in death and destruction, but if they have to happen, they must be for a just cause. Cleaning Fallujah from these terrorists was worth it. Any fight that brings people order and freedom is worth it. Time will be a witness to Iraq's freedom, and the end is coming soon.

Finish the Fight.
-Semper Fi

Arrows over Doha

Two days ago I went and saw the Red Arrows of the Royal Air Force perform at the Doha Cornich. I was very impressed but unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because my camera is still broken and I am too lazy to do research before buying a new one. I stole this picture from one of the online blogs out there, but yeah, you get the idea.

I will learn to fly one day. Mark my words.

Fighting evil

All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.

Whether you disagree with the war or you don't. You need to know that the Americans and the Iraqis over there are fighting some of the most evil and blood thirsty people on this Earth. They need to be taken down, and defeated. Liberty and freedom never come cheap.



Is this a freedom fighter?



And are these the traitors?



Hippies and Ass-hats need a reality check.

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Beautiful.

As featured on Popular Science magazine. Simply beautiful.

JSF F-35

Northrop Grumman really hit the jackpot with the F-35. I envy all the engineers who were part of designing such a beautiful machine, and those who will fly it for the Marines, USAF, and US Navy... Damn it!