Did you know that two-thirds of American Astronauts since 1959 were Scouts?
According the BSA’s “Ask Bryan“, it’s not just Eagle Scouts. Of the 312 pilots and scientists selected as astronauts since 1959, at least 207 have been identified as having been Scouts or active in Scouting. That list includes 39 Eagle Scouts, 25 Life Scouts, 14 Star Scouts, 26 First Class Scouts, 17 Second Class Scouts, 13 Tenderfoot Scouts, three Explorers, 25 Cub Scouts, 10 Webelos Scouts, one King’s Scout, two Wolf Scouts and 32 with unknown ranks, including 27 who were Girl Scouts.
It’s very encouraging to see that level of participation in Scouting. While I had heard over the years of the number of Astronauts who were Eagle Scouts, I had no visibility of the number of Girl Scouts who had also taken to the skies.
This summer, Army Special Operations Retiree Josh Collins conducted Operation Phoenix, a 2500 mile standup paddle board journey, to raise funds and awareness for vetran health issues. This is just the first in an effort called VetranVoyage 360 to circumnavigate the globe. Josh is an inspiration to us all.
OPPHX Day 134 – Riding the Waves of Life. 14 Miles yesterday and now 2502.6 complete.
Today we’ll run the remainder of the coast up to Sandy Hook, and where the prize will be within sight.
I saw the Marker in this video (Channel Marker 11), and it made me think back throughout the whole expedition. And, I remembered the USA TODAY Article (about a “Reduction” in Veteran suicides) which still bothers me so much. Frankly, my first thought after reading/listening was, “Is this a VA press release?”
How has this become our new normal, and for so long? Ive said before, if 22, or 20 school teachers or nurses were killing themselves each day, we’d cancel holidays until we got it fixed. Folks, even 20 a day is DOUBLE the National average. That means your son, daughter, brother, or sister may be twice as likely to kill themselves if they are also a great American who selflessly serves their country. (?????) NO! That doesn’t make sense. And it aint just (ONLY and exclusively) the stressors of the battlefield, or trauma from sexual assault, etc….. A hard look must taken at the massive over medication on these problems. Thats been the one reality in the VA’s fix. Not the broken call center, or therapy groups which may sometimes literally sit around chatting about medication and alcohol (personal experience).
RESULTS COUNT! That’s what I grew up hearing from my mom. I think we could question everything we do, or don’t do on that statement. I have to look at the results of Operation Phoenix, and believe it has accomplished a couple important items for me personally, but on the whole has only reached the tip of the iceberg in terms of action for these problems. I wont stop till we get to the whole enchilada!
The proximate causes – PTSD is one of them sure, but TBI, and specifically multiple TBIs (Repetitive Concussive Syndrome) is just as much the culprit. (Please reference the NFL findings and movie “Concussion”) Combine the effects of both of these issues and the problem is like trying to figure out why the music is skipping on a jukebox with a broken needle cycling scratched records.
As for me. Ive discovered thus far a whole new world within myself. i recommend an extreme adventure in any way that can be planned and executed for anyone. THERE IS A WHOLE PATH TO RECOVERY HIDDEN HERE.! Sounds crazy i know, but if Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is increased during aerobic exercise (along with all the BEST endorphins, hormones, and chemicals in the body), then what happens when its this is taken to extreme levels. Well, i think Ive found out, and will tell more.
Like the Scarecrow, I may have found a brain. It may not be my old and complete self, but thats ok. Its a great start. I CANT WAIT TO REUNITE WITH CHARLIE THIS WEEK!
jc
Congrats Josh! It was great seeing you when you made it here to Va Beach! I am still in awe of your feat!
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During the Viet Nam War, the US Air Force was quite creative in adapting the systems it had, to fight the war it found itself in. One example of this is the Misty Fast Forward Air Control experiment that used F100 Super Sabers in the Airborne FAC role to mark targets along the Ho Chi Minh Trail for interdiction by other aircraft. Commencing in 1967, the experiment was classified, but you may have heard the name of the overall operation, ‘Commando Sabre’.
