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Today I set out to use the Gift My girlfriend bought me for our anniversary (its the table im working on) I wanted to take a picture with some flair and some wow and this is my attempt.
About the shoot
I had my tripod on top of a table ( i was scared for my camera)
Strobist
Alien bee at 1/32 power behind laptop boomed
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Members of Air Task Force - Iraq take part in a "tough mudder" style run at Camp Patrice Vincent, Kuwait during Operation IMPACT on April 3, 2015.
Photo: OP Impact, DND
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Des membres de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Irak participent à une course de type « tough mudder » au camp Patrice Vincent, au Koweït, au cours de l’opération IMPACT, le 3 avril 2015.
Photo : Opération Impact, MDN
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"Let's hold each others hands. Stop War!" designed and folded by me.
Model folded from 30cm white Terry tissue Foil glued onto blue Tissue Paper with MC.
For devirginification, Jesse is given the unique task of being assigned to simulate sex with an inflatable cow. As he put it later, "The best part was fucking the cow!" He really got into it.
BACKSTORY: We went to Rocky Horror Picture Show on graduation night again, and it was quite awesome, as usual.
Jesse.
inflatable cow.
movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show.
sexual comedy.
University Mall, theater, Fairfax, Virginia.
May 17, 2008.
Pic by Casey.
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Cadets begin their day by going through the good and bad of the MREs they will be having for lunch at Fort Knox, Ky. July 13, 2019. The Basic Camp Individual Task Test is used to check Cadets abilities with tasks that they will have to call upon in their futures as Army officers. | Photo by Jacob Hempen, CST Public Affairs Office
Rangers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducts live fire training during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 27 March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Mikki Sprenkle)
Multi-tasking between the basketball games. Wifi access - so I took a pic and uploaded it to #T365 during the warm-ups.
restoration required
Environmental approach to preserving Kew Court House
4 June 2010
Paint stripping from older buildings can be a hazardous task. The City of Boroondara has found an environmentally sustainable solution for the works at local heritage icon, the Kew Police Station and Court House.
Council used an organic based paint stripping alternative as part of the repairs to the rendering on the building facade. Over nearly three months, the damaged and unsound render was removed, the paint was stripped and the render was repainted.
Usually, paint is removed via high pressure water cleaning or sandblasting. This is a harsh method and involves combining extreme high amounts of pressure, water and sand and is highly toxic. It also creates high noise levels.
In this 'green' project, Council used a soy bean paint stripper. The process uses a paste-like substance, which is highly effective, non toxic and biodegradable, and applied by hand.
Initially, a bandage is applied (much like a leg waxing strip) over the top of paste. It is allowed to dry and then the bandage is stripped off. Noise was kept to a minimum by using the paint stripping alternative.
Scrapings and bandages are then bagged and sent to the tip as landfill, so it does not end up in our water supply. The waste and debris don’t run-off into drains, and the bags and bi-products are biodegradable.
Studley Ward Councillor Phillip Healey explained that soy bean paint removal is not greatly used in Melbourne or the local government sector.
"We know of special cases where it has been used, such as high profile projects like Sydney Harbour Bridge, but Boroondara is one of the first in Victoria to employ this natural plant-based paint-stripping treatment to a large-scale building," Cr Healey said.
"What this means is that no harmful substances were used and no injury was caused, soy paint removal also preserves, protects and restores the heritage integrity and decorative stone masonry features of the historic building.
"This is a terrific example of our commitment to 'enhancing the environment' which is one of our key directions in the 2010–15 Council Plan."
The restoration of the Kew Court House and Police Station is expected to be completed in the year ahead. Council purchased the heritage building in 2007 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.
The building required extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome, and the renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs. Heritage Victoria helped fund the cost of the roof repairs with a grant of $250,000, along with the Australian Government contributing $330,000 through its Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
Restoration Underway
Concept plans for a new performance and exhibition space at the Kew Court House and Police Station have been developed by the City of Boroondara.
Two years ago, Council Purchased the Kew Court House and Police Station from the State Government for $825,000 with the intention for it to be restored and used for the community.
The building requires extensive renovation including repair of the slate roof and ventilation dome. The renovation plans include a new foyer, bathrooms and kitchen to ensure the venue meets a broad range of community needs.
The restoration has been assisted with a Federal Government grant of $330,000 under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
In 2008, Council was also successful in obtaining a Heritage Victoria Grant of $250,000 towards the costs of the roof repairs. Having satisfied the necessary permit requirements, works are about to commence using slate of a similar quality to the original.
