Today at 1302 CST, Mark left us for the next world. I remember him as a good man who loved his family, God and had pride from his time serving in the Air Force. We will post information on the … Continue reading →

I was trying to find something appropriate to post and looked at past submissions. This was written by our dearly departed Rey so I think you all can forgive me for reposting it. While your service to this Country often … Continue reading →

251 years ago, the Continental Congress created two Battalions of Marines. They stayed until being disbanded after the Treaty of Paris and were brought in 1798 under the Department of the Navy (Yes, yes; “Men’s Department.” Even I’ve made that … Continue reading →

The sun has finally deigned to appear in the morning sky after several days of clouds, cold and wet, so let’s have a thread for anything. Music videos welcome, what’s your favorites? I’ll start. One for Rey. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdQPcMYyWbk

by the FR Admin Staff It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Reynaldo “Rey” Gonzalez on October 25th, from cardiac arrest while hospitalized for an underlying illness.Rey was a long time contributor to this forum.  His insights … Continue reading →

Go vote like your freedom, your Liberty, your life depends on it. Because it does.

On this date, in 1991, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was sworn in and a new, Constitutionalist era of SCOTUS rulings began. Although he remained fairly quiet for many years during oral arguments, Justice Thomas was always listening, and some … Continue reading →

251 years ago, the US Navy was born. From its roots as a small group of sailing ships to one of the most formidable armadas on the seas, the Navy has been providing forces to conflicts and maintaining security around … Continue reading →

Nope. You will never see nor hear me refer to this holiday as anything else. Take a moment to imagine what he and his crew were doing. They were looking for an alternate route to Cathay and India to compete … Continue reading →

Post-hurricane remnants of Polo are currently soaking your publisher’s AO, and it reminded me of the old joke: “I used to play water polo, but my horse kept drowning.”