Tag Archives: Iraq

Remembering the Battle of Medina Ridge

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Lawrence Person

We’ve already talked about the Battle of 73 Easting, so let’s talk about the battle that followed close on it’s heels, the Battle of Medina Ridge, the 32nd anniversary of which just passed, and which some regard as the largest … Continue reading →

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Colin Powell, RIP

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Colin Powell, Secretary of State for George W. Bush, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for George H. W. Bush, has died at age 84. Powell, a consummate Washington insider, was fairly effective in both roles. As … Continue reading →

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The 30th Anniversary of 73 Easting

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Lawrence Person

(Note: This is partially recycled from a previous post in honor of the 30th anniversary of the battle, but the video is new.) Thirty years ago, on February 26, 1991, units of the American Second Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged the … Continue reading →

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The Trump White House’s List Of Trump’s Accomplishments

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Lawrence Person

I wanted to compile a list of the Trump Administration’s pluses and minuses (and, indeed, still might). One source I was going to draw from was the WhiteHouse.gov list of Trump Accomplishments. However, the Biden Administration took that down. As … Continue reading →

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Two Heroes

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Today’s theme: Two men succeeding in what they were trained to do in vastly different arenas through dint of training, perseverance and will. First, President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major Thomas Payne, who helped rescue … Continue reading →

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The Chieftain Talks About His Time In An M1 Abrams

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

More tanks? More tanks! This time Moran climbs around an M1A1 Abrams tank and talks about his time serving inside one during (I’m assuming) Desert Storm [evidently the Iraq War]. Highlights include how an Iraqi bullet missed his head by … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for March 13, 2020

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Happy Friday the 13th! This is the world we’re living in now: President Donald Trump imposes 30 day ban on travel from Europe, based on Coronavrus fears. Doesn’t include the UK. Prescient Trump: From the outset of Donald Trump’s entry … Continue reading →

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The Battle of 73 Easting

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Twenty nine years ago today, on February 26, 1991, units of the American Second Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged the armor of the Iraqi Republican Guard Tawakalna Division in the Battle of 73 Easting. The furious action lasted twenty-three minutes. The … Continue reading →

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Democratic Presidential Clown Car Update for January 20, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Booker drops Out, Warren and Sanders feud, Steyer money-bombs his way to contention, Bennet idles at 500 milliMondales, and Patrick hits a new high of 1%. Plus a gratuitous shot at Franklin Pierce. It’s your Democratic Presidential clown car update! … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 17, 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Trade deals and Iran dominate today’s LinkSwarm: President Donald Trump gets his trade deal with China. Also, the senate just passed the USMCA trade agreement. Iran is closer to regime collapse than ever before, says one of Obama’s National Security … Continue reading →

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