February 2009 – IKV Kowabunga

Philip Jose Farmer

Post author:Sqotty
Post published:February 26, 2009
Post category:SF Fandom

I just read that SF writer Philip Jose Farmer has passed away. There is some info on his website. He was 91.

Mt. Suribachi Anniversary

Post author:Sqotty
Post published:February 23, 2009
Post category:Armed Forces History

Today is the anniversary of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The flag was raised by five U.S. Marines and a Navy corpsman, immortalized…

Happy Birthday to Robert Sweeney – An American Hero

Post author:Sqotty
Post published:February 19, 2009
Post category:Armed Forces Tributes

February 20th marks the birthday of Robert Augustus Sweeney, born that date in 1853. Sweeney is interesting historically as being one of only 19 (currently) men who have been awarded…