Diversity Thursday

Next time you have a Sailor head to AFG, IRQ, or some other IA with incomplete kit - like I did - due to lack of funds and has to purchase on his own, have his wife mail items to him, or beg and borrow from the Army; think of this.

Next time base housing is short of funds; think of this.

Next time a parent has to rip a kid out of school because they couldn't PCS during the summer due to lack of funds; think of this.

Next time one of the Midshipmen at the academy is told "no" for something that supports leadership and academic achievement; think of this.

Diversity Outreach Efforts at USNA
Recipient: U.S. Naval Academy
Address: 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21402
Amount in FY 2011: $2,500,000
Purpose: For our military to most effectively protect our interests at home and abroad, they must represent the diversity and depth of our nation. As an institution that prepares individuals for leadership positions in our armed forces, the military service academies play an important role concerning the social representation of the military services. This funding will assist the Naval Academy in their efforts to expand diversity of applicants in order to better educate and train future officers who will lead a diverse force in service to our nation.

If you are from the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland, ask Rep. Sarbanes (D-MD). Also ask which civilian companies that money is going to. Then review the officers of that company and see where they contribute money. Just ask.

Priorities.

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Just a funny aside. Look all over his site until you find "Democrat" anywhere. Worse than Where's Waldo.