The City of Boroondara would like to thank all residents and businesses who have contributed to the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal which has raised $650,000.
Special thanks go to a private donor who donated $250,000 and the Kew Senior Citizens Club which contributed $50,000.
NEWS FLASH
14th March
“Council moves to provide certainty for the restoration of the courthouse”.
In a historic meeting last night 13th March 07 at Boroondara Council voted overwhelmingly to complete the purchase of the Kew Court House. The partnership continues between the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal and the Council to see this project through. The project now has the overwhelming support of Council.
“It is no longer about “if” it is about “when” the doors will re open” said Prof Peter McIntyre.
With the property secured the fundraising can now be completed without the encumbrances and we know the restoration will be undertaken as the funds become available from the appeal.
Work can commence as soon as significant fund raising is achieved.
“The community, philanthropists and corporations can now enter this project with certainty.
7th March
At the Council meeting on 5th March, following many hours of debate a motion was passed by 5 to 4 vote to purchase the Kew Court House
and Police Station outright.
As of 7th March Cr Dick Menting lodged a rescission notice.
This means that there was another Council meeting at 6pm, Tuesday 13th March at Council Chambers.
MEDIA RELEASE - Kew, 3rd December 2006
APPEAL LAUNCHED TO SAVE A NATIONAL TREASURE
On the morning of Saturday 18th. November 2006 the people of Kew were aroused by the triumphant sound of the Boroondara Brass which had assembled outside the former Kew Police Station.
After four long years of neglect, the precinct was being heralded back to life, and what a heartwarming sound it was for all those early shoppers who gathered to hear Cr. Phillip Healey introduce Patrons and supporters of the Save the Court House campaign.
Following the speeches, the "Thermometer" was unveiled and the Appeal was formally under way.
The various committees have worked very hard during these past weeks. The Kew Court House Arts Association Inc. has been formed under the leadership of Graeme McCoubrie. This organization brings all the amateur theatre groups in the City of Boroondara together with a view to providing them with a permanent performing space within the former Court House.
As well as intimate theatre, there will be provision for the staging of instrumental and choral performances before an audience of 40 to 50 people. The Police Station will compliment the function of the Court House by providing a venue for artist groups to exhibit their work, for the Historical Societies of Boroondara to meet, and for study groups to meet, for activities such as play and poetry readings.
It will be a Hub for the Arts in Kew.
Of course none of this can happen unless the money to pay for restoration of the buildings is raised, and we only have until March 2007 in which to do this.
The City of Boroondara, Kew Historical Society and the East Kew Community Bank are working together as a team to make this dream a reality, but WE NEED YOUR HELP.
This is a fantastic one-off opportunity, and it must not be wasted.
Donations to the Appeal can be made through the Kew East Kew Community Bank or any branch of the Bendigo Bank, or through the Kew Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 175 Kew Vic 3101. All donations over $2 are tax deductible through the Community Enterprise Foundation.
End Media Release
Kew Courthouse future looks bright
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The State Government has accepted an offer from the local government of Boroondara to purchase the former Kew Courthouse and Police Station, Minister for Finance John Lenders said today.
In a joint statement with the Mayor of Boroondara, Councillor Jack Wegman, Mr Lenders said he was pleased that agreement had been reached and the contract of sale document finalised.
“I welcome the Council making this step towards purchasing this property after recent negotiations,” Mr Lenders said.
“The settlement date for the purchase of the property is March 2007. The State government sold the property to Council at a reduced cost of $825,000 for community use. The full value of the buildings on the commercial marketplace was estimated to be about $2million,” he said.
Cr Wegman said the Contract of Sale provides that if the funds cannot be raised to restore the property for use as community buildings then they will be returned to the State government.
In relation to this additional funding to restore and modernise the buildings, Council and the community will work together over the next eight months, with the encouragement of the State government, Cr Wegman said.
Mr Lenders said both he and the Premier had advised the Council of fundraising opportunities to help the Council convert the property for its future use.
Cr Wegman noted that applications for funding from the Community Support Fund and for State government heritage grants were being processed.
“Council has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kew Historical Society outlining arrangements for the Kew Court House Restoration Appeal and Council is delighted with the level of support shown by the community and is confident of a bright future for these historic buildings.”
Mr Lenders said the Bracks Government is committed to securing the best outcome when buildings that have once served the community outlive their original purpose.
