USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124) Commissioning Ceremony | U.S. Navy.
Premiered Apr 11, 2026 #USNavy #USSHarveyBarnum #DDG124
Watch the official U.S. Navy commissioning ceremony of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124), live from Naval Station Norfolk!
Named in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient Harvey C. Barnum Jr., this state-of-the-art Flight IIA destroyer represents the absolute pinnacle of naval combat power. During the ceremony, distinguished leaders including Secretary of the Navy John Felen, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, and Col. Barnum himself deliver powerful speeches honoring the legendary courage displayed by Barnum during the Vietnam War.
The ceremony culminates in the time-honored naval tradition of the ship's sponsor giving the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!"
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Grok made the Mariachi Band. The others we deported. 😁
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Returns to San Diego with Artemis II Orion Capsule
Apr 11, 2026 #ArtemisII #OrionCapsule #USSMurtha
Watch the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) is return to Naval Base San Diego carrying the Artemis II Orion capsule “Integrity” after successfully recovering NASA’s four astronauts from their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.
This is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years — and San Diego just played a starring role. The Murtha served as the primary recovery ship, plucking Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen (plus the spacecraft) from the Pacific yesterday. Watch the ship come home with the capsule safely aboard!
One beautiful thing about not owning a TV is that it frees up time for better things - like reading and meditating on God’s Word. I’ve been reflecting on Luke 8 since yesterday, specifically the Parable of the Sower. Verse 15 says:
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” — Luke 8:15 NIV
And in the New living translation:
“And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.” — Luke 8:15 NLT
From this I have learned: If I want to be the good soil, and I do, I must be honest, with a noble and good heart. I can’t just hear God’s Word. I must actively listen to it, retain it, and cling to it. Then, and only then, by patiently persevering through life’s trials, will I produce a huge harvest for the Lord.
This is a high and wonderful calling. I'm so grateful for the ...
