70 years ago today

On this day in 1945 the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions landed on Sulfur Island, known to us as Iwo Jima.  And so began 35 days of combat that cost the lives of 6,281 Americans.

Semper Fi.

Agile and Management?

Steve Denning wrote had a two part article titled "Why Do Managers Hate Agile?" and "More On Why Managers Hate Agile" over at Forbes.

Today in History

One of my early Heroes of the Marine Corps, Jack Lucas birthday was today.  He died in 2008.   He won the Medal of Honor at age 17 on Iwo Jima.  He joined the Marine Corps at 14, pretending to be of age and forging his mother's signature.  He stowed away to be with a friend in the 5th Marine Division and headed to Iwo Jima.  Semper Fi.

You can hear him tell the story in his own words.

Happy Birthday Chuck Yeager

Today is the birthday of fighter pilot, aviation pioneer, General Chuck Yeager!  Born February 13th, 1923, the General turns 92 today!

Captain Chuck Yeager with the X-1 at Edwards Air Force Base in California.