“There is a responsibility for Governments to practice good financial management and achieve the best possible price when an asset is longer used by the State,” he said.
“There is also a responsibility to consider the local community. The Government and City of Boroondara have worked hard to achieve a balance between these two interests.”
The building ceased to operate as a courthouse in 1971 and as a police station in 2002. Part of the building was also used as a post office and this section of the building was sold by the Commonwealth in 1992 to a private owner and is currently run as a licensed restaurant.
It is listed on the State's Heritage Register as a place of historical and architectural significance and is protected by the Victorian Heritage Act.
Created: 30 August 2006
Last Update: 10 January 2007
California Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1113th Transportation Company running through a training lane with Task Force Warrior (TFW) at Camp Roberts, Calif., March 6, 2013. The 1113th trained with TFW in preparation for their scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. (Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Ian M. Kummer/Released)
26.februārī vairāk nekā 50 karavīru no Latvijas, ASV un Kanādas trenējās veikt uzdevumu, kas trenē prasmes izdzīvot pēc ielūšanas ledū.
Uzdevumu vērot bija ieradušies arī aizsardzības ministrs Raimonds Vējonis un Nacionālo bruņoto spēku komandieris ģenerālleitnants Raimonds Graube.
No 21. līdz 27.februārim Ādažu poligonā norisinājās mācības „Ziema”, kurās karavīri veica uzdevumus, kas saistīti ar topogrāfiju un orientēšanos apvidū, ekipējuma un ieroču apkopi, kā arī medicīniskās palīdzības sniegšanu ziemas apstākļos un kaujas šaušanu.
Mācībās piedalījās Latvijas bruņoto spēku karavīri, ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka karavīri, kas operācijas „Atlantic Resolve” uzturas Latvijā, kā arī Kanādas bruņoto spēku karavīri.
Pēc mācību „Ziema” uzdevuma apmeklējuma aizsardzības ministrs Raimonds Vējonis un Nacionālo bruņoto spēku komandieris ģenerālleitnants Raimonds Graube apmeklēja ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka „Hammer 6” paraugdemonstrāciju ar „Stryker” bruņumašīnām.
Foto: Normunds Mežiņš (Rekrutēšanas un jaunsardzes centrs)
On February 26, 2015 about 50 soldiers from Latvian National Armed Forces and Canadian Armed Forces as well as troops of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army did the ice plunge task in the Lake Kadaga during the exercise „Ziema”. The exercise takes place in Ādaži Training Area from February 21st till 27th. Minister of Defence of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis and Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube attended the event.
On February 26, 2015 Minister of Defence of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis and Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube participated in the „Stryker” vehicles demonstration performed by Team Latvia, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Ādaži Training Area.
Photo: Normunds Mezins, RJC
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, conducts aerial refuelling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refuelling Wing over the North Sea Sept. 16, 2019. The B-2 is currently deployed to the United Kingdom as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, which is focused on strengthening multinational relationships and improving allied cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)
A Ranger and his working dog from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, prepare for actions on the objective during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington, 27 March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Michael Spoor)
Well........ Posted another Beaver shot earlier. For some reason. Now pictures outside must be offensive. Even if it's an actual beaver and a play on words.
Anyways...... Hopefully this isn't offensive. Seeing l don't post nudity.
Who knows. Maybe having a cup of coffee is offensive to people allergic to caffeine.
Tuttles.🐣🐤🐥❤️💋🌹
Joint Task Force Civil Support New York/ New Jersey Commanding General Maj. Gen. William B. Hall coins Service members assigned to the 24th Civil Support Team outside the Jacob Javits Center, May 20, 2020. Service members received their coins for their hard work at the rapid mobile testing site during the COVID-19 response. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)
BALTIMORE - The U.S. Marshals Service and task force partners conducted Operation Bless Baltimore is a large-scale, public safety initiative charged with operationalizing community policing strategies across all levels of government within the area of Baltimore. The U.S. Marshals Service partnered with federal, state, and local officials to support the Feds Feed Families (FFF) food drive and local charities via the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Additionally, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force provided operational support for the public safety partnership. In September 2022, the District of Maryland’s Silver Shield community-oriented policing unit
formed this partnership between the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore County Police Department, University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department, and Maryland State Police.
“Our nation was founded on the concept that the government receives its power from the people and that the government works for the people,” said Johnny L. Hughes, U.S. Marshal for the District of Maryland.
