Mike 27501
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Mike 27501
@mpk27501.bsky.social
· Dec 26
Hey everyone! I'm Mike in North Carolina. First post, no idea how this works.
Remembrance Day is a Canadian holiday, but I think every day is a good day to remember those we lost.
The soldier that lies here could be American, he could be Canadian, British, French or First Nation - all fought where he lies. Who he was is less important than the fact that we honor him today.
The soldier that lies here could be American, he could be Canadian, British, French or First Nation - all fought where he lies. Who he was is less important than the fact that we honor him today.
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Remembrance Day is a Canadian holiday, but I think every day is a good day to remember those we lost.
The soldier that lies here could be American, he could be Canadian, British, French or First Nation - all fought where he lies. Who he was is less important than the fact that we honor him today.
The soldier that lies here could be American, he could be Canadian, British, French or First Nation - all fought where he lies. Who he was is less important than the fact that we honor him today.
Here's my Veterans Day profile photo, right around Christmastime of 1990, in Doha Qatar and only a few weeks before the start of the Gulf War.
I'm sitting on the wing of F-16C 87-0228. Sadly, 228 only had a few weeks left as well - shot down by an Iraqi SAM over Baghdad on 19 Jan 1991.
I'm sitting on the wing of F-16C 87-0228. Sadly, 228 only had a few weeks left as well - shot down by an Iraqi SAM over Baghdad on 19 Jan 1991.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Here's my Veterans Day profile photo, right around Christmastime of 1990, in Doha Qatar and only a few weeks before the start of the Gulf War.
I'm sitting on the wing of F-16C 87-0228. Sadly, 228 only had a few weeks left as well - shot down by an Iraqi SAM over Baghdad on 19 Jan 1991.
I'm sitting on the wing of F-16C 87-0228. Sadly, 228 only had a few weeks left as well - shot down by an Iraqi SAM over Baghdad on 19 Jan 1991.
36 years ago tonight, the world changed. As an American then serving in Europe, I'll never forget that night.
Sometimes it seems like yesterday I walked into the pub near Madrid on a November evening in 1989 and asked, "What's that going on on TV?"
Everyone just pointed and said, "Berlin".
Sometimes it seems like yesterday I walked into the pub near Madrid on a November evening in 1989 and asked, "What's that going on on TV?"
Everyone just pointed and said, "Berlin".
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
36 years ago tonight, the world changed. As an American then serving in Europe, I'll never forget that night.
Sometimes it seems like yesterday I walked into the pub near Madrid on a November evening in 1989 and asked, "What's that going on on TV?"
Everyone just pointed and said, "Berlin".
Sometimes it seems like yesterday I walked into the pub near Madrid on a November evening in 1989 and asked, "What's that going on on TV?"
Everyone just pointed and said, "Berlin".
Unfortunately, again this year I won't be able to get up to Ottawa for Remembrance Day next Tuesday. I really need to one of these years, it's been far too long since my Dad and I used to go up for the ceremony. 🍁
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legion.ca/remembrance/...
The National Ceremony
On November 11, Canadians gather at the National War Memorial in Ottawa in Remembrance of all who have fallen in the service of their country.
legion.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Unfortunately, again this year I won't be able to get up to Ottawa for Remembrance Day next Tuesday. I really need to one of these years, it's been far too long since my Dad and I used to go up for the ceremony. 🍁
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legion.ca/remembrance/...
Today is a good day to remember. Next Tuesday on the 11th? Even better.
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today is a good day to remember. Next Tuesday on the 11th? Even better.
Each year for our Veterans Day commemoration at work I bring in some "stuff" for my desk. While I'm a Veteran, I lean more towards the Remembrance Day end of the holiday even though it's no longer "official" here in the US. What I did is insignificant compared to the sacrifice of those we lost.
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Each year for our Veterans Day commemoration at work I bring in some "stuff" for my desk. While I'm a Veteran, I lean more towards the Remembrance Day end of the holiday even though it's no longer "official" here in the US. What I did is insignificant compared to the sacrifice of those we lost.
