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A tribute to WWII veterans

Bacon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:23 +0000

This video was sent to me by Mason Jarre. He wrote the words, wrote the music, and compiled the video in this heartfelt tribute.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Project Valour-IT video

Bacon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:02:21 +0000

Military bloggers are in the midst of a friendly competition to help raise funds for Project Valour-IT, sponsored by the Soldiers’ Angels. They have been invited to create videos to help the cause. This one is from Steeljaw Scribe, a retired Navy Captain (a Hawkeye man). Click on the image.

And speaking of Polka music…

Bacon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:59:38 +0000

You have to give this guy credit for effort. And you thought getting geared up for GQ was tough. Imagine how long it takes this guy to get dressed in the morning. (Click on the image from Museum of Interesting Things)

CENTCOM videos

Bacon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:59:38 +0000

If you have some time on your hands, check out CENTCOM’s multimedia page (click on the CENTCOM logo). It contains real footage of our troops in action, as well as many other related videos. Here is an example of the type of thing you’ll see.

You can also view speeches by the President, General Petraeus, and others.

Building the International Space Station

Bacon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:00:32 +0000

Brad, a Navy vet, sent this to me. Click on the picture and watch the Space Station take shape.

The real boogie man

Bacon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:02 +0000

My mom sent this to me. If you can sit through it without moving or tapping your toes, you either have no soul…or you’re already dead. (Don’t stop watching … stick around for the whole thing.)

Click here to view the embedded video.

USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) and some cartoonists

Bacon — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:57:04 +0000

On August 20th, eight cartoonists visited the mighty USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) as she returned to port after an exhaustive two week at sea period. The Captain and crew were fantastic hosts, and we hope we put a few smiles on some faces in return. Here is a great video put together by Jeff Keane, President of the National Cartoonists Society – he draws Family Circus.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Stupid Rules

Bacon — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:09:55 +0000

As you may know, Military Times Media Group recently asked the troops what they considered the stupidest rules in the military. As you might imagine, they got an earful. So we thought it would be fun to put a few of those responses into an animated cartoon, and here it is!

Hurricane Bill

Bacon — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:59:24 +0000

Check out this fascinating imagery of Hurricane Bill (sent to me by Andy, a Navy vet). Click here.

Jump Master Dancing

Bacon — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:01:10 +0000

I don’t know a thing about parachuting, but this fellow acts it all out for you…to music!

Click here to view the embedded video.