Jan 212013
 

Also known as “Jake,” Mr. McNiece led a group of men that Hollywood acknowledged with embellishment when none was needed. From NewsOK, here are some excerpts from today’s article: McNiece, a retired Ponca City postal worker, commanded a group of rough men nicknamed “The Filthy 13,” who served as the inspiration for the 1967 movie [...]

Apr 022012
 

In all good humor, there is almost always a bit of truth. And in this joke, there’s a lot more than a little truth — as I hold the title of Marine (and Soldier, and Airman, and Sailor) in much, much higher regard than I do that of “President.” Or of any other title or profession, for that matter.

Dec 292010
 

From the youtube description: During a December 10, 2010 appearance on Roe & Roeper’s Miracle on Indianapolis Blvd. Holiday Extravaganza broadcast, live from The Venue inside the Horseshoe Casino, which benefitted the USO, GEICO’s R. Lee Ermey appearing on behalf of Toys 4 Tots took an opportunity to unload on President Obama, claiming his administration [...]

Nov 042010
 

One of the retired Marines that I work with, a gentleman just a few years younger than the hero in the follow news account, sent this to me. And, just like the former-Marine in this story, I’d want no part of tangling with my 66-year old Marine colleague — whom I sure is still more than capable of stomping a hole in men half his age: