FReeper Canteen ~ Get Out The Military Vote! April Thread! ~ April 29, 2004

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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The United States Armed Forces.

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STATE LINKS Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Puerto Rico Guam   SERVICE VOTING WEB SITES U.S. Army U.S. Navy U. S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Coast Guard What County Do You Live In? County Laws and Guidelines Click here! Info obtained from fvap.gov	Welcome to the Canteen Sports Corner! As you can see, we have taken a break from sports for today. If you still can't live without your sports, please look on the bottom left hand side of the thread. The sports links will be provided as usual. We will be running a "GET OUT THE MILITARY VOTE" thread once a month until September.   Today we have decided to do a thread on getting the vote out for our military heroes and their families. While many of you have already taken care of this issue, there are still quite a few that have not. With that in mind, we decided to help you out. The FReeper Canteen does steer clear of politics as much as possible. We believe that you should be able to visit the Canteen to get away from all the dramas in your life. We include politics as one of them. However, we believe strongly that as you are defending America so bravely around the world and at home; it is important that your voice be heard for the upcoming Presidential election. We will try to keep everyone informed about any changes that may occur throughout this process. Links will be provided around this thread with the locations of where you can register. If you are able to get to a computer, you will have no problems doing this. If you have loved ones that can help you with this process, we hope to make this as easy as possible for them. As always, if you have any questions please email us at canteenusa@canteenusa.com . Or please put the questions on the thread for possible answers or help. You fight so bravely and valiantly on our behalf. It is the least any of us can expect that your votes are counted and not disregarded because of politics. The way around this is to get the information on absentee ballots as soon as possible. Don't wait to do it. If you have a few minutes on the computer after "visiting" with loved ones, it should be a simple step. If you have any problems, please email us at the above email. We will try to help as much as we can. Thank you. By the way, we are kicking off our own Presidential campaign today. Check below for further information. If you want a man for all people, then you won't want to miss this!     What if I am in the military? Military personnel may apply for voter registration and/or request absentee ballots with a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) which may be obtained from the Unit Voting Officer. If the FPCA is not available, phone, send a written request to the Supervisor of Elections Office, or use the on-line request form. Spouses and dependents are considered to be of the same category of absentee voter as military members and generally should follow the same rules. Click on the logo for more information!   Do you know who represents you in Congress? If you don't have any idea who represents you, please click below. U.S. Senate U.S. Congress Things To Remember: 1. Most officials on the state elections boards are very helpful and will not hesitate to provide as much information as they can. 2. They are not allowed to persuade you to vote for any specific political party. They are there to provide a service to you, not to promote campaigns or political parties. 3. Many States allow you to register to vote when you renew or register for a driver's license. You can find out more information here from the DMV. 4. You must be a US citizen to vote in any election. It is illegal and prosecutable by law if you are caught voting as a non-citizen. 5. Many states require that you have a picture identification when you vote. So? Keep that in mind when you go to the polls to vote. 6. If you are stationed overseas, please click on the "Service Voting Web Sites" on the left hand side. Your commands should have someone on staff to help with any voting issues that may arise. If not, please visit your "home of record" (your home address when you entered the military) to find the information. 7. Postage is important. As soon as you receive your ballot, please vote and then mail it back as soon as possible. Don't wait too long or your ballot may not count. Every vote matters. 8. If you are a dependant, you can help alleviate any registration problems by calling, emailing, or mailing the service member's home of record. Most of the time they will mail out the voting registration information and you will have to send it back to them as quickly as possible. 9. There are deadlines for having absentee ballot registrations filed or returned. Check to make sure that you have plenty of time to file and return your ballot. 10. Your voice. Your vote. Stand Up and Be Counted!
2004 CAMPAIGN

~ BURKA MAN ~ The Man Of The People!!!     A Vote For Tomkow Is A Vote For: Chaos Insanity More Chaos More Insanity Beer Beer More Beer More Insanity Did we forget anything?

[Fawnn]

I think we all need to hug one another.I am in sad shock....

I agree. We share in each others' joys, and then, on days like this one, our support for one another is even more evident and important as we share in our sorrows as well....


for the entire FReeper Canteen family

[Fawnn]

trussell!!! #350!!!

[Radix]

Marines inspect a vehicle in which the occupants were killed by U.S. soldiers after it broke through a checkpoint and fired on the soldiers in Fallujah, Iraq, on Thursday.

Rumors spread that the new driver license tests were difficult in Iraq, but few really give it serious consideration until it is their turn to go before the Marines new driver evaluation.

