We always looked to the Friday edition of the Pilot to let us know what was going on over the weekend in the area. Hopefully, the new Wednesday edition will be albe to have the same details.
Sandy Hook wasn't a terrorist act, it was a mentally ill person who stole weapons from his mother. You can't equate the two events.
And Skyline, although I agree with your sentiments, the M4 and M16 before it are not full automatic. They were modified years ago to give you a choice between semi-automatic and 3-round burst, which is not the same as full auto. The M240 has a full auto capability.
"But Army and Fort Bragg leaders at a forum in Fayetteville on Monday said the post, which has an annual economic impact of almost $11 billion in the region, could grow by 1,150 people by 2018."
You got it wrong. The projected growth of 1150 by 2018 was BEFORE the 2011 Budget Act reduced the Army end strength by 80,000. This projected growth will offset some the reductions at Ft Bragg, and mitigate the impact, but there will still be reductions.
emb6683 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Living on the Edge: DSS Promotes Food Stamp Challenge
Mr Benton should have stayed in the Marine Corps. They pay you extra when you get married and have children.
emb6683 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Chechen Threat Stirs A Few Old Memories
Chechnya...didn't that used to be part of Chechnoslovakia?
emb6683 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The Pilot Announces Changes to Paper, Website
We always looked to the Friday edition of the Pilot to let us know what was going on over the weekend in the area. Hopefully, the new Wednesday edition will be albe to have the same details.
emb6683 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Senate Actions Shamed America
Sandy Hook wasn't a terrorist act, it was a mentally ill person who stole weapons from his mother. You can't equate the two events.
And Skyline, although I agree with your sentiments, the M4 and M16 before it are not full automatic. They were modified years ago to give you a choice between semi-automatic and 3-round burst, which is not the same as full auto. The M240 has a full auto capability.
emb6683 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Makes No Sense
DaveyNC, I think he was referring to David Oppen, the letter writer, and not you.
emb6683 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Pinecrest Student to Pursue West Point 'Dream'
What is wrong with a career of service to your country?
emb6683 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Pinecrest Student to Pursue West Point 'Dream'
Congratulations and Beat Navy!
emb6683 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Bragg Reduction Likely to Have Little Effect Locally
"But Army and Fort Bragg leaders at a forum in Fayetteville on Monday said the post, which has an annual economic impact of almost $11 billion in the region, could grow by 1,150 people by 2018."
You got it wrong. The projected growth of 1150 by 2018 was BEFORE the 2011 Budget Act reduced the Army end strength by 80,000. This projected growth will offset some the reductions at Ft Bragg, and mitigate the impact, but there will still be reductions.
emb6683 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Loman, Other Locals Tune Up at Running Start
Well done, Sarah and Morty!!!
emb6683 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Testing for Drugs Doesn't Stigmatize
It used to be that being on the dole was what was stigmatizing. No shame anymore.