A Message From Commander Firebrand: Selective Love and Tolerance

I like to think Bronies are a respectable bunch of people. We follow a show where a lesson about friendship is taught at the end of each episode. The Elements of Harmony are Honesty, Laughter, Generosity, Kindness, and Loyalty. Our motto is "Love and Tolerate."

So naturally with this kinds of stuff bronies should be open to other people embracing this kind of culture of peace and friendship and accept them with open arms. Naturally we would drop petty bigotry and prejudice.

I'm wrong.

B.U.C.K. is approaching!

Only three more weeks! Are you excited? I'm excited! Because I'm going!

What's in store for us in Manchester you ask? The BronyCon Documentary is gonna be there, WoodenToaster is gonna be there, General Mumble is gonna be there, LaserPon3 is gonna be there...

Speaking of, LaserPon3 just dropped a teaser, check it out below!

Songs for the Troops #006: For The Grand Cadence Oligarchy // Rainbow Dash has a Laugh Attack // Half Shark, Half Peter

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Ever sat in a plane and wondered if Rainbow Dash would suddenly appear on the wing? It might happen if you accepted the Grand Cadence Oligarchy as your new overlord.

Check it after the break.

MicTheMicrophone hosting charity raffle, free games!

Head on over to http://www.livestream.com/feedbacklounge2 and get in on MicTheMicrophone's charity raffle! He is giving out almost 500 free games on Steam and taking donations for Seeds of Kindness.

Rules and information can be found here.

Update: The raffle ended and over €3500 ($4300) were raised during the stream.

SEMPER FILLY!

Mission #003: TrotCon Debrief

Oh for pete's sake... Somepony go find Cadence!

Fillies and Gentle-colts: Welcome to your official FOB Equestria Debrief of the TrotCon Ohio Brony Convention. If you can all take your seats we'll get started. Lyra, stop slouching...

Here we go!

ARTillery Inbound! #005

Gilda, you can take the tank, or the cupcake. Both are in Fluttershy's hooves

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Seriously Fluttershy, just calm down...

Also, check out our new Deviant Art group to see the latest stuff we're looking at and as another way to submit stuff to us!

Anyways, as is always: "SPLASH!"

Happy Birthday Lauren Faust!!!

From Mixermike622

From all the Military Bronies at FOB Equestria: We wish you a

Happy Birthday and Semper Filly!

For everyone else:  we suggest using overwhelming friendship power to bombard her with birthday wishes:

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lauren-Faust/132585623446971
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/Fyre_flye/favorites
Deviant Art:  http://fyre-flye.deviantart.com/

SEMPER FILLY!!

Letter to the Editor: Zaehlas' Opinion on Season 3

One of our many users would like you to consider the following about the debate, hype, and lead up to Season 3:

Fan Fiction Review #005: My Little Dashie

I figured I'd actually post something other than news or lectures. Maybe get into this whole review thing.


My Little Dashie

Author: ROBCakeran53

"When your life is as dull a gray as the world that surrounds you, the mundanities can make it all seem meaningless. Sometimes all we need is a little color -- or six -- to reintroduce us to what truly makes life worth living."

Oh, what's this? A fanfiction commonly considered to be the saddest thing ever written?

-Reads Story-

Manly tears...

They have not been shed.

Fan Fiction Review #004: The Brony International Guard

Hey, look! Another review! Looks like I actually do my job...go figure. Who knew? Anyway, I've got another one here that isn't necessarily military, but is at least military-ish.

Author: psychicscubadiver

"Twilight is an intelligent mare, and always has something to say. But when a group of bizarre creatures shows up at her library offering life long service and devotion, for once she's at a loss for words. Which is too bad, because she'd really love to ask: what's a human and why are they so weird?"

The Brony International Guard

Yes, I'm aware there's a sequel. That will get its own review. Now go read this one after the break!

In Memoriam: The Tragedy at Utøya and Oslo, Norway

It has now been a full year since the bombing and shootings in Norway, July 22nd, 2011. In light of this and the tragic shooting in Denver this week, I'd like to say some words and share some pictures.

Fan Fiction Review #003: Anthropology

Spangle here! I present to you Anthropology! This has been a story I've been following ever since it first showed up on EQD. Guess what? The final chapter just came out! REVIEW TIME!

Author: JasonTheHuman

"Humans.  

Truth or myth? Ancient lost civilization or just an old pony's tale? 

No pony has ever seen one, and most haven't even heard of them. But Lyra knows that these wonderful creatures are more than just old legends, and she's going to find out... and possibly drive her roommate insane in the process."

Anthropology

Catch the review after the break! SPOILER FREE!

