Utah Bob #35998

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.

Uf course zere iss a difference betveen Our sense und German sense.

Hoverscout badge!

The Germans alvays make sense. Ja?

Need it. http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/nerdcore/us-army-just-tested-a-hoverbike-prototype/vi-AAm0clu

The Z in theGerman alphabet is pronounced TS

US Marine Band. The President's Own https://www.facebook.com/marineband/

Agree. Also a jazz fan. But this was not the place.

At least there will probably be fewer people shot in the parking lot tha Oakland.

But will what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas?

29-13 Falcons

I still blame Seattle for it.

26-10 Falcons so far.

He apparently wanted it to be all about him with the overly long note. Well, it is Seattle.