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Honor the warriors that came before you:
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I am late for this birthday, no excuses. Respect to a excellent military branch, who are always on the front lines for our country.
Join us in wishing the Coast Guard Happy 232 Birthday! The Coast Guard was formed on August 4, 1790. Here are some interesting facts:
-The Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in U.S. ports and waterways
-Since 2003, the Coast Guard has been operating as part of the Department of Homeland Security
-Over 56,000 members of the Coast Guard operate a fleet of 243 cutters, 201 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and over 1,600 boats
-241,093 Coast Guard members served during WWII
-Members of the Coast Guard have served in 17 wars and conflicts throughout U.S. History
-It is extremely hard to become a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, as more than half of the people who try out fail
-On an average day, the Coast Guard conducts 45 search and rescue cases and saves 10 lives
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In war there is no second prize for the runner-up.
General Omar Bradley
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Often overlooked and sometimes scorned for awarding for political reasons, it is one of our Nation’s best:
The origins of the Purple Heart Medal trace back to August 1782 (240 years ago) when General George Washington issued the Badge of Military Merit. This medal was bestowed whenever any singular meritorious action was performed. In 1932, the award was reintroduced as the Purple Heart Medal to commemorate bravery and wounded soldiers. Today, the Purple Heart is awarded for a wide variety of injuries; this includes combat injuries and deaths, those wounded in acts of terrorism and other reasonings.
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Preparing to defend yourself or your family requires constant training, both mentally and physically. Learn to incorporate this thinking:
If you don’t prepare physically, you won’t be ready. If you don’t mentally, you won’t be ready. Every run, every workout, I think about competition day and know the suck it will entail… the feeling of wanting to stop when you know there’s no time to. I mentally envision the moment, push past it and next time, push harder. That way on game day, I’ll be ready.
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If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn’t plan your mission properly.
David Hackworth
Or scolded that it is paranoid and/or cowardly to have a gun.
Maybe I missed it, but, I have not seen you around in a while, good to see you back and hope everything is going well.
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As a nation, I think we have lost this.
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Last month , I was able to meet and talk to a veteran from the D-Day invasion. An honor. I thought of him when I saw this:
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PROBABLY NOT SAFE FOR WORK :
As the instructor points out, never lose focus and always remember that vehicles are weapons.
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The biggest self-defense myth is that if you have a gun and carry it, you’re prepared.
You’re not. Self-defense is so much more than carrying a gun. Situational awareness, verbal judo/de-escalation skills, hand to hand skills, and even knowing when to run away are all parts of it. There’s also medical, route planning, and so much more. But because we’re gun people, we tend to focus on the tool. We should also focus on the soft skills that will do far more for you.
Your preparedness doesn’t stop when you stick a gun in your pants. It doesn’t stop when you walk off the range. The truth is, it never stops. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy life. What it does mean is that it might be time to make an honest assessment of your skills. Are you really prepared? Or do you just have a gun?
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Thanks - Nice of you to say.
Actually just coming off of first time of Covid. I am thankful that I had a bit of fever but lots of lethargy, but very little else.
Wife says it was probably the 100 hour work weeks for the last 5 months. Joined a small manufacturer that was so backward, I had to sign into a remote access program just to check my email on a desktop in PA. lol man oh man.
How about you? Getting any outdoors trips lined up for fall or winter?
Very glad you got through COVID with no long term effects. It has claimed the lives of two agents I worked with. Nothing special planned, just my feral hog hunts in November and December. Take care.
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“The gun was in his waistband not holstered and loaded. The gun slipped down his leg, he attempted to grab it, and was somehow manipulating the weapon and discharged the firearm,” said Sgt. Akeem Turnbull with Lovejoy Police.
Never , ever, carry a handgun without a holster, fanny pack, chest carrier, etc. When I was working the street, this was a common occurrence. If you carry any type of striker fired handgun, that “safety equipped trigger” must be covered. Simply sticking a “striker” into your waistband or pocket is an accident waiting to happen, just as this article points out. If you are going to buy and carry a handgun, then don’t be a cheap shit and not buy a quality holster. A phrase I used to quote in training, if you carry a gun, you are carrying your own death with you. Secure that weapon.
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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. – Albert Einstein
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The biggest problem I have with conducting in-service training is agents who believe they are better than they actually are. I know we all think that way in some form, but, that is why we train with more experienced instructors. Imagine if a black belt only trained with beginners? Would that black belt ever advance their skills? Same with shooting or any martial art. Don’t become a legend in your own mind.
