Something For Your FridgeIf you live in Israel, that is. Below is a civil defense poster from Israel’s Home Front Command reminding Israelis how long they’ve got to move to shelter when the sirens go off.
Most Americans–heck, most people–can’t conceive of living with such a threat for a short period, much less two generations.
Other Places You Can Read Me This Sailor's CreedI am a United States Sailor, and a Warrior first. I fight under the Red, White and Blue of my Fathers and descend from the line of Jones, Decatur and Perry. In my ears rings "I have not yet begun to fight" and "Don't give up the ship", and in my veins flows Fire and Gunpowder.
I will master my profession and demand that my fellow Sailors master theirs. I will follow when led, and lead when able. I will place nothing above the welfare of my fellow Sailors, save my Mission, and no matter what my ship, squadron, station or watch, I will help deliver Defeat to the Enemy.
With Honor in my deeds, Courage in my heart, and Commitment in my hands, I will do my duty until Victory is in hand and Liberty is secure.
The SeaThe Sea is a choosy mistress. She takes the men that come to her and weighs them and measures them. The ones she adores, she keeps; the ones she hates, she destroys. The rest she casts back to land.
I count myself among the adored, for I am Her willing Captive.
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June 7th, 2009 at 05:02
When I was a LCDR, I had the privilege of staying with Israeli we hosted at the staff college. He lived in Zikron Jacoov (its on that map). He took me up to the Israeli/Syrian border. Very eye opening.
June 7th, 2009 at 05:03
What is also interesting about that poster is that it shows no distinction between the West Bank and the rest of Israel. Southern Samaria indeed!