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To: MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; ...
The biggest sacrifices made in the current war against terror are not only made by the men and women currently serving in operations around the world, but also by the families they leave behind....

A former Marine who served during the Vietnam War recognized those sacrifices and recently lent a helping hand to a spouse whose husband is currently deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)...
 
"Once a Marine, always a Marine.”
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Marines, The Few, the Proud graphic that links to the Official Marine Corps website.  
  Ping!  

2 posted on 01/23/2004 11:17:47 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Former Marine?
3 posted on 01/23/2004 11:18:13 AM PST by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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4 posted on 01/23/2004 11:19:21 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
7 posted on 01/23/2004 11:26:39 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
US Marines ~ Bump!
9 posted on 01/23/2004 12:42:17 PM PST by blackie
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
What a sweet thing for Mr. Smith to do!

My guess is Sgt. Jones had some peace of mind knowing his wife was with family during the holidays, thanks to the generosity of this gentleman.

10 posted on 01/23/2004 6:47:39 PM PST by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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