Many have seen this statue at Ft Bragg of COL Arthur “Bull” Simons (USA, Ret) (1918-1979). But, few know what is engraved at the base of the statue.
Archive for the ‘Morale’ Category
Some Words of Wisdom from the Legendary Bull Simons
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013US Palm Swag Pack – Bravo
Saturday, July 20th, 2013
This is a pretty nice set and includes one of my favorite morale patches of all times.
SWAG Pack Bravo Includes:
1x Coyote/Tan 2″x2″ Morale Patch
1x Black/Grey 2″x2″ Morale Patch
1x OD/Black 2″x2″ Morale Patch
1x FIGJAM Morale Patch
1x Coyote 1″x1″ Mini-Morale Patch
1x Black 1″x1″ Mini-Morale Patch
http://uspalm.com/products/us-palm-gear/swag/palm-gear/swag/swag-pack-bravo
While you’re there, check out their cool nylon gear as well.
uspalm.com/products/soft-goods
Heritage Brewing Co.
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Heritage Brewing Co. is a microbrewery located in Manassas, Virginia. They offer a mix of year round and seasonal brews, with the occasional limited release, showing off a more creative side. They’re looking to expand to a 20 barrel operation set to open mid-Fall, including a tasting room, beer fermentation room, and eventually a canning line, and they’re using Kickstarter to realize their goal. After all, with a product like this:
Who wouldn’t want them to succeed?
www.heritagebrewing.com/
Kickstarter – Heritage Brewery
PPCLI Tree Landing
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013This is footage of a PPCLI paratrooper being off-dropped during EX Maple Leaf. Bit of a warning, there’s a couple of f-bombs dropped past the 1:30 mark.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
This time it’s opening night of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, where I’m heading tomorrow.
New Stickers from White Raven Communications
Monday, July 8th, 2013
Tangram 7-Piece Patch From Maxpedition
Monday, July 8th, 2013Sure, morale patches are intended to entertain, but as art. The Tangram from Maxpedition on the other hand, can entertain because you can reconfigure its 7 Hook-backed geometric pieces into a variety of shapes. I guess you could call it the first modular morale patch.
For example, you could make a cat. But the variations or myriad.
The Tangram puzzle originated in China and is used to stimulate thinking. Here are a few more examples of shapes.
Made from PVC rubber and offered in Arid or SWAT colors.
INto Art Magazine Profiles Elder Heart
Friday, July 5th, 2013The latest issue of INto Art magazine profiles the Veteran recovery group Elder Heart. The group promotes healing through occupational therapy in the form of art. I was recently introduced to the program by Tom Spooner who supports the program along with his brother Scot along with fellow SOF Veteran Magnus Johnson.
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Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElderHeartInc.
