Tag Archives: military

Found Film Friday: Trip to Germany

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

This week’s “found film” is a roll of 35mm film that came with 5 other rolls via an eBay seller who was unwilling or unable to offer any details concerning the film’s origin. Only one of the six rolls yielded … Continue reading →

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Boys Beware: Views on Homosexuality in 1961

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

For a change from the standard fare offered on YouTube, it’s fun to stop by occasionally at the Prelinger Archives, a diverse collection of thousands of preserved films from the ages, all available for download in the public domain. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical films | Tagged Boys Aware, Boys Beware, discrimination, gays, Girls Beware, historical, homosexuality, military, Prelinger Archive, Sid Davis | Leave a comment

AFN Commercial: Proud to Serve Again

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Here’s another fun “commercial” from the Armed Forces Network, or AFN. In this video, former military are encouraged to take up a job teaching. While this is an admirable profession and I certainly would never suggest otherwise, whenever you’re trying … Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Network: and now, a word from our sponsors…

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

I’m not one to complain about the Armed Forces Network – AFN has been a part of my life since the early 1970s, when we were living in Germany and it would basically play during prime time until around midnight, … Continue reading →

Posted in AFN Commercials | Tagged AFN, Armed Forces Network, commercials, exercise, health, military, PSA, public service announcement, television | 1 Comment

“Barefoot” Running: What the Services Think

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Tom (Admin)

Although at times I get some strange looks, apparently I’m not the only one in the military trying out Vibram’s “almost barefoot” FiveFingers shoes (see my previous post). The Army Times – and its sister publications – has an article … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts, Observations and Weird Stuff | Tagged Army, barefoot, fivefingers, military, PT, running, shoes, vibram | Leave a comment