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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: COL Gregory "Pappy" Boyington ~ 18 July 2016
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Posted on 07/17/2016 4:59:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:01:26 PM PDT
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:06:51 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer; Kathy in Alaska; All
Recommended reading:
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:07:58 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for the article. Pappy’s ideas on coaching remind me of the quote I saw at Valley Forge by Prussian Baron von Steuben. Something about with the Europeans you can order them and they will do it. With the Americans that doesn’t work. But teach them why and how - and they will gladly do it. I imagine that philosophy has been ingrained in all of the military schools.
I recall reading about WWII and Korea and Vietnam and elsewhere that the Americans were much more adaptable to the battle, and didn’t have to rely on orders from above as much. I imagine that is much of them being taught the WHY you do something. And if the Plans A, B, and C don’t work, they can come up with a D and E.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:12:12 PM PDT
by
21twelve
(http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts It is happening again.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Misplaced Trust
July 18, 2016
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7
I like watching birds, an activity I developed while growing up in a forest village in Ghana where there were many different species of birds. In the city suburb where I now live, I recently observed the behavior of some crows that interested me. Flying toward a tree that had shed most of its leaves, the crows decided to take a rest. But instead of settling on the sturdy branches, they lighted on the dry and weak limbs that quickly gave way. They flapped their way out of dangeronly to repeat the useless effort. Apparently their bird-sense didn't tell them that the solid branches were more trustworthy and secure resting places.
How about us? Where do we place our trust? David observes in Psalm 20:7: Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Chariots and horses represent material and human assets. While these represent things that are useful in daily life, they dont give us security in times of trouble. If we place our trust in things or possessions or wealth, we will find that they eventually give way beneath us, as the branches gave way beneath the crows.
Those who trust in their chariots and horses can be brought to their knees and fall, but those who trust in God will rise up and stand firm (v. 8).
Have you ever trusted someone or something and been disappointed or let down? Who or what was it? What do you trust in the most?
In a world of change, we can trust our unchanging God.
In times of fading hope, when there seems to be no way out of total disaster, we need to place our confidence in God, trusting that He has a perfect plan. We can trust Him, even through times of doubt and pressure, trial and temptation. He will lead us through the deep waters and bring us safely to the other shore. Once there, we'll be able to say with David, We trust in the name of the Lord our God (Ps. 20:7).
Adapted from Why Doesnt God Answer Me? Trusting in Times of Doubt and Trial.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:12:54 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: SkyDancer
LOL! Maybe something about the land downunder???
Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...did you get back to the ground before the parachute folks?
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:18:17 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BenLurkin
Good evening, Ben...looks like good reading.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:21:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BenLurkin
One of my brothers has a copy of that book, which he got autographed by Col. Boyington at an air show.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:25:33 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BenLurkin
Read it 3 times
I thought the section on his experience as a POW was the most interesting
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:28:09 PM PDT
by
uncbob
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:32:08 PM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: uncbob
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:33:56 PM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: 21twelve
Good evening, 21twelve...you are welcome.
His coaching methods did get things done. I sure hope the military schools are still teaching these young folks to think.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:37:06 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: uncbob
That and his discussion of his drinking problem and how he eventually overcame it. I found that inspirational.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:39:30 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: SkyDancer
In first....Janey grabs the gold!!
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:40:48 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Met Col. Boyington at his book signing at Fullerton Airport back in the 80’s.
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:41:27 PM PDT
by
RckyRaCoCo
(Political Correctness is a kool-aid drinking suicide cult)
To: All
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:41:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BenLurkin
And in second....BenLurkin snags the silver!!
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posted on
07/17/2016 5:43:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: uncbob
I read it 35 years ago but I recall a story he told about getting really drunk (normal occasion) and an air raid starting so he ran out and jumped feet first into a fox hole. Only he was so drunk he went the wrong way and instead of a foxhole he jumped off a cliff. Ended up with a broken leg. As a 10 year old I thought that was hilarious.
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