Tag: Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford

Military August 29, 2018

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By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: McCain’s Life Should Serve as Example for Today’s Service Members, Mattis Says

By Joan Cook: Why McCain and All POWs Deserve Our Profound Respect and Gratitude
As a trauma psychologist who has spent the past 20 years working with combat veterans and former prisoners of war, I implore my fellow Americans to say our goodbyes to this American hero in a very different way. As Senator McCain, a man who was held prisoner of war for five-and-a-half years in Vietnam, lost his battle to brain cancer, let us take this opportunity to open our hearts and minds to the men and women who serve in uniform, particularly the diminishing number of former POWs.

By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Dunford: U.S. Forces Busy Implementing Defense Strategy Worldwide

Department Of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Mattis and General Dunford in the Pentagon Briefing Room Secretary Of Defense James N. Mattis; Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford

By Oriana Pawlyk: Mattis Pours Cold Water on Afghan War Privatization Proposal

By Jeff Schogol: Mattis Shuts Down The Idea Of Privatizing The War In Afghanistan

By Gina Harkins: Navy Names Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith as New Top Enlisted Leader

By Capt. John Byron, U.S. Navy (Ret.): What’s Eating America’s Surface Navy? 11 Problems That Need Fixing Immediately

By Hope Hedge Seck: Maintenance Mistakes May Have Caused 2017 Navy Helicopter Crash off Guam

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura Beckley 436th Airlift Wing: Reserve Airmen Help Support Fallen Troops

y Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, U.S. Army (Ret.): The Pentagon Wants To Pull Special Operations Forces Out Of Africa. That’s A Huge Mistake

By Janet Mcconnaughey: Last Reunion for Famed US WWII Unit, ‘Merrill’s Marauders’

By Gina Harkins: New Marine Corps Order Officially Bans Revenge Porn, Race Supremacism

By Army Maj. Gregory McElwain, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Face of Defense: Soldier Connects With Vietnam Vet Father Through Shared Service

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, Senator John McCain, Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc U.S. Army (Ret.), Capt. John Byron U.S. Navy (Ret.), US WWII Unit 'Merrill's Marauders', Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Russell Smith

Military April 15, 2018

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By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: U.S., Allies Strike Syrian Targets in Response to Regime’s Chemical Attacks

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford; Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White: Briefing by Secretary Mattis on U.S. Strikes in Syria

By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis, Dunford Detail Attacks on Syrian Chemical Arsenal

Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White; Joint Staff Director Lieutenant General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.: Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White and Joint Staff Director Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. in the Pentagon Briefing Room

Pentagon chief spokesperson Dana W. White, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, Joint Staff Director Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.

Anchorage Assembly lukewarm on proposal to sanction camps for homeless population this summer June 3, 2023
Felix Rivera, the Assembly’s lead on homelessness issues, expects a close vote on a scaled back version of the proposal.
Jeremy Hsieh, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 2, 2023 June 3, 2023
The governor wants to ramp up development of fossil fuels and renewable energy, even if that's a contradiction for some. Plus, Girdwood's only childcare facility is running out of space.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Anchorage Assembly lukewarm on proposal to sanction camps for homeless population this summer June 3, 2023
Felix Rivera, the Assembly’s lead on homelessness issues, expects a close vote on a scaled back version of the proposal.
Jeremy Hsieh, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 2, 2023 June 3, 2023
The governor wants to ramp up development of fossil fuels and renewable energy, even if that's a contradiction for some. Plus, Girdwood's only childcare facility is running out of space.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
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2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
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Smorgasbord Book Promotions – Meet the Authors 2023 -#Memoir #Teaching Pete Springer, #Butterflies Bette A. Stevens, #Flyingboats #WWII Jemima Pett June 2, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 series of meet the authors. This series offers me the opportunity to not just share my personal recommendation for the author, but to also check for new books I might have missed, changes to biographies and … Continue reading →
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 446 May 31, 2023
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...
David Greenlees
Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 445 May 24, 2023
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...
David Greenlees

Minnesota Munchkins, c. 1895 March 23, 2023
This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]
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Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
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5th Avenue North and 20th Street June 2, 2023
In reply to Southern & Athletic: 1906: This is the northwest corner of 5th Avenue north and 20th Street. There's not much in the photograph that remains today. More about the Southern Club here: https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Southern_Club
Irving2Smokes
20th St N & 5th Ave N, SW corner June 2, 2023
In reply to Southern & Athletic: 1906: The Birmingham Athletic Club was located at 502 20th Street North. It and the Southern Club have been replaced by the Regions Center, completed in 1972.
Doug Floor Plan

Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023
I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]
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Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]
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The best movies to stream on Disney Plus right now June 3, 2023
Of all the streaming services, Disney+ has the most desirable IP sitting around waiting to be exploited (meaning content already bought and paid for), like the Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel franchises, and now the Indiana Jones series. Starting in June, Disney+ is adding all four Indy adventures onto the service to whet…Read more...
The A.V. Club
The 5 best Easter eggs from Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse June 3, 2023
As the sequel to the greatest Spider-Man movie of all time—and it’s not just us saying that now, Tom Holland officially agrees—this week’s Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has a lot to live up to. But while we can all spend the next four years arguing over whether the new movie’s more expansive take on Miles…Read […]
William Hughes
Elliot Page recounts the time a famous acquaintance told him being gay "doesn't exist" June 3, 2023
Elliot Page’s new memoir, Pageboy, comes out next week—which means that excerpts from the non-fiction book are already starting to spread online. The book details Page’s life in the entertainment industry, starting from when he was a child star, up through coming out as gay in 2014 and as trans in 2020. As revealed by…Read […]
William Hughes
Matthew Broderick says John Hughes wasn't the chillest dude June 3, 2023
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Peter Scobel

Breakfast Tacos June 3, 2023
An absolute crowd favorite! Served in warm tortillas with crispy bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs and your favorite toppings! Oh-so-crisp bacon strips, golden brown potatoes, and perfectly cheesy scrambled eggs all tucked in a warm tortilla. It’s simply perfect for breakfast (and lunch and dinner) as it comes together pretty quickly, using one skillet for everything. […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles May 20, 2023
Super crispy fried chicken, drizzled with a warm honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles! There’s a few steps involved in this, but my goodness is it a labor of love (of 45 minutes of course). And the end result is so worth it. With the crispiest chicken (breasts or thighs can be used here) […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

‘John Wick 5’ is happening. How? June 3, 2023
Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen in 'John Wick: Chapter 4.' (Photo by Murray Close/Moviepix/Getty Images).Where can Keanu Reeves' hitman go from here? The post ‘John Wick 5’ is happening. How? appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Nicholas Slayton
A Gold Star mom suggested Fort Liberty as the new name for Fort Bragg June 2, 2023
A new sign awaited soldiers and staff arriving for work at Fort LIberty's main All American gate in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The post was renamed from Fort Bragg June 2. Photo by Matt White.“Liberty is the cause he was fighting for," said Patti Elliott, whose son Lucas was killed in Basra in 2011. The post […]
Matt White

Now in Idaho, boondocking with Martha June 1, 2023
Yesterday, Martha flew into Spokane's airport and we drove to the Albeni Falls COE (Corps of Engineers) Campground about an hour away. We did stop in Spokane to stock up on Martha-level provisions and booze.We were joined there by the Z's after they'd done their errands within Spokane.Nice little campsite with 14 spots, some of […]
redlegsrides
Memorial Day Boondocking May 30, 2023
Monday, May 29Memorial Day, which took shape after the American Civil War is considered a day to honor those who were killed in or as a result of participating in battle.Almost 32 years ago, I was part of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm....I count myself fortunate that my comrades in arms and I got through it with […]
redlegsrides

Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
Barry Eisler
Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
Ashley
Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]
Ashley

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
CloudyinAK

Clickbait May 31, 2023
It’s not just for journalists anymore Researchers examining the thousands of pandemic studies of SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 and related fallout have concluded some scientists might have become as fixated as journalists on attracting […]
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Economic consequences May 28, 2023
Russian fish replacing Alaska’s in China (This story was updated on May 29, 2023 to reflect that Russia plans to make the ice-choked Northern Sea Route a year-round shipping corridor starting […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
cinthiaritchie
Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
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Sitka Nature Show #288 – Bird Songs May 7, 2023
Download Radio Show The May 7th show featured recordings of many common Sitka bird songs, and pointers for learning to recognize which species is singing them. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up for that purpose. The […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #287 – Laura Kaltenstein April 23, 2023
Download Radio Show The April 23rd show featured a conversation with Laura Kaltenstein. We spoke about which birds nest where in the Sitka and shared stories of nests we’ve found over the years. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page […]
matt goff

SANDRA'S EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022
So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]
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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022
It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]
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