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I have many interests, so this is going to be a blog on lots of subjects. Submarines, my family, history, books I read, the space programme, archaeology, astronomy, current events, the occasional joke.... Just don't expect any politics, sports or deep philosophy, and we should get along fine.

06 May 2009

Bravo!

College Student Shoots, Kills Home Invader

'Nuff said.
Posted by RM1(SS) (ret) at 11:29
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Retired sailor with 21+ years of service - including 13 years on 688-class submarines, and three on a sub tender. Born and raised in the Midwest, now living on the East Coast.
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