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November 20, 2008
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 Friday when the Secretary of Defense
promoted Ann Dunwoody to 4-star general.
“Brass Ceiling” Just Shattered
9> The Blue Angels now face tough competition from the Pink
Ladies.
8> OUT: Maneuvers. IN: Personeuvers.
7> Finally serving some *real* food in the Mess Hall: Quiche!
6> New standard issue is the case-hardened, battle-ready,
waterproof, P-94 lipstick container.
5> Duffel bags by Gucci.
4> Every fourth Saturday at the Officers’ Club is Chippendales
Night.
3> Manolo Blahnik now manufactures mil spec boots.
2> There’s a big consignment of shower curtains on the way.
Selected from 37 submissions from 10 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Kevin Dopart, Washington, DC — 1, 3 (8th #1! Bravo Zulu!)
John O’Byrne, Dublin, Ireland — 2, 5, 8 (3-day pass!)
Mark Weiss, Austin, TX — 4
Andrew Hoenig, Rockville, MD — 6, 9
Douglas Frank, Crosby, TX — 7
Kim Walker-Daniels, Sun Prairie, WI — Topic
Marty McCullen, Gettysburg, PA — Banner tag
Kilroy, Washington, DC — Staff Duty Officer (SDO)