Normblog had 3 interesting posts today: 1. He notes the passing of the actress Jean Simmons . As Grim has a habit of noting the cultural ide...

...“You probably have time to put on pants, Sir.” LT G relates his and his platoon's experiences during the recent Mahdi army 'revol...

Rules of Engagement . In which, LT G appears to finally decide that asking forgiveness is a better choice than asking permission. It's n...

They don't call it the suck for nothing. LT G got dumped . I saw that in peacetime, and it sucked then. At least he's taking better ...

Home is where the heart is. Or something like that. LT G makes a pit stop and goes. Back. Out. There . Things aren’t right here, anymore. Or...

“A man that tall must be able to see the whole world.” LT G and his troops conduct a presence patrol somewhere in Iraq.

Men against fire. LT G gets shot at for the first time .

War is war is war. LT G needs some sleep.

By the Numbers . Good job, Soldier. Have a safe trip home.

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