Happy Boxing Day to our British Friends. A tip of the beret to you.
Forces Focus -16th Air Assault Brigade
December 26th, 2013An SSD Eagle Court of Honor
December 25th, 2013As many of you know, I am Scouter and was active in Boy Scouting growing up, having earned the rank of Eagle in 1981. Only 2 Million young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout during its first 100 years of existence from 1912-2012. It gives me great pride to honor one of our readers today who earned his rank earlier this month and I can think of few better days to do it.
It takes years of dedication to complete the Trail to Eagle. To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, Joel had to:
-Earn 5 other ranks before attaining Eagle Scout
-Earn at least 21 Merit Badges (12 Eagle badges and 9 other badges)
-Master a wide variety of Scoutcraft skills including Camping, Fire-Building, First-Aid, Knot Tying and Lashing, Use of Map and Compass, Cooking over an open fire, and how to raise, lower and care for the American Flag
-Teach other Scouts these same skills
-Maintain Physical Fitness
-Hold numerous leadership positions
-Plan and supervise other Scouts in a service project to benefit his community
-And last, but most certainly not least, live by the Scout Oath and Law
These are all skills that will serve you well throughout your life.
On behalf of all SSD readers, I would like to congratulate Joel P, III and his proud family for this accomplishment. May you soar high.
Coolest Christmas Presents Of 2013
December 25th, 2013
For Christmas, I received copies of both ‘Special Forces the U.S. Army’s Experts in Unconventional Warfare’ and ‘Survival Training in Our Armed Services’ by C.B. Colby, two of the many books Colby wrote about military training, the US Government, and other subjects. I remember reading these in the school library as a kid and they definitely influenced my decision to serve a career in the military.
What cool thing did you get for Christmas?
Silent Night
December 25th, 2013
This is a copy of the Christmas card that “Bright Light” author Stephen Perry sent from Nha Trang to his family the week before Christmas 1967. It definitely takes my thoughts to the thousands of men and women defending the great land and her allies who won’t be home this Christmas. America’s thoughts and prayers are with them.
Merry Christmas!
Bad Company Tactical – R2S
December 25th, 2013Phokus Research Group Wishes Us All A Merry Christmas And Happy New Year
December 25th, 2013
Happy Holidays from Beyond
December 24th, 2013
Merry Christmas from Larry Vickers
December 24th, 2013I had totally forgotten about this photo I had doctored up a few years ago when I referred to LAV as a “demented Santa Claus” (in a good way) in an article. I actually found it when I did a web search for “Santa Claus Gun”.
At any rate, Merry Christmas to All!
