Was going to go by train, but the logistics were proving to be difficult. So I booked my flight today and reserved my hotel room. Ah, it feels good ...

Very good. Jim and John and the gang are a bunch of A-1 vets. I'm sure they'd love to have yet another vet attend.

Thanks Jiggs. Sounds like a GREAT read!!!

I'll drink to that, and John's favorite drink too, Jameson Irish Whiskey. Here's to the Fallons!

My friend, Michael Broadhead, head historian at the Office of History, Army Corps of Engineers, sent me this vignette on Mel Brooks. I think you will...

Gee, isn't it funny how something strikes you?! I never thought about the dogs left at home. It just didn't come to me. Can you imagine all the MAS...

Here's a good pic. Gene Fiducia, 631st Engineer and their mascot, Snafu. Great name huh? Gene went back to Europe about ten years ago and sat in...