“We embrace community policing because it aligns with the fundamental principles of our democracy. By taking care of each other, we give everyone hope.”
“The Baltimore Police Department is proud to partner with the U.S. Marshals Service and our state and federal partners in supporting Operation Bless Baltimore,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. “We know that this community policing-led initiative helped in building relationships with law enforcement and our communities, and also enhanced the lives of those
who benefited from these efforts.”
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron provided the collective support of their offices. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; FBI; Drug Enforcement Administration; Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Secret Service provided substantial support for the initiative.
“Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in Maryland never stop caring, whether they are performing public safety services or gathering food, clothing, and toys for those in need,” said Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III. “Operation Bless Baltimore is a great example of the ongoing commitment of our public safety family to help others.”
Over the course of 90 days, the interagency partnership collected/donated over 10,000 pounds of sustenance, over $8,000 worth of clothing, and more than $7,000 worth of toys to help improve the lives of citizens from underserved communities throughout the area of Baltimore. As part of the joint problem-solving initiative, the interagency-community partnership reviewed public safety concerns facing local citizens. Working in partnership with the Baltimore Police
Department and other local officials, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force launched Operation Ignite the Light to serve as an enforcement component of Operation Bless Baltimore. During the final two weeks of the 90-day operation, the U.S. Marshals Service and law enforcement partners addressed
threats to the community by apprehending 68 violent offenders, recovering three firearms, and seizing dangerous drugs including heroin and cocaine.
“Through coordination and partnership, thousands of pounds of food, clothing, and toys have
been collected for Marylanders in need and 68 violent offenders have been arrested,” said U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron. “Law enforcement will continue to support the community, while we also hold accountable those who commit violent crimes.”
Operation Ignite the Light was conducted in support of Operation Bless Baltimore. Participants of the two-week enforcement initiative include: Annapolis Police Department, Anne Arundel County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore County Police Department, ATF, Carroll
County Sheriff’s Office, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick Police Department, Howard County Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Service, Division of Parole & Probation, Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and Westminster Police Department.
Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals
By Troy Darr
Public Affairs Officer
Joint Task Force-East
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria — U.S. and Bulgarian military personnel joined together for two symbolic ceremonies Sept. 27 and 28 as exercise Lion Strike came to an end.
First, Joint Task Force-East celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a humanitarian project at a kindergarten in Mokren, Bulgaria. Eleven U.S. Navy personnel from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, otherwise known as SeaBees, finished an extensive renovation of the school during the exercise.
The children from the school, along with parents, teachers, school director, local officials and U.S. and Bulgarian military personnel, crowded the small courtyard during the ceremony.
"We say in the United States that the children are our future," said Army Lt. Col. Bruce Sones, commanding officer for JTF-E "Lion Strike".
"We hope through the efforts of those involved in this project that the improved environment created for teaching the children will contribute to the children's development as they grow and become leaders in your society."
The school director, Margarita Nicolova, thanked the SeaBees and then presented them with a picture painted by the children, a CD of Bulgarian folk music, a photo of the children and a glass vial filled with Bulgarian soil.
Of the soil, she said, "Wherever you go, you know you'll have a piece of Bulgaria with you."
The school children then sang several songs for the audience and the ribbon was cut. But, there was another surprise for the children, a HMMWV full of gifts. All of the soldiers, sailors and airmen participating in the exercise had contributed money to buy much-needed school supplies and educational toys for the school.
"We will maintain what you have done, and promise to continue with improvements," said Emil Enchev, mayor of Mokren. "Hopefully we will continue working together in the future."
The next day, all JTF-E "Lion Strike" participants, both U.S. and Bulgarian, came together again, this time to commemorate the end of the exercise during the closing ceremony.
During the ceremony Sones and Col. Biser Kalinov, chief of Training, Bulgarian Land Forces, presented certificates of achievement to 14 U.S. Soldiers and 16 Bulgarian soldiers for their efforts during the exercise.
"During this training, we had the opportunity to gain military experience from the leading force in NATO - the United States Military, and to show that while representing a small army, the Bulgarian officers, Non-commissioned officers and soldiers are honorable partners and excellent professionals," said Kalinov, who spoke first during the ceremony.
He was followed by Sones, who echoed Kalinov's feelings.
"This closing ceremony does not mark the end of a training opportunity or a farewell to relationships fostered," said Sones.
"In our minds, it marks the hopeful commencement of future training opportunities to be conducted between our nations."
