A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-09-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[MeekOneGOP]

change the name to John Fonda Kerry..

haha ! Oh, yeah !

There is a campaign banner that's been flying around: Kerry/Fonda 2004. haha !

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks, Gail ! That's a good pic and good job of lightening it up.

I have some ideas for some photoshopped pics too.

One will include this quote by Hanoi Jane (once I verify it):

"If you understood what Communism was, you would hope and
pray on your knees that we would someday become Communist."

I think a pic of the two of them together with that quote would be interesting.

One of my next projects !

[Aquamarine]

Good day all!
May we never forget the Patriots who have what it takes to secure our freedom!

"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
Calvin Coolidge

[dixie sass]

Amen and Good Morning Yer Honor!

[dixie sass]

Afternoon Nicmarlo

[dixie sass]

Thank you Gail!

[dixie sass]

That should be plastered on every billboard, every television station, every magazine through out this country.

[GailA]

((((((((((SMILE)))))))))))))))

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mr. Mayor.

Good morning and afternoon to all Freepers.

[GailA]

RUSH JUST MENTIONED THE PHOTO!

[dixie sass]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Yeah !

[Dubya]

OLE TO OUR US MILITARY
Turn up youyr sound

[Dubya]

NAVY & MARINE CORPS

[Dubya]

The Virual Wall(NAM)

[Dubya]

WOMEN IN KOREAN WAR

[Dubya]

SEND YOUR THANKS TO OUR U. S. MILITARY

[Dubya]

In preparing his Marines for combat, Coglianese
has been stressing the basics.

Foremost among his objectives, Coglianese said, is "to
ensure every Marine in the MSSG is proficient in his
or her combat skills.
Every Marine's a rifleman."

CLICK ABOVE OR HERE

[Dubya]

The Deck Of Cards

During the North African campaign, a bunch of soldier boys had
been on a long hike and they arrived in a little town called Cascina.
The next morning being Sunday, several of the boys went to Church.
A sergeant commanded the boys in Church and after the Chaplain had
read the prayer, the text was taken up next. Those of the boys who
had a prayer book took them out, but this one boy had only a
deck of cards, and so he spread them out.

The Sergeant saw the cards and said,
"Soldier, put away those cards."

After the services was over, the soldier was taken prisoner
and brought before the Provost Marshall. The Marshall said,
"Sergeant, why have you brought this man here?"

"For playing cards in church, Sir."
"And what have you to say for yourself, son?"

"Much, Sir," replied the soldier.

The Marshall said, "I hope so, for if not I shall punish you more
than any man was ever punished."

The soldier said, "Sir, I have been on the march for about six days.

I have neither a Bible nor a prayer book, but I hope to satisfy you,

Sir, with the purity of my intentions." And with that, the boy
started his story: "You see Sir, when I look at the Ace, it reminds me
that there is but one God. And the Deuce reminds me that the Bible

is divided into two parts, the Old and the New Testaments. When I see
the Trey, I think of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
And when I see the Four, I think of the four Evangelists who

preached the Gospel; there was Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

And when I see the Five, it reminds me of the five wise virgins who

trimmed their lamps; there were ten of them: five were wise and were

saved, five were foolish and were shut out. When I see the Six,

it reminds me that in six days, God made this great heaven

and earth. When I see the Seven, it reminds me that on

the seventh day, God rested from His great work. And when I see

the Eight, I think of the eight righteous persons God saved when

He destroyed this earth; there was Noah, his wife, their sons and

their wives. And when I see the Nine, I think of the lepers

our Savior cleansed, and nine out of the ten didn't even thank Him.

When I see the Ten, I think of the Ten Commandments God

handed down to Moses on a table of stone. When I see the King,

it reminds me that there is but one King of Heaven, God Almighty.

And when I see the Queen, I think of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

who is Queen of Heaven. And the Jack or Knave is the Devil.

When I count the number of spots on a deck of cards,

I find 365, the number of days in a year. There are 52 cards,

the number of weeks in a year. There are 4 suits, the number of

weeks in a month. There are 12 picture cards, the number of months in

a year. There are 13 tricks, the number of weeks in a quarter.

So you see, Sir, my pack of cards serves me as a Bible,

an Almanac and a Prayer Book."

"And friends, the story is true. I know, I was that soldier."

[Dubya]

“Operation USO Care Package”

Delivers Needed Items and Personal Messages to Service Members

Deployed Overseas

You, Too, Can Show a Service Member You Care With thousands of U.S. troops deployed around the world, still actively engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and the fight against terrorism, the United Service Organizations (USO) is offering a unique way for individuals and corporations to let our nation's defenders know we haven't forgotten them. “Operation USO Care Package,” sponsored by the USO World Headquarters and administered by the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), enables individuals to write a personal message and financially support care packages that will be delivered to service members participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Because of heightened security, individuals can no longer send letters and packages to 'Any Service Member.' Operation USO Care Package is approved by the Department of Defense, providing a safe, easy way for individuals and corporations to show their prayers and thoughts are with our men and women in uniform.

Corporations may also contribute to this program through financial contributions, items donated in bulk for the care packages, or through implementation of an employee participation program. AT&T is a major supporter of this program, providing a complimentary toll free number for individuals to call for further information (1-866-USO-GIVE) and donating thousands of prepaid international phone cards to be included in the packages for the troops. “Our men and women in uniform give so much to the country, we wanted to give something in return as a token of our appreciation that would allow their separation from their loved ones to be a little easier,” according to Paul McQuillan, Defense Sales Vice President, AT&T Government Solutions.

“These Care Packages help the USO bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform,” said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of USO World Headquarters. The care packages contain an assortment of items the military have specifically requested, such as prepaid international calling cards, disposable cameras, toiletries, and sunscreen. They also include greetings from the American public, transcribed onto official “Operation USO Care Package” post cards by volunteers and USO staff members. “Operation USO Care Package will continue for as long as our country is at war,” according to Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro President. “This program is possible because of the support from individuals, corporations and organizations that donate funds to sponsor these care packages.” Individuals and corporations can learn more about how to get involved and support “Operation USO Care Package” through donations of product or funds, by calling 866-USO-GIVE.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE?

Individuals may donate $25, which goes toward sponsorship of an “Operation USO Care Package.” Personal greetings may be forwarded to our post office box with the contribution. USO will transcribe the message onto an official “Operation USO Care Package” postcard, available for preview here.

Corporations may make a tax-deductible financial donation to support “Operation USO Care Package.” A $25 donation goes toward sponsorship of one care package. Each care package will recognize corporate sponsors.

Corporations may donate items listed on the “Service Members’ Wish List” to USO-Metro, many of which may be branded with your corporate logo. These items must be sent in bulk from the manufacturer. Please call (703) 696-2628 for advance coordination of deliveries.

Corporations may delegate an employee to serve as its “Operation USO Care Package” liaison. The liaison will communicate your corporate involvement and enlist employees to participate. Employee participants could sponsor an individual care package, which would include their personal message. Corporations interested in participating in this option or willing to match their employees’ support should call (703) 696-2628 for further information.