Leningrad Cowboys Red Army Choir SWEET HOME ALABAMA

6 years ago A Finnish rock band singing in English in Sweden about an American state, accompanied by a Russian military choir! As nameofthepen says, it's surreal - and I love it! The Red Army choir members seem to be enjoying themselves as well, judging by the broad smiles on their faces.

Mourning

In a late Thursday statement, the Pentagon confirmed 10 of the 13 killed were Marines. “We can confirm at this time 10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Additionally, several more were wounded and are being cared for at this time,” Marine spokesman Maj. Jim Stenger said in a statement. “We mourn the loss of these Marines and pray for their families. The identities and units of those killed will be withheld until 24 hours after all next-of-kin notifications are complete.” U.S. officials have been briefed that those killed include Marines and a Navy hospital corpsman, USNI News understands. Rep Jason Crow (D-Col.) acknowledged Marines and a sailor were killed in the attack during an appearance on CNN. Other reports have said the other two service members killed were soldiers.

Monday Morning Smile

The Truth

Monday Morning Smile

52 Years Ago Today

Well, it's August 13th

Happy Friday

 

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RIP Action Jackson

Sadly, I only discovered Action Jackson on '0z in the summer of 2020, when I was caught in a rainstorm on the I10 twin span.  It was scary raining:  heavy and fast!  But Action's choice of MoTown songs had me feeling less nervous about the crazy weather and traffic.

From WWOZ's Facebook page, August  8, 2021

 

Action Jackson has become an ancestor at the age of 59. Action was a beloved long-time WWOZ show host best known for his work on Takin' It To The Streets, WWOZ's multi-platform, award-winning program celebrating New Orleans' social aid & pleasure clubs, second lines, Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras, Baby Dolls, and brass band traditions.

Action also hosted the late night blues show from Thursday night to Friday morning on WWOZ for several years, first from 3-6am and then from 12-3am. In the summer of 2020, he moved to host the Thursday afternoon blues show from 2-4pm each week. WWOZ listeners recognized Action from his always enthusiastic greeting, “It’s ya boy!” and everyone in the second line and masking communities knew him.

He passed August 8, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Action will be greatly missed by all at WWOZ and within the cultural communities in New Orleans. He is survived by his loving family. Arrangements have not yet been announced.

More on his life at https://www.wwoz.org/blog/674621.