‘The Misty Experiment’ is a documentary, created for public television. Learn more at www.themistyexperiment.com.
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Feel free to caption this photo of a member of the West Ohio Minutemen who was photographed in Cleveland this week, during the Republican National Convention.
The winning combination of PROOF Research carbon fiber barrel and Ruger RPR takes 1st place for Wyatt Gibson, at 2016 MGM Ironman competition
Columbia Falls, MT (June 2016) —PROOF Research, makers of match-grade stainless steel barrels, and carbon-fiber composite barrels that deliver extreme accuracy, durability and up to a 50% weight reduction, are now offering barrels for the popular Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) in two different installation configurations (Pre-Fit and Gunsmith-Friendly).
The new barrels have already been proven in competition with Wyatt Gibson using his to take 1st Place in the 2016 MGM Ironman, finishing 138 points ahead of the next-best shooter. According to Wyatt, “The PROOF Research carbon fiber barrel on my Ruger Precision Rifle made a huge difference in weight while not compromising accuracy. I have nothing but good things to say about it.”
“Pre-Fit” barrels for the RPR are available in steel or carbon fiber, arrive ready for installation without further machining required, and are chambered in a choice of .308 Win, .243 Win, .260 Rem, 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor.
The un-chambered “Gunsmith-Friendly” version (available in stainless steel only) comes threaded for the RPR action with a 27-inch finish length, scaled-down M24 contour, available in a number of popular calibers, and is ready for a gunsmith to chamber, cut to length, crown, and install.
“Our cut-rifled stainless steel barrels have been proven in one competition after another and our composite barrels offer similar performance with 60% faster cooling and a significant reduction in weight,” stated Jason Lincoln, VP of Engineering and Product Development at PROOF Research. “These new barrel designs make it easy for Ruger Precision Rifle owners to upgrade their platforms, whether they want to reduce weight, tune handling characteristics, or to realize maximum accuracy”.
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Kettle Falls, WA-Mcgabin Media Group and Bull Hill Training Ranch will be hosting the Darby Project Historical Shoot Out and Fund Raiser 8.19-21.16 in Kettle Falls, WA. The Historical Shoot Out is a first of its kind shooting competition that will consist of about 10 courses of fire over 2.5 days. Each course of fire is a historical reenactment of Ranger gun fights through out history utilizing period appropriate weapons.
Competition sponsors include Bull Hill Guest Ranch, Veteran National Lending Group, Vortex Optics, Grunt Style, Rainier Arms, Steiner Construction, Tatoosh Distillery, Benchmade, Night Stalker Association West, Ward 57, Oakley, Bladetech and Night Force Optics. Guest appearances include Naked and Afraid Season I & II Tawni Lynn, PRS shooter Joe Caley and Grunt Styles 1SG Tim Jensen.
Proceeds to benefit the Darby Project, a Ranger veteran transition non profit.
All inclusive Spectator/camping sponsorship opportunities are still available via www.mcgabin-media.com/events. Ranch activities include the Tatoosh Bourbon and Steak Dinner, horseback riding, fishing and an old west shoot out at the neighboring Schaffer Ranch.
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At Warrior East, I found out that ADS Inc, Phokus Research Group and Cardiac Science have teamed up to offer an AED and Bleeding Control Pack solution for wall mount installation. Not that many years ago, Automated External Defibrillators were only used by medical personnel and it was rare to find one outside of a medical facility. Today, they are more sophisticated and found everywhere. They are used to restart the heart after a sudden cardiac arrest which can strike those with a variety of conditions.
Unfortunately, mass casualty events such as mass shootings have become more common over the past few years so it seems obvious to combine a Cardiac Science AED with Phokus Research Group’s bleeding control packs.
In addition to the Cardiac Science AED, the box also contains a kit filled with Individual Bleeding Control Kits consisting of Quickclot dressing, Tourniquet, Z-fold sterile frog gauze, chest seals, medical frog tape, nitrile gloves and a rescue blanket. What’s more, the wall mounted boxes can be alarmed to alert medical and security personnel when they are used.
Available for agency and unit purchase through ADS Inc.
