Utah Bob #35998

Rats! We just bought a new opener.

Hopefully. But too much water is a bad thing for some grapes.

Yup. That's a "Hold my beer and watch this" kinda moment.What could go wrong?

It's a lovely day in the neighborhood.

Loved Tom in Mars Attacks!

Yup. Hearing loss will do that.

It was not, in my opinion caustic. It was simply an observation. I think two men who are being watched on TV by millions of Americans and are representing the corps should be as absolutely perfect as possible. I stand by that.

Remarkably long lives for many of them. Sadly short for others

According to Donald Bady in his book Colt Automatic Pistols, the Army modified the 1911's flat mainspring housing in 1926 because some soldiers had difficulty keeping the grip safety depressed, especially during recoil when the hand can move on the grip. The arched housing caused the hand to stay higher on the grip. He references original documents. I don't recall if there was any mention of shooting high or low.

Also at Anzio. Although the Germans called them The Black Devils, not the Devils Brigade. That was Hollywood. Probably because Black Devils sounded racist. http://www.firstspecialserviceforce.net/history.html

Don't care. Go Falcons!

Maybe it'll be full of frozen dinosaurs!

Kepi???? If the bring back the garrison cap it should be the WWII type. Ithad character. The stiff green 1957model was hideous.

Snow out the wazoo here today. Plowed 3 times. Looks like it's slacking off finally.

Apparently SOP for the Ceremonial Guard in DC https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_090108-N-7948R-006_ailors_assigned_to_the_U.S._Navy_Ceremonial_Guard_headquarters_help_each_other_prepare_for_a_uniform_inspection.jpg

You mean swords?

I think Mattis got their attention.

As far as the bowlegged stance, I don't believe they would assign a man with a prosthesis to stand for that long a shift. Could just be he's a cowboy. Regardless of the minor deficiencies I noted during my armchair inspection, my hat's off to those young Marines.

The army troops use M14s the Marine and Navy units use M1s

The 1911 is a pistol for someone who will learn all about it, train with it and become very proficient in understanding it's design and idiosyncrasies; special operations troops for example. There are better pistols for general military use. The Sig is a good choice. I do hope they go with 45acp but that may be pie in the sky.

Watching the festivities, I saw a female Navy Lt. directing VIPs to their places. Then I saw another female Lt. in another group. Both are wearing dress blues but the first had on the traditional female cap and the other had on the male cap. ....? I was confused, but I found this. Changes are taking place in the most tradition bound arm of the services. https://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2015/10/09/sweeping-uniform-changes-emphasize-gender-neutrality/73602238/

I trainded a lot of female officers on the Glock 21. They handled it as well as the guys overall. Not sure about the Sig.I suspect they will stick with the 9mm unless the CinC steps in.

The one on the right looks like a rock. On the left, not so much. I'm not sure what position that's called when they have their hands clasped in front of them. I don't recall it in the Drill and Ceremonies manual, but they are not together. Marine on the right has his feet at the rest position, shoulder width apart. The guy on the left has his feet at attention. Right hand Marine's cap is squared away better. ? I suspect if their 1st Sgt is watching, he is steaming! 😏

Jimy Buffet. He knows a lot about sailing.

No , he was lanced not bayonetted.