Sadly, it appears that after nearly 20 years, we're losing our local team. Next season would have been the anniversary. @northcarolinafc.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sadly, it appears that after nearly 20 years, we're losing our local team. Next season would have been the anniversary. @northcarolinafc.bsky.social
Before I joined the USAF, I'd spent more time on Canadian bases than American. Here's a patch from CFB Trenton from the early 1980's. Should be a CC-130 Hercules, a CC-137 the "Big Boeing", a CH-135 Twin Huey and a CC-115 Buffalo. I was pretty much destined to be a maintainer.
November 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Before I joined the USAF, I'd spent more time on Canadian bases than American. Here's a patch from CFB Trenton from the early 1980's. Should be a CC-130 Hercules, a CC-137 the "Big Boeing", a CH-135 Twin Huey and a CC-115 Buffalo. I was pretty much destined to be a maintainer.
85 years ago today the Battle of Britain was won and Germany was on it's way to defeat in the Second World War. Once Britain was secured from invasion, Germany couldn't win, and the Allies wouldn't lose - it was all just a matter of time.
And that happened a full year before the US entered the war.
And that happened a full year before the US entered the war.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
85 years ago today the Battle of Britain was won and Germany was on it's way to defeat in the Second World War. Once Britain was secured from invasion, Germany couldn't win, and the Allies wouldn't lose - it was all just a matter of time.
And that happened a full year before the US entered the war.
And that happened a full year before the US entered the war.
The #BirdOfTheDay is the #Heron, and since it's a cool, dark and rainy afternoon here in #NorthCarolina, here's a look back at a sunny summer sunset and a Great Blue Heron.
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay is the #Heron, and since it's a cool, dark and rainy afternoon here in #NorthCarolina, here's a look back at a sunny summer sunset and a Great Blue Heron.
Rest in peace to Dr. Tim Cook, the Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum. History is about telling stories and saving those stories for future generations, Dr. Cook was an incredible storyteller, and his legacy will live on through the history that he collected and the stories it tells.
October 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Rest in peace to Dr. Tim Cook, the Chief Historian at the Canadian War Museum. History is about telling stories and saving those stories for future generations, Dr. Cook was an incredible storyteller, and his legacy will live on through the history that he collected and the stories it tells.
Mt. Mitchell, in #NorthCarolina is the highest point in North America east of the Rockies.
6C/44F at the top this afternoon, and right at freezing with the wind chill. Of course I was wearing shorts (but did put on a fleece pullover.)
6C/44F at the top this afternoon, and right at freezing with the wind chill. Of course I was wearing shorts (but did put on a fleece pullover.)
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Mt. Mitchell, in #NorthCarolina is the highest point in North America east of the Rockies.
6C/44F at the top this afternoon, and right at freezing with the wind chill. Of course I was wearing shorts (but did put on a fleece pullover.)
6C/44F at the top this afternoon, and right at freezing with the wind chill. Of course I was wearing shorts (but did put on a fleece pullover.)
Happy Birthday to Kateřina Mrázová of the Ottawa @pwhlcharge.bsky.social Charge and the Czech National Team. It's almost time to get Charged for the '25/26 season!
@thepwhl.com #PWHL #hockey
@thepwhl.com #PWHL #hockey
October 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Birthday to Kateřina Mrázová of the Ottawa @pwhlcharge.bsky.social Charge and the Czech National Team. It's almost time to get Charged for the '25/26 season!
@thepwhl.com #PWHL #hockey
@thepwhl.com #PWHL #hockey
I've been proudly fighting fascists for almost 40 years and I was proud to continue that today.
No Kings and No Tyrants, and no Canadian 51st state, ever.
No Kings and No Tyrants, and no Canadian 51st state, ever.
October 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I've been proudly fighting fascists for almost 40 years and I was proud to continue that today.
No Kings and No Tyrants, and no Canadian 51st state, ever.
No Kings and No Tyrants, and no Canadian 51st state, ever.
That's my Canada Army Run for 2025.
I'm proud to have taken part in the Army Run this year supporting and raising funds for my Canadian Military and Veteran friends. Hope I made you proud.
This old, and slow long-ago American Sergeant, I'll stand on guard for thee. 🍁
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
I'm proud to have taken part in the Army Run this year supporting and raising funds for my Canadian Military and Veteran friends. Hope I made you proud.
This old, and slow long-ago American Sergeant, I'll stand on guard for thee. 🍁
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
That's my Canada Army Run for 2025.
I'm proud to have taken part in the Army Run this year supporting and raising funds for my Canadian Military and Veteran friends. Hope I made you proud.
