Perry Clanton

Broken, yet flawless. Makes perfect sense to me! Fire Chief / Systems Engineer #wxSpotter - #WRNAmbassador - #scwx - Photographer - Tech.

[Perry Clanton @paclanton]

Dear politicians. I don't care who you are.. what party you belong to... If you text me I will Block You and Report Your Number as spam. Goodbye, so long, farewell, via Con Dios... GOODBYE

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Marines on D-DAY

#OTD, Allied forces launched the D-Day invasion of Normandy, a decisive turning point in World War II. Though frequently overshadowed by the Pacific campaign, the Marine Corps made vital contributions to this monumental assault.

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the majority of Marines were deployed to the Pacific. However, specialized cadres remained to provide crucial amphibious warfare expertise to Allied forces in Europe for the duration of the war. These amphibious trainings would eventually make significant contributions to major amphibious assaults throughout the European Theater of Operations, including Operation Torch in North Africa in 1942, Operation Husky in Sicily in 1943, and Operation Overlord in 1944.

Beginning in 1942, numerous Marines were embedded with Allied command staffs to advise on and coordinate major amphibious landings. Key figures like Col. Robert O. Bare served as leading strategists for naval gunfire and training and went ashore on D-Day itself. Marines actively supported the grueling assault on Omaha Beach, manning the 5-inch guns off warships like the USS Texas to provide critical fire support for the troops storming ashore.

Other Marines scanned the skies above while manning anti-aircraft guns ensuring the German air force was kept at bay. In total a little over 800 Marines participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day with approximately a squad of Marines landing on Omaha Beach itself, helping to transport the wounded and captured prisoners of war, and coordinate fires for the USS Texas’s 14-inch heavy guns.

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kirsten Glaze)

#DDay #USMC #WWII

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

#Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in a sundown ceremony for the AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II.

VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron.

#USMC #Harrier #Sundown

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

#MarineCorps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing fly near the coast of North Carolina.

The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II.

#USMC #SemperFi #MarineAviation

[Chief Wayne Thompson @waynekthompson]

Happy Sunday my friends. Stay strong. You are not alone.

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

It's been a while, but the first sign of developing pawpaw fruit calls for a #TreeIDTuesday!⁠
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Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) produces the largest edible fruit native to North America. Even as a smaller understory tree, the pawpaw can grow up to 30 feet tall and prefers rich, moist soils along streams and in bottoms.⁠
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Pawpaw is commonly used as an ornamental tree, and wildlife like opossums, foxes, squirrels, raccoons and birds feed on the fruit when it's ripe and yellowish brown.⁠
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Speaking of, the fruit ripens in late summer and peaks August to October. Although it starts out looking like a small, green potato, the pawpaw fruit is said to taste like a creamy combo of banana, mango, vanilla and citrus. It doesn't last long, though, and tends to spoil in three to five days... catch it while you can!⁠ However, handle with care, as some people may develop dermatitis from handling this fruit!

The pawpaw fruit is an excellent source of Vitamins A and C, and it's high in unsaturated fats, proteins and carbohydrates. They're richer than apples, peaches or grapes in potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and sulfur, plus they have a good balance of amino acids!

Flowers are purple-brown with six petals and appears with or before the smooth, dark green simple and pinnate leaves.⁠

There is a dwarf species, too.
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Have you tried pawpaw fruit before? Is it worth the hype?

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Today, we recognize the strength of the mothers who raised our courageous warriors, as well as the mothers who wear the Marine uniform themselves.

Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to every mother of a Marine and all moms in uniform, past and present!

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Ellen Guo)

[Harrison Ford @HarrisonFordLA]

May the fourth be with you

[Chief Wayne Thompson @waynekthompson]

Happy Sunday my friends.

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

🇺🇸 May is Military Appreciation Month!

Help us recognize those who serve and share a message of thanks below.

[Perry Clanton @paclanton]

It's #ChosenDay

[Bill Walsh @BILLWALSHTV]

Airshow Answers:

1. What is the minimum weather the Blue Angels and performers can fly in?

A. With an FAA Waver they can go as low as 1000 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.

2. Can they fly in the rain?

A. Yes, but rain causes visibility restrictions so that comes into play.

3. Can or will they fly under the bridge?

A. No to both. They will not fly under the bridge.

4. Is the Yorktown open to the public on Saturday?

A. No.

5. Will the narration be broadcast?

A. Yes. Tune into WTMZ, 98.9 ESPN radio. Thanks to Kirkman Broadcasting and Crews Subaru.

6. Can you take your boat?

A. Yes, BUT…. You need to stay out of the aerobic box which is most of the harbor between the Bridge and James Island.

7. Can you fly a drone to shoot video or pics?

A. No. There is a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) in place and drone detection and identification assets in place. It’s also very dangerous for our pilots.

