Army Times Photos: Faces of Valor (An FR Holiday Tribute to our Armed Forces)

Army Times ^ | 12/16/03

[Wolfstar]

Wonderful photo. Thanks for posting it.

[fso301]

I think as a matter of practice, the guys should have dug their holes a little deeper. The shrapnel from a lucky mortar hit to the tube or other nearby high spot looks like it could take out several of them

[Wolfstar]

One of the reporters (Fox or MSNBC correspondent) who were given access to the site yesterday described the salamis hanging from the trees. That's how I knew what they were. It's a farm, dontcha know! [wink]

[Conspiracy Guy]

I always supported our troops, especially when I was one.

I think the louder majority started with Gulf War I. I think it grew exponentially with post 9/11 actions. I hope it continues to grow.

God Bless Them All

[hoosiermama]

Around here we hang hogs and deer from the trees overnight , but salamies.....they must use some powerful perservatives. WHEW!

[Wolfstar]

Do you think that Iraqi sand is tough to dig into after getting down a couple of feet? Seems to me it would be packed tight. Not making excuses for the guys... :-)

[Wolfstar]

...they must use some powerful perservatives.

Do you think salt plus the dry desert heat would be enough of a preservative? (Not that I really care about Saddam's salamis!)

[Donaeus]

Thank you for this fantastic photo essay honoring our troops. I have a huge lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. God bless our military men and women! God bless America!

[Rummyfan]

Thanks for the post! God bless them all!

[SwatTeam]

Terrific pictures! My heart swells with pride and my eyes fill with tears. These are our best and bravest and may God bless and watch out for each and every one of them.

[B-Cause]

Great Post Wolfstar

For a neat Chrsitmas tribute, make sure your sound is on, turn up your volume, and:

Click Here!

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[Shooter 2.5]

This really deserves it's own thread.

http://komo1000news.com/audio/kvi_aircheck_031003.mp3

[Donaeus]

Last night Cheri Reso-Goebel was on the Gary McNamara show talking about sending care packages to our troops. The Military Mothers of Ft. Worth put together about 10,000 packages and were able to send 7,000 of those. They have now run out of postage to send the rest. If anyone can help it would mean the world to our troops to have a little something from home during the Christmas season. All contact information is listed below.

Meekie and others who may have a Texas ping list would you mind doing the honors?

God bless you all and have a Merry Christmas!!!

Donations Needed for Military Christmas Gifts

The ‘Military Mothers of Fort Worth’ have collected over 10,000 gifts to send to men and women of the armed forces serving over seas. They have sent thousands of gift packages but have run short of the funds needed to send anymore.

You can help by donating money to the Military Mothers of Fort Worth:

At any OmniAmerican Credit Union – Account #353934

At any Wells Fargo Bank – Account #7637232195

By Mail

Military Mothers of Fort Worth PO Box 27253 Fort Worth, TX 76127 Contact Cheri Reso-Gobel at 817-782-6004

The Military Mothers of Fort Worth in a non-profit organizations.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Beautiful tribute, Wolfstar. Thank you.  Y 

[NEWwoman]

Thanks for the ping. They are beautiful.

[blam]

Good deal, thanks.

[Billie]

Two years ago, for Christmas, Circuit City offered to make Christmas Videos for anyone who wanted to wish our troops a Merry Christmas. My message is the same today as it was then: Thank you, we are grateful and indebted to you, and wish that you could be Home for the Holidays.

Dear Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman,CoastGuard, National Guard......

I just want to thank you for being there....for me, my family, your family, for our country....for fighting to keep it strong and free.
I pray that God will bless you and keep you safe. You are all our HEROS, and when you return, there will be parties and balloons and fireworks and parades, and dancing in the street.

[SAMWolf]

Excellent! Thanks for this Thread.

Our Military Today
The Children of Iraq

Two young Iraqis hang out of their van to watch U.S. Marines patrolling a main street in a western town of An Nasiriyah. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Brent Harvey


An Iraqi family comes outside to wave to U.S. Marines patrolling in a western town of An Nasiriyah, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Brent Harvey


An Iraqi family stands outside the back of their house to show support for the U.S. Marine presense in a western town of An Nasariyah, Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brent Harvey


Iraqi children step outside their door and wave as U.S. Marines pass by on a tour through a western town of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brent Harvey


An Iraqi woman guides her daughter while taking a walk in a western town of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brent Harvey


Iraqi children lean out onto a street from a corner to show their emotions towards the presence of the Marines in a western town of An Nasiriyah. Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Brent Harvey

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you SAM and thanks Wolfstar for the thread. Happy faces everywhere in the news today!

[Soaring Feather]

Wonderful thread!! Thank you Wolfstar, and Sam for the pictures you posted.