NOTE FROM RANDY:

This has been a historic year for women in the U.S. government: One was nearly being the Democratic party’s nominee for President, another was the GOP’s nominee for Vice-President. Close but no cigar for both. On the other hand, in the military, a woman did finally make it to the highest rank for the first time last [...]

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Monday was the 233rd anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. At Birthday Balls everywhere, cakes were cut, “Semper Fi” was shouted, and films were watched. Here are the most popular ones.

The Top 10 Films at the Marine Birthday Ball

10> Me, Myself & Gyrene

9> An American [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

Next week is Veterans Day. Enjoy the time time off from work and school, but do something to honor those guys and gals. If you need an idea, just see below.

The Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day

10> Hold an all-volunteer draft dodge ball tournament.

9> Free condoms [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

Our servicemembers do have free health care, but it’s a bit like socialized medicine. They always start out with the time-honored tradition of Sick Call, no matter what the illness or injury.

The Top 10 Sick Call Complaints

10> Gomer Piles

9> Must Have Been Something Your Section Ate

8> Head Head Ache [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

Air Force Cyber Command (AFCYBER) was announced in 2006 as a new Major Command, became provisional and was postponed in 2007, and was aborted just a couple of weeks ago in 2008. Instead, the cyber mission is being transferred to a Numbered Air Force (a lower level command). It was all a bit of [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

Monday was the 233rd anniversary of the founding of the Continental Navy, which then became the U.S. Navy. Their birthday bash is a little different on every ship and in every port. On shore at the TopFive beach, we like to lay out a blanket and watch a movie.

The Top 10 Films at [...]

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Happy birthday to the U.S. Air Force, which turns 61 today. Now get off its lawn!

The Top 10 Films at the Air Force Birthday Celebration

10> A Christmas Sortie

9> Into the Wild (Blue Yonder)

8> Fighter Pilot Club

7> The Lord of the Wings: The Fellowship of the Wing

6> One Flew Over [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

The new Air Force KC-X tanker has been the subject of more controversy than Britney Spears. Yesterday, the Secretary of Defense just flat-out canceled the program, saying the next administration would be better off starting over. And just when we came up with some names for the “Name that Tanker” contest!

The Top [...]

NOTE FROM RANDY:

Just last month, the country of Georgia fought against separatist rebels in its regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, who were assisted by invading troops from the Russian Federation. Fortunately, it looks like a cease-fire is holding, although Russian annexation could cause another flare-up. But there was [...]

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Suffering from Olympics withdrawal? We’ve got just the fix for you.

The Top 10 Events in the Olympic War Games

10> Geneva Convention Toss

9> Target Shooting with live moving targets; last man standing wins the gold (and only) medal

8> Luge Cannon

7> Speed Surrendering [...]