"We can truly say the professionalism and generosity of the Bulgarian Land Forces is unrivaled," he continued.
"We know the strong relationship between the United States and Bulgaria, as demonstrated during this exercise, will continue to grow, and we look forward to training and serving with you in the years to come."
Reunion task '76. 61 volunteers on or in a Land Rover. Is this a record? Slide supplied by Graham Burns, BTCV Scotland.
The kit and its assembly:
This whif kitbashing was inspired by real design studies from General Dynamics that show evolutionary developments of the F-16 in a no-tail configuration, but with an enlarged diamond-shaped wing shape (much like the F-22's), obviously based on the F-16XL. Additionally you find several similar fantasy CG designs in the WWW – the basic idea seems to have potential. And when I stumbled across the remains of a Revell X-32 in my stash and an Intech F-16A kit, I wondered if these could not be reasonably combined...?
What sounds easy eventually ended up in a massive bodywork orgy. The Intech kit (marketed under the Polish Master Craft Label) is horrible, the worst F-16 kit I have ever seen or tried to build - it's cheap and you get what you pay for. Maybe the PM Model F-16 is worse (hard to believe, but sprue pics I saw suggest it), but the Intech kits are …challenging. This thing is like a blurred picture of an F-16: you recognize the outlines, but nothing is sharp and no part matches any other! Stay away.
Well, actually only the fuselage, the cockpit and parts of the Intech kit's landing gear survived. The X-32 kit is, on the other side, a sound offering. It was not complete anymore, since I donated parts like the cockpit and the landing gear to my SAAB OAS 41 'Vيًarr' stealth aircraft from Sweden some time ago, but there were many good parts left to work with. Especially the aerodynamic surfaces (wings and V-tail) attained my interest: these parts match well with the F-16 fuselage in size and shape if you look from above, and the leading edges even blend well with the F-16 LERXs. But: the X-32's wings are much, much thicker than the F-16's, so that the original blended wing/fuselage intersection does not match at all. Additionally, the X-32's bulged landing gear wells in the wings had to go, so these had to be filled as an initial step. The wing roots were roughly cut into the F-16 kit's shape and glued onto the fuselage. After drying, the whole blended wing/fuselage intersection had to be sculpted from scratch - several layers of putty and even more wet sanding sessions were necessary. I stopped counting after turn five, a tedious job. But it eventually paid out…
Additionally I decided to change the F-16's chin air intake and implant parts from the X-32 divertless supersonic "sugar scoop" intake. Such an arrangement has actually been tested on an F-16, so it's not too far-fetched, and its stealthy properties make a welcome update. The respective section from the X-32's lower front fuselage was cut away and had to be modified, too, because it would originally not fit at all under the F-16's front. The intake was carefully heated at the edges and the side walls bent inwards - I was lucky that no melting damage occurred! Inside of the new intake, the upper, bulged part was implanted, too, so that in real life the jet engine parts would be protected from direct frontal radar detection. The front wheel position was retained. As a consequence of the new, much more voluminous and square air intake, the rather round section from the main landing gear onwards had to be sculpted for a decent new fuselage shape, too. But compared to the massive wing/fuselage body work, this was only a minor task.
The F-16A's fuselage was not extended, but for a different look I decided to eliminate the single fin and rather implant the X-32's outward-canted twin fins - the original extensions that hold the F-16's air brakes and now blend into the new wings' trailing edge were a perfect place, and as a side benefit they'd partly cover the jet nozzle. The latter was replaced by a respective spare part from an Italeri F-16 – the Intech nozzle is just a plain, conical tube!
The landing gear was mostly taken over from the Intech F-16, even though it is rather rough, as well as the pylons. The ordnance was puzzled together: the Sidewinders and the cropped drop tanks come from the Intech kit (the latter have a horribly oval diameter shape and the triangulare fins are a massive 1mm thick!), the Paveway bombs come from a Hasegawa air-to-ground weapons set.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue tours the Hunger Task Force Farm vegetable farm, which administers USDA commodity programs and services area food pantries and food banks in and around Franklin, WI, on Aug. 3, 2017.