Songs for the Troops #005 - I'll Make a Man Out of You // Calm Before The Storm // Rainbow (feat. Feather) // Pinkie's Parasprite Polka

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We've all been there, getting yelled at for not being man enough. Lucky for us, Rarity knows how to make a man out of you. 

Check it after the break.

Mission #003: TrotCon ReCon

Meanwhile in Columbus, Ohio; just outside TrotCon

WE WANT INTEL!!!

Update: Bronies want Tacos, and Taco Bell wants Brony's money.  That's it.  That's all I got.

Alright Bronies, unfortunately the staff can not go down to TrotCon this weekend, and we know that there are plenty of artists, panels, and vendors making their mark in Columbus, Ohio right now. However, they did agree to mention us in the Opening Ceremonies (of which such generosity is appreciated greatly).

If you are attending, in any way shape or form, we want to submit everything you can. Images, Pictures, Music, Videos, Art, or even just descriptions of the events and panels. Because, although we can't all attend we want to be there with you, so don't think you can't contribute something.

Depending on how much info we can gather, we would like to do a 2 or 3 post summary of everything that comes up. Maybe a post for Day 1, Day 2, and a summation to catch up on everyone's experiences.


WHATEVER IT IS, SEND IT ALL TO:   FOBEquestria@gmail.com

ARTillery Inbound! #004

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AIR POWER EDITION!

Being our resident "air head," I couldn't help but post some Air Force themed MLP art. More after the break!


Want to submit art you made or found? Submit to: fobequestria@gmail.com

BlackGryph0n wants your opinion on his next song

Our military brethren wants to get your opinion on his latest mix. I believe it is smooth enough to tame tigers (pictured).

Check it after the break.

Fan Fiction Review #002: The Pony in my Pocket

Spangle here! I'm taking over as the head pre-reader/reviewer. I'll try to focus on fics with some sort of military theme, but that doesn't mean those are the only types of fics I will be reviewing. Anyway, my first review is on an older fanfic: The Pony in my Pocket

Author: BaroqueNexus

"War is war. There is no in-between. In the midst of chaos and death, sometimes incredible stories surface in the military community. And sometimes, the story becomes the reality. 

Corporal Ben Wolfe of the 13th Army Expeditionary Unit shouldn't be alive, but he is. He's alive because of his daughter. He's alive because of Rainbow Dash. He's alive because of the pony in his pocket."

The Pony in my Pocket

Check the review after the break! And no, I don't spoil anything. That's just not my style.

FPSRussia Tests Desert Tactical HTI 50BMG Sniper

Fluttershy sticks to proven german hardware

So I hear you guys like guns. Here's a nice one in action. And at the end the fun is doubled!

ARTillery Inbound! #003

Sourced from twitter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA LIBMAN

Birthday ARTillery inbound!

Click read more to see the rest of the post, and don't forget we still want submissions from you guys. It doesn't have to be art you make, if you find it that's fine too. Submit to: fobequestria@gmail.com

A Message from Commander Firebrand: Not Above The Rules

Recently Fox News posted an article about Military Bronies. The article focuses on the fact that soldiers shouldn't be putting Rainbow Dash's cutie mark on their utilities.

And you know what? THEY'RE RIGHT.

Songs for the Troops #004 - I Want You Vinyl Scratch // This Day Aria: Literal Video Version // Something better

Fluttershy got her warface on

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We've got some diverse music this time. Thanks to Phony Brony for a shoutout in the description and thanks to ThePianoFilly for the first ever music submission! 

Check it after the break.

Op-Ed: Colonel Kurt Schlichter

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Oh! Looks like a new post! With a new HQ Staff member! What do you know? Anyway, on to business.

There was an article on BREITBART TV back in late April by Army (Ret.) Col Kurt Schlichter about our little community. As expected, he does not have the highest opinion of bronies and says some down right mean things. Well, us military bronies have some things to say about that. Check it out after the break!

Public Brony Affairs - News #001

Good Afternoon, Gentlemen!

The US Military oriented and independently owned news outlet, "ArmyTimes" (part of "MilitaryTimes") discovered us. The MilitaryTimes is pretty popular, as it's news papers can be found on probably every US Military Base. Their "Outside The Wire" column decided to wander around inside our wire, and they decided to do an article about what they learned.

Say hello boys, and wave to the camera.

Check it out here

ARTillery Inbound! #002

Dash duel wielding pistols against Zeros. This is like 200,000% cooler. Source here

Now featuring air support!


This time we have a couple submissions that we're showing off first, as well as some interesting things we discovered on the internet.

