And the Irony award goes to...
05.10.05 (8:18 pm) [edit]
Well, it's been quite a day. Tuesdays, as longtime readers may know, is our publication day, so that usually translates into late nights at the office.
Now, not every day in the life of a Soldier/Journalist is guns and glory, my friends...

... Sometimes, it's spent photographing more mundane activities, such as award ceremonies and other things that run in direct contradiction to Army Regulation 360-1 (Army Public Affairs).
But, as the poet - or someone else who was equally as wont to speak in metaphors - said once, every cloud has a silver lining, and for me, this comes in the form of irony. I took this photo at a ceremony for exceptional students who were being awarded scholarships by a club on post:

I'm submitting that to Webster's to replace their definition of "ironic."
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Now, not every day in the life of a Soldier/Journalist is guns and glory, my friends...

... Sometimes, it's spent photographing more mundane activities, such as award ceremonies and other things that run in direct contradiction to Army Regulation 360-1 (Army Public Affairs).
But, as the poet - or someone else who was equally as wont to speak in metaphors - said once, every cloud has a silver lining, and for me, this comes in the form of irony. I took this photo at a ceremony for exceptional students who were being awarded scholarships by a club on post:

I'm submitting that to Webster's to replace their definition of "ironic."
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posted by: rinna (reply)
post date: 05.10.05 (5:29 pm)
Such massive achievemence. Their parence must be so proud.
posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 05.10.05 (5:35 pm)
Reply to: rinna
Truly a bunch of winners. And they're the ones handing out the achievement awards. Wow.
posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 05.10.05 (5:53 pm)
Reply to: Godsmack
That was good old Salemonz, who's left us for the wonderful land of Fort Hood, Texas. He'll be heading to Iraq in August. He's messing with the new .50 caliber sniper rifle.
posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 05.10.05 (6:52 pm)
Oh my gosh, that is classic. Good one, Ian!
Reminds me of the award my oldest received for placing fairly high in a spelling contest. Her ribbon said, 'Congradulations!' - same folks who refer to Kindergarten as 'Kindygarden' - yikes. There is indeed an ejikashun to be had in Texas! Woo hoo!
posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 05.10.05 (9:28 pm)
Reply to: Godsmack
Not yet. As far as I know, he's still working on becoming an Air Force flight officer.
posted by: BerlinBear (reply)
post date: 05.11.05 (3:18 am)
Oh mah lawd! That is truly fantastic. Thank you Brogonzo, you have made my day! Now to pick myself up off the floor and regain my seat and my composure...
posted by: tinkerbitch (reply)
post date: 05.11.05 (1:25 pm)
ha ha that is too funny..thanks for sharing it :) Made me laugh :)
posted by: BroRizzo (reply)
post date: 05.12.05 (6:40 pm)
That is pure gold. That picture should go up on one of those comedy sites or something.