8. Where do the Blue Angels come from?

A. They are base at NAS Pensacola, Florida. Typically they are on the road Thursday thru Sunday or early Monday most weeks during airshow season.

9. Will “Fat Albert” the Blue Angels Marine C-130 perform?

A. Unfortunately not in this show but they are here supporting and transporting the team.

10. What other aircraft will be in the show?

A. We will have a USCG Dauphin Helo, C-17/C-47/C-54 heritage formation salute to airlift, F-16 Viper Demo Team, P-51 heritage formation.

11. What type of aircraft do the Blue Angels fly?

A. Boeing F/A 18 Super Hornet

12. Will they break the sound barrier?

A. No but they will get close.

13. What’s it like to fly with the Blue Angels?

A. I was privileged to fly with them and it’s absolutely incredible pulling so many G’s and feels like you’re in a rocket! I did not get sick but almost blacked out.

14. Will they fly on Friday?

A. Yes from 1-3 for a full practice.

15. Will the bridge close?

A. Yes BUT only on Saturday during the show.

Great thanks to Team Charleston along with all the local municipalities and agencies for all the hard work they have put into this incredible show. Enjoy and Smoke On!!! @TeamCharleston @BlueAngels @CrewsSubaru @fantalk989

[NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory @NOAANSSL]

🌪️🌩️ "LIFT" campaign is in full swing.

👀 At a glance:
🚛📡 LiDAR: ground-level winds inside the tornado.🌬️
💎🎥 HailCam: Data on hailstones in free-fall
🚁 Drones reporting before & after the storm
👩‍🔬💬 Social scientists perfecting safety info

🔗: https://t.co/HJvi63oBeU

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

SCFC to lift burning ban for 7 more counties Thursday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the State Forester's Burning Ban for an additional seven counties, effective at 7 a.m., Thursday, April 30.

Agency officials believe the combination of rain and elevated relative humidity stretching from the Midlands to the Upstate warrant removing Edgefield, Fairfield, Newberry, Lexington, McCormick, Richland and Saluda counties from outdoor burning restrictions.

Twenty-seven counties remain subject to the ban, however, highlighting the elevated fire danger that remains in a majority of the state (see map at right).

“We’re seeing relative humidities increase across the state each day as well as good RH recovery overnight, which raises the moisture level in finer forest fuels,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “Sustained winds and gusts are lower too, and the prospect of even more rain across greater portions of the state over the next week could help us get out of what has been an extended period of fire danger this year.”

Citizens who may plan to conduct outdoor burning of residential yard debris or prescribed burns in counties not subject to the burning ban must still notify the Forestry Commission before doing so:

Residential yard debris burning
State law requires citizens who live in unincorporated areas to notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. In most cases, the law applies to burning leaves, limbs and branches that people clean up from their yards. Citizens who do live in city/town limits must still abide by any burning ordinances in their local jurisdictions.
Citizens can make notification online by visiting https://t.co/yNbJAiGylj or by calling the toll-free notification number for the county in which they live, found here: https://t.co/O5eTDjMuMg.

Prescribed burning
State law requires that you notify the Forestry Commission before burning for forestry, wildlife management or agricultural purposes. This includes burning for wildfire hazard reduction, brush control, endangered species management, wildlife habitat improvement, plant disease control, crop residue removal and preparation of land for planting trees or agricultural crops. All burning for forestry, wildlife and agriculture must comply with SC Smoke Management Guidelines. To make notification, regardless of county, please call [phone].

Shareable release: https://t.co/tUXy92lmCm

[Jenna Storm Warner @jenstormwarner]

WOW!
Molly Burton just sent us this bright, scary lightning strike from earlier in Sheridan, Arkansas... #arwx #ARStormTeam

[SCDPS @theSCDPS]

***Drum Roll***

Introducing...the turn signal!

An innovative feature included in every motor vehicle, the turn signal allows courteous, nonverbal communication with other drivers that you intend to turn or change lanes. Its sleek, ergonomic design and intuitive movement pattern allows for easy, frequent use which drastically reduces your chances of inciting road rage — or colliding with another vehicle.

It's there for a reason. Dust it off and use it!

[Bryce Shelton @BryceShelton01]

Tea cup size hail near Cresson, Texas @NWSFortWorth

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

A family in Oklahoma recorded the sounds of an EF0 tornado passing over their home while they were safely in the storm shelter.

["Mad Cat" Cattis @GeneralCattis]

My litter box (Oh, wait--that'd be "Things I Like The Human To Keep Clean")

#ThingsILikeToKeepClean

[Ed Piotrowski @EdPiotrowski]

100% ACCURATE!