If you've seen one that we've missed, go ahead and SUBMIT them to FOBEQUESTRIA@GMAIL.COM  so we can all share and care together...

Mission #002: ComicCon Debriefing (2 of 2)

Your God-dang right Cathy.

Part two of the continuing summary of whats going on at ComicCon!

Mission #002: ComicCon Debriefing (1 of 2)

It's from EQD, go watch it.

A BIG summary of pony, game, comic, and sci-fi related events and incidents below, gents (and non-gents):

Check it out!

Songs for the Troops #003 - Take me to Equestria // The Moon Rises // Been Dreaming

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Time for some more music. This time we've gone deep into the archives of brony music, as well as one new song.

Check it after the break.

FOB Equestria Mission #002 - Aquire Intel on ComicCon

There is a lot that everyone using this site would be interested in finding out! Ponies, video games, comics, anime, it's all there! The problem is that we are not. I know we have military bronies along the western seaboard... I'm looking at you Pendleton...

So send us intel about the convention in the form of:

• Pictures
• Videos
• Audio recordings
• Or even just emails about your experience there!

Submit everything to Fobequestria@gmail.com and we will try and fit it into a proper debrief for the front page.


SEMPER FILLY!

Fan Fiction Review #001: A Cup of Joe

We are starting a series of fanfiction reviews. First up is A Cup of Joe written by The Decendant.

You can read the review after the break.

MandoPony on changing the world

One of our top brony artists, MandoPony, just wrote about his views on pushing boundries as an artist. I think he has a good point. 

Read more about it below.

Songs for the Troops #002 - Fire that party cannon! // Big Macintosh VS Blueblood // Between Fairytales and Happy Endings // The Brony Song

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We got some more tunes for you after the break.  Make those barracks bounce!

ARTillery Inbound! #001

Military Bronies, BE ADVISED: There is ARTillery inbound at your location, danger close!

We've had two major contributors  so far, and you'll find their websites in the source. Don't be shy about bombarding us with your ARTillery pieces. (I can do this all night) We'd be happy to have it. Don't forget you can share them with others in the forum too. Don't forget we also need a banner!

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Featured Comic #001 - "Farewell, For Now"

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Boy, is this comic like looking in a mirror. We've all gone through this. The family and friends, all proud, crying, not wanting to let you go. But you've got to take that step into adulthood. You're your own master now, and it's time to say goodbye to being a kid. It was hard for me too, as I'm sure it was for all of you.

I can also totally imagine this being canon. All the personalities are very well represented here, and it doesn't seem out of place at all (aside from the seabag, but who cares).

Godspeed, MyMiniatureEquine! You'll be in all our thoughts as you go through boot camp!

SEMPER FILLY!

Join our forum!

Hey guys, see that button up there labeled "Forum"?

Guess what? It takes you to our forum! And we made it for just for you! 

We welcome everypony, military or not, to come chat with us and post ponies!

SEMPER FILLY!

Celestia Radio Seeks Military Bronies!

Celestia Radio is looking for a couple military bronies to get some soundbytes and interviews from! They offered to have some guest speakers on Thursday and Friday evening at 1900 CST.

If you're interested, submit yourself to fobequestria@gmail.com!

SEMPER FILLY!

Video: Shoutouts To and From Military Bronies

We received this video and thought we should share it with you guys. Click the link or watch below.

Site Fixes and Updates #001

Current site updates are as follows:

- We fixed the forums, new users are now able to actually make threads now. Silly us.

- Updated the HQ Staff page for anyone interested in being a staff member, see page for details.

- Support for Kiki Havivys cancer fund is now up on the right, leave nopony behind!

SEMPER FILLY!

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Ponies in Uniform #001

It's time to give you guys something to feast your soldiers-eyes on. Who knew there were so many uniformed ponies being drawn? 

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FOB Equestria Mission #001 - Acquire pictures of military bronies and their ponies

Are you in the military? Are you a brony? Are you PROUD to be a MILITARY BRONY?
Then click "read more", soldier!

Songs for the Troops #001 - Guncakes ft. Yelling at Cats // I Am No Hero

We're starting our series of Songs for the Troops, giving you songs that you military bronies out there will enjoy! Our first selection is fresh out off the studio, check it out after the break.

SEMPER FILLY!

Our mission statement

MILITARY BRONIES

HEADQUARTERS EQUESTRIA

FORWARD OPERATING BASE EQUESTRIA

FOBEQMS 1.0.1

06 July 2012

Greetings bronies and non-bronies,
We are FOB Equestria, a website of active and non-active armed forces personnel gathered together from all over the world under a single banner. We are members of the military, and we love My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Seems contradictory doesn’t it? We do not believe so.