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Dec 18

Last American Soldiers Leave Iraq

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Everyday Hero, History, War

(Guest post by LC Draco)

It is with mixed feelings that I hear this story. Having spent my time in the combat zone (as has Mr. Aggie), this move is bittersweet. First, it means our boys and girls in uniform will not be maimed or killed in Iraq. Second, it also means there is a vacuum, sure to be filled by Shiite’s with leanings toward Iran. (When I was in Iraq several years ago, there were certain groups that did not want us to leave…ever.)

Courtesy of Reuters

And let us not forget the Kurds up north who want their own country. Why is that important…think Turkey, and I am not talking about the Thanksgiving bird! Turkey has already been running raids into northern Iraq, and the Kurds are some of the most bad ass fighters I have ever served with in combat. The Arabs…not so much.

Bottom line…the next 6-12 months will be very interesting!
Nov 11

Happy Veterans Day!

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Friday, November 11, 2011 in Everyday Hero, History, holiday

To all who have served, and to those who still serve.

We here at H&B give you thanks for your service and all the sacrifices you made along the way. Please feel free to share any stories about your time in the service in the comments, past or present.

And hoist a beer in your honor :)

Nov 10

From the Halls of Monteczuma

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in Everyday Hero, History, holiday

To the shores of Tripoli!!!

You look wonderful for being 236 years old.

HOOAH!!!

Oct 19

A Very Special 1000th Post

Posted by ArmedGeek on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in Extra Hookers

That’s right, this is the 1000th post here at Hookers & Booze. I’d like to thank all of you for making this site what it is today.

Update [ArmedGeek]: Booze. Mope’s right, there should be some Booze here as well. While I don’t have anything new to post on that front, I will post what I’m drinking right now. Sailor Jerry.

Sep 11

Remembering

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Sunday, September 11, 2011 in History, holiday, Political Correctness, terrorism

Last Friday, I overheard a woman speaking to her friend how she just didn’t understand why we don’t move on and not think about 9/11/01 any more. To her, it was just so long ago, and we should just put it behind us. I admit, I was very angry. Forgetting is the first step in repeating, after all. But 9/11 was not “long ago”. Not when you have a gaping hole still seeping in the middle of New York City, one that wounds the Nation’s soul. A gaping hole that keeps being salted by the likes of political correctness. I ask you, how can you forget about this:

Courtesy of XbradTC

Remembering gives us hope. Remembering gives us a goal. Remembering honors those who were killed, and those who died to protect us.

Forgetting lets the terrorists win.

Crossposted in part at Sithy Things.

Sep 10

United

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in Everyday Hero, History, Sports

Just 11 days after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, Aggieland put on a remarkable display of American pride with what is now famously referred to as the “Red, White, and Blue Out.”

If I recall, one Aggie got the idea to do a take on the traditional “Maroon Out”, where Aggies wear either a white T-shirt or a maroon one, depending on which deck they sit. He got friends together, and got in touch with a T-shirt company to see if they could get Aggies to raise money for the NYC firefighter and police funds by selling either red, white or blue shirts depending on the game ticket seat. The company was sold out within two days, and the Aggies organizing it had to scramble for more.

And then Oklahoma State fans called, wanting to participate.

And what was supposed to be a football game became something bigger. It was no longer about A&M or Oklahoma State. It was about our love for our country, and how we would Beat The Hell Outta Terrorism™. This game raised $180,000 for the funds, and sales of photographs of the game raised an additional $30,000.

Beat The Hell Outta Terrorism™!!!! WHOOP!!!!

Crossposted at Uncivil Peasants.

May 29

In Remembrance

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in History, holiday, Military, War

In honor of those who have died protecting our liberties.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

For the brave men and women who died while in service to this great country.

Cross-posted at Sithy Things.

May 4

A Little Late

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in AssHatery, Extra Hookers, Social

But better than never. Our friend WAMK had a birthday today!!!

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

So, just for WAMK:

So, make sure you go over and give him some love ;)

May 3

Maple Red

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Extra Hookers, Politics

Amid all the ZOMG!!! news in the last two days, the rest of the world kept turning. Some parts of the world were rabid with hate, others with joy. And one part was holding national elections:

Canada’s Conservatives score massive election win

That’s not a typo, y’all. The Conservatives had been needing 155 seats to rule with a majority. They got 167 seats. But the bestest part of all??

The victory, a relief for Canadian financial markets, left support for the separatist Bloc Quebecois in tatters and the party’s leader without a seat. Bloc Quebecois advocates independence for the province of Quebec.

The Liberals, who have ruled Canada for more years than any other party, were reduced to a dismal third place showing with their worst ever seat haul.

(Insert rabid laughter here.) As Sentry said, you still have to keep an eye on them, since they are politicians, after all. But seeing Canada, our friend to the North, move towards a more business- and tax-friendly platform is as awesome as a hat trick or bacon. Or a hat trick with bacon. And yes, even though the Conservatives up there are more left-leaning than the ones down here, it’s still a step in the right direction. So, without further ado, I give you a tribute:

Congratulations, Canada!! And please, don’t fuck it up ;)

Apr 25

Observation Point Restrepo

Posted by LC Aggie Sith on Monday, April 25, 2011 in Everyday Hero, History, terrorism, War

(Guest post by LC Draco)

The unit -- 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (ABN), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team

For those of you unaware of the name and the story, it is an outpost named after one of the first soldiers killed at that outpost in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan (The Korengal Valley was regarded as “the deadliest place on Earth”). The story is about the soldiers who went in and set up an outpost in the middle of the night and how they fought to keep it!

If you have not seen the movie…GET IT, WATCH IT, then WATCH IT AGAIN!! It is an emotional, fierce and in-your-face documentary. It received the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. (One of the directors, Tim Hetherington, was the photojournalist killed in Libya on 20 April, 2011).

But now…to the trailer at the official web site. It is a peek into one OP of many and what some of our soldiers go through every day.

R.I.P. PFC Restrepo and your brothers that died there with you. You and your brethren display the TRUE American soldier!!

LC Draco

UPDATE:

Restrepo, A Year In Afghanistan is going to be shown on National Geographic channel Monday 25 April at 9pm, Eastern.