North Korea Trigger Control To Mark The Anniversary of the Korean War – Kim Jong Un Gifts Pistols to His Generals These photos are from July 2020, but nonetheless, still humorous. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised military officers at a ceremony marking the 67th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. OMG,… Continue reading North Korea Trigger Control
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
I Think We’re Alone Now – Surveillance Camera
I Think We’re Alone Now – Surveillance Cameras No, I’m not talking about the song that Tiffany sang in the late ’80s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Q3mHyzn78 I’m talking about how in today’s surveillance world, you are never alone when you are in a public place. Take a look at this video of GOP Rep Lauren Boebert, recently being… Continue reading I Think We’re Alone Now – Surveillance Camera
Marine Corps Research
Marine Corps Research I was doing some research for a new post, as I like my posts to be accurate and full of information. While doing this research, I ran across this video. I have several comments about this video. Whose LCpl is this? Get him a fucking haircut And a shave while you are… Continue reading Marine Corps Research
Hidden Camera Detection
Hidden Camera Detection I did a ton of research into smartphone apps to see if any of these so-called detectors for hidden cameras actually did anything and surprise, the results are not very promising. I figured that since almost everyone has a smartphone, if one of these apps actually worked, then it would be a… Continue reading Hidden Camera Detection
Funny USMC Swag on PngTree
Funny USMC Graphics at PngTree I do a ton of graphics work and I use a ton of existing graphics for what I’m working on. One of the websites I use is PngTree.com. I ran across this “Us Marine Corps Vector Insignia Rank Drawing Promotion Vector“ Us Marine Corps Vector Insignia Rank Drawing Promotion Vector… Continue reading Funny USMC Swag on PngTree
National POW / MIA Recognition Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Did you know that nearly 81,000 American service members still remain missing after having served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts involving the U.S. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has worked to recover 127 service members in 2023. That is 88 members that were… Continue reading National POW / MIA Recognition Day
It’s Ok To Ask For Help
It’s OK to Ask For Help Asking for help can be one of the most difficult tasks that a veteran is faced with. I know, because I very rarely ask for help and when I do, it kills me inside. We can clear a jam in our service rifle in total darkness while under fire… Continue reading It’s Ok To Ask For Help
Embarrassing Things That Happen At The Military Base Gate
Embarrassing Things That Happen At The Military Base Gate 1. I’ve dropped my ID card onto the ground when holding it out. Multiple times. Sometimes the person picks it up. Sometimes I get one that stares at me like, “Am I supposed to get it? Am I your personal servant?” 2. Handed over my credit… Continue reading Embarrassing Things That Happen At The Military Base Gate
Costochondritis is a Bitch
Costochondritis is a Bitch For me, Costochondritis or Costo is rather bothersome. I can handle pain in a leg or arm, but everything connects to the chest so it is difficult to just sit a certain way so the pain is less. For me, sometimes (this can change multiple times in a day), it is… Continue reading Costochondritis is a Bitch
Gold Star Families
Gold Star Families The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every immediate family member serving in the armed forces of the United States, during any period of war or… Continue reading Gold Star Families