According to the Hunger Task Force Farm, the Farm grows fresh fruits and vegetables for the express purpose of feeding the hungry, creating a reliable source of healthy food for our network. Every pound of produce is delivered free of charge. All the Wisconsin staples are grown, including corn, peppers, green beans, asparagus, apples, pears and cantaloupeâover 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables in all. The Farm produces more than 750,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables every year. All delivered free to the hungry in Milwaukee. Secretary Perdue begins a five-state RV tour today. This âBack to Our Rootsâ Tour, will gather input on the 2018 Farm Bill and increasing rural prosperity, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, in West Allis, near Milwaukee, MN, on Aug. 3, 2017. Along the way, Perdue will meet with farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, students, governors, Members of Congress, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and other stakeholders. This is the first of two RV tours the secretary will undertake this summer. âThe âBack to our Rootsâ Farm Bill and rural prosperity RV listening tour will allow us to hear directly from people in agriculture across the country, as well as our consumers â they are the ones on the front lines of American agriculture and they know best what the current issues are,â Perdue said. âUSDA will be intimately involved as Congress deliberates and formulates the 2018 Farm Bill. We are committed to making the resources and the research available so that Congress can make good facts-based, data-driven decisions. Itâs important to look at past practices to see what has worked and what has not worked, so that we create a farm bill for the future that will be embraced by American agriculture in 2018.â This first RV Tour will feature stops in five states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. For social media purposes, Secretary Perdueâs Twitter account (@SecretarySonny) will be using the hashtag #BackToOurRoots. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Manannan 9176072
HSC Manannan is a 96-metre wave-piercing high-speed catamaran car ferry built in
Tasmania in 1998. She served in Australia and New Zealand for five years and is now owned and operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company providing seasonal service between Douglas and Liverpool. But between 2001 and 2006 she served a more lethal role under the code name HSV-X1.
It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff
Related Book: It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
by D. Michael Abrashoff
In 2003, Joint Venture was assigned to Operation Enduring Freedom in the Horn of Africa. She operated as a fast transport in support of the Combined Joint Task Force and performed a variety of tasks transporting and supplying troops at high speed over long distances. She also operated a mobile command centre, working close inshore, and operating as a helicopter carrier.
At the end of the five year charter, she was handed back to Incat in early 2006 and has since been replaced by the U.S. Navy’s JHSV-1 . She underwent a refit and was painted in the livery of Express Ferries.
Here is a great video of her in Haze Grey operating for the USN
Manannan is currently the largest vessel of its kind on the Irish Sea. In summer season, she operates daily sailings from Douglas to Liverpool, and weekly/twice weekly sailings to Belfast and Dublin. In the winter she is laid up in Liverpool and goes on reserve until the summer season.
Task Force Kandahar Commander, Brigadier General Daniel Ménard receives a briefing from Captain James O’Neill of Delta Company.
Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada’s military contribution to Afghanistan. Canadian operations focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance, and economic development in the country. The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises over 2,750 soldiers, with the majority serving with JTF-Afg at Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith, home of Canada’s Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), in Kandahar City. Additional personnel are assigned to various military headquarters, support bases in South-West Asia, and work in close support to various civilian organizations in Afghanistan.
You can use the outhouse and grill at the same time.
Found on the banks of the Illinois River near Chillicothe, Illinois.
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division observed the 26th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu during the battalion's annual Mogadishu Mile run, October 3, at Fort Drum, New York. Some present day “Golden Dragons” were not yet born a quarter of a century ago when the 2-14 was supporting Operation Restore Hope in Mogadishu, Somalia. The overarching events from October 3 and 4, 1993 were branded the Battle of Mogadishu, and later popularized in the film “Black Hawk Down.” Though the movie centers on a raid led by Task Force Ranger, the Golden Dragons kept their quick reaction force on standby and mobilized when the Rangers mission went awry. Following the run, a wreath was placed at the memorial outside the Golden Dragon’s headquarters building, Martin Hall, which was named for Pfc. James “Jimmy” Martin, who was killed in action during the Battle of Mogadishu. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Paige Behringer)
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element, Honduran military medical personnel and civilian medical volunteers pose for a group photo at the Medical Readiness Training Exercise site in Cooperativa village, Colon, Apr. 21, 2017. Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element, provided care to more than 850 patients during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Cooperativa village, Colon, Honduras, Apr. 20-21, 2017. MEDEL also supported a Military Partnership Engagement and assisted more than 650 patients with the Hondurian Navy in Santa Rosa de Aguan, Colon, Honduras, Apr. 22, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson/released)
Rangers from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, receive actions in the aircraft briefing from a MH-60 Blackhawk crew chief assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment prior to executing Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction (FRIES) during 2nd Battalion’s Task Force Training at Yakima Training Center, Washington, 27 March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Milton Lopez)