This old, and slow long-ago American Sergeant, I'll stand on guard for thee. 🍁
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
I'm proud to have taken part in the Army Run this year supporting and raising funds for my Canadian Military and Veteran friends. Hope I made you proud.
This old, and slow long-ago American Sergeant, I'll stand on guard for thee. 🍁
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
All the colours of the rainbow, seems like a good way to make currency - and to run a country. 🍁
@canadianmint.bsky.social
#Canada #currency #coin
@canadianmint.bsky.social
#Canada #currency #coin
August 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
All the colours of the rainbow, seems like a good way to make currency - and to run a country. 🍁
@canadianmint.bsky.social
#Canada #currency #coin
@canadianmint.bsky.social
#Canada #currency #coin
While deployed to the Middle East with the USAF in the Gulf War, a large portion of my base's defense was provided by the Royal 22e Régiment of the Canadian Army - the Van Doos - they literally stood on guard for me.
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Help Michael raise money for participating in Canada Army Run 2025 / Course de l’Armée du Canada : 2025 on September 21, 2025
Thirty-five years ago, while deployed to the Middle East during the Gulf War with the USAF’s 401st TFW(P), alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Desert Cats and their CF-18’s, the French Air Force,...
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August 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
While deployed to the Middle East with the USAF in the Gulf War, a large portion of my base's defense was provided by the Royal 22e Régiment of the Canadian Army - the Van Doos - they literally stood on guard for me.
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
They ordered a new Vernier caliper at work, not sure they appreciated just what 80" / 2040mm of caliper looks like. It's just short of the ceiling.
Of course I had to take a picture with it....
#inspection #quality #caliper #huge #tool
Of course I had to take a picture with it....
#inspection #quality #caliper #huge #tool
July 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
They ordered a new Vernier caliper at work, not sure they appreciated just what 80" / 2040mm of caliper looks like. It's just short of the ceiling.
Of course I had to take a picture with it....
#inspection #quality #caliper #huge #tool
Of course I had to take a picture with it....
#inspection #quality #caliper #huge #tool
Canada Day today - should I wear my jersey to work today here in #NorthCarolina?
Happy Canada Day to the true North, strong and free. 🍁
#Canada #CanadaDay
Happy Canada Day to the true North, strong and free. 🍁
#Canada #CanadaDay
July 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Canada Day today - should I wear my jersey to work today here in #NorthCarolina?
Happy Canada Day to the true North, strong and free. 🍁
#Canada #CanadaDay
Happy Canada Day to the true North, strong and free. 🍁
#Canada #CanadaDay
June 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
One year ago this morning, 850 miles / 1400 km north into my #CanadaDay weekend trip. If I could be there right now again, I would.
#Canada #Ottawa
#Canada #Ottawa
June 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
One year ago this morning, 850 miles / 1400 km north into my #CanadaDay weekend trip. If I could be there right now again, I would.
#Canada #Ottawa
#Canada #Ottawa
Wait, a #Canadian Marvel superhero? Actually yes, over the years there have been several. This is #Northstar, who first appeared in 1979.
Northstar
April 1994
NorthStar Created by: John Byrne
Cover by: Dario Carrasco Jr. / Mark Mckenna
#Canada #comic #comicbook
Northstar
April 1994
NorthStar Created by: John Byrne
Cover by: Dario Carrasco Jr. / Mark Mckenna
#Canada #comic #comicbook
June 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Wait, a #Canadian Marvel superhero? Actually yes, over the years there have been several. This is #Northstar, who first appeared in 1979.
Northstar
April 1994
NorthStar Created by: John Byrne
Cover by: Dario Carrasco Jr. / Mark Mckenna
#Canada #comic #comicbook
Northstar
April 1994
NorthStar Created by: John Byrne
Cover by: Dario Carrasco Jr. / Mark Mckenna
#Canada #comic #comicbook
Six in the morning and 77F / 25C, going to 98F / 37C today here in central North Carolina. I'd at that I moved too far south, (and I probably did), I'd love a couple of nice 50F / 10C days - you know, shorts weather.
June 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Six in the morning and 77F / 25C, going to 98F / 37C today here in central North Carolina. I'd at that I moved too far south, (and I probably did), I'd love a couple of nice 50F / 10C days - you know, shorts weather.