Recent content by Zipper046

we ain't ready for EV's yet.... https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/electric-vehicle-fires-iowa-nevada-fire-department/524-d1494ac4-38fe-4ebc-978e-305dc5175746 These things burn HOT and LONG, and we aren't ready for them.....there was an EV bus in France that caught fire and...

You go girl!!!

Interesting observations about the COVID angle....can see the "burn out" aspect. But I think it's a a host of larger issues.... My Son just finished his 2nd year of Med School (he wants to be a Vascular Surgeon). Talking to him and hearing some of his insights are...interesting, and...

I used mine for target practice....AS THE TARGET! alot of fun hitting them broadside....even more facing them towards you to see if you can hit them (like cutting a playing card in half).....LOL. Although next time....probably try the Ed Brown trade-in program....LOL.

Eh...Millenials will just look up "how to use a ladder" on YouTube.....LOL...

that was really cool....and now I see why S&B is quality ammo! LOL...one of my favorite .45 and 9mm manufacturers..

LOL...no Big Army here....Navy all the way!! Was Navy Intel...."spooky squirrel" type in the SOC world. Heck, I know Army straight-legs that have more Sea time than me! BUT, I was honored to work with some top Tier talented operators from our various branches here (DevGru, 1stSFOD, 160th...

it was that kind of morning.....

Thanks! You too.....I HAD a Microtech OTF....fantastic knife...alas, it's somewhere on a mountain trail in the Grand Tetons (fell off my pack at some point during an ascent....)

Thank you Sir....as many have felt...it was my duty and pleasure.

Hah....was at BIAP around March '03.....always heart warming coming across folks who chewed similar ground. I'm assuming you were AF? Those HERCS were always a "Treat" to ride, LOL....especially in/out of BIAP when there were MANPAD threats.....interesting take-off's and landings, LOL.....

Always carry a knife (or two) when on duty or off duty. When to use? For me, if I'm ever for some reason on my back (in which case I already screwed up), and can't access my weapon or taser....the knife comes out. If I'm in a situation where there are too many innocents around (and I'm not...

I think it means he needs to buy some Colt's! LOL... Don't have any in the stable at this point. HAD a sweet Commander Lightweight that I had Nighthawk Custom bobtail, refinish, Carry Cuts at front of the slide, and "tweak" a bit....foolishly traded it away for a DW CCO....LOVE my CCO, but...

Thanks for your service Jerry! I missed the first go around....but got in on the 2nd one....ended up doing 2 one year tours back-to-back (2001 - 2002, 2003 - 2004)....saw my fair share of the Middle East and some other nasty, hot places.... Love the pic! One of the assignments I was on (OGA)...