Another Reason to Love the British Army
I totally want to defect to the British Army and become the chaplain of the 101st Logistic Brigade. OK, that may not sound as sexy as the Brigade of Guards […]
Military Picture of the Day
Not really sure what needs to be said about this picture, other than “It’s good to be King” and “Don’t try this when you’re the reviewing officer”. MP+
The Scottish Military Field Hospital
From a friend, and too good not to post. The Scottish Military Field Hospital This is a particularly literary joke. Some will absolutely love it, and pretty much everyone else […]
Military Picture of the Day
My brother the mad colonel and I were both delighted by this image of the day from the United Kingdom Department of Defence website: Here’s the DOD writeup (more info […]
Military Picture of the Day
This image of the day from today’s United Kingdom Ministry of Defence blog is too good to pass up. The official caption mentions that even the Life Guards Squadron of […]
As the Christmas Mess Dinner season approaches
For military and civilian folks alike who are approaching the Christmas dinner season, this one is just too funny. I wish I could take credit for it.
Toying With History
Toy soldier enthusiasts and Canadian chauvinists will enjoy this statue, currently on display in Toronto, as a reminder of the War of 1812. It depicts a British soldier from the […]
Caption Contest
This picture courtesy of my brother Al (you have to click on the picture to see the whole thing: Captions courtesy of military friends in London from 4RCR: “For this […]
Civil War Reeneactors To Reinforce Troops In Iraq
Thanks to my friend Raivo for sending me this link from the Onion.com. I’m allowed to laugh because I’ve been (and still am, I guess) a civil war reenactor, which […]
British Army Rules for Dealing With IEDs
AMENDMENT#93489321 (4TH EDITION) TO UK FORCES ( IRAQ ) SOPs: ACTIONS ON: IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE(IED) 1.Household Cavalry. Regard IED with haughty disdain and rustle Daily Telegraph angrily. Maintain presence of […]