 

Marine Pfc. Todd Tviede, 20, of Huntington Beach, Fla., gestures as Cpl. Will McDermott, 20, of Phoneix, Ariz., places him in a headlock during a round of mock professional wrestling in Fallujah, Iraq, on Thursday. Both men are part of Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.

Hey Moe, hey Moe, hey Larry, the cheese.

 

Pfc. Todd Tviede, with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, signals his victory during a round of mock professional wrestling in Fallujah, Iraq, on Thursday The company’s spirit seemed relaxed after it was announced that a deal recently struck paves the way for the Marines to leave Fallujah. Their security roles will be taken over by the newly formed Fallujah Protective Army..

After an intense firefight, the U.S. Marines traditionally like to engage in a bit of Do-Si-Do Square Dancing for relief.

Lance Cpl. Jeffrey W. Herman, from Broken Arrow, Okla., a missile gunner with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, scans through his thermal imagery system to spot any threats during a patrol in Iraq on Friday. The CAAT Marines are part of force protection for the 1st Force Service Support Group’s headquarters at Camp Taqaddum, Iraq.

Don't be surprised if some time, some where, some how, someone walks up to you and says, "Smile, here is a rocket up your butt!"

Lt. Col. Thomas Brewer shares a light moment with his daughter Kalee, 10, after he received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and the Lakota Warrior Award in a ceremony in Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday. Brewer received the Bronze Star for bravery in action when he was pinned down and separated from his unit following an ambush in Afghanistan.

OK, I'll trade you my Bronze Star for Boardwalk, Park Place, and a great big hug.

 

Sgt. Ismael Garcia laughs as his daughter, Rossel-Joyce Garcia, 4, climbs on his back Wednesday at the California Army National Guard facility in Vallejo Calif., as he and other troops are welcomed home from Iraq.

Every Troop would like to engage in a bit of Rossel-Mania once in a while.

 

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Joshua Taher fires a .50-caliber machine gun as Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kevin Campo observes during a qualification live-fire exercise aboard the carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on Sunday. The Enterprise currently is underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

After several months in ordnance, the Enterprise's famed Holodeck is finally up and running again.

 

Army Rangers jump from a Black Hawk helicopter during the helocast/swim event at the 21st Annual Best Ranger Competition, at Fort Benning, Ga., on Sunday. The competition is held to test contestants’ physical, mental and technical abilities..

Fly fishing has come a long way since it's invention by Al Gore back in the 1990's

 

Capt. John Serafini, a Ranger from Joint Security Area Korea, attempts to land in the drop zone during the spot-jump portion of the 2004 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., on Friday. The competition started in 1981 with the goal of creating a contest that would place extreme demands on the teams’ physical, mental, and technical abilities as Rangers.

Sure, anyone can parachute going downward.

 

Sailors aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) “man the rails” on Monday as they prepare to moor at Port Everglades, Fla., for Fleet Week, an annual celebration to thank the country’s sea-going personnel for their dedicated service.

Boy were some of the guys feeling embarrassed when they all showed up to meet their blind dates wearing the same outfits.

 

Hospital corpsmen deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) work together to pull a victim out of the water and into a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) during Search and Rescue (SAR) training. Kennedy is finishing up final preparations for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.

For the first time ever due to a navigational mishap the Dominos pizza delivery took longer than 30 minutes.

Just another day at the office for our Troops.

[mylife]

Oh dear God!

My heart is with you. May God bring comfort to you and Bogdan, Jaroslaw.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thanks Fawnn. I am sure we all could use a hug right now. It has been an emotional couple of weeks around here. There must be a purpose for it all. Right now it is hard to see it and to have faith though.

I always try to remember it is times like this that I need to have more faith then ever before.

My prayers for our troops, who have a very hard job to do- and for all of the families who are hurting over the loss of a loved one right now.

I will keep faith for them tonight.

[lysie]

Words could never express my feelings. My sincerest condolences, Bogdan and Jaroslaw. I'm so sorry. Prayers continue for you and your family.

[Laura Earl]

That is an awesome picture!

[Bethbg79]

Prayers of comfort and Peace are coming your way.

May God welcome these beautiful souls home.

For those who suffer,

and those who cry this night,

give them repose, Lord;

a pause in their burdens.

Let there be minutes

where they experience peace,

not of man

but of angels.

Love them, Lord,

when others cannot.

Hold them, Lord,

when we fail with human arms.

Hear their prayers

and give them the ability to hear You back

in whatever language they best understand.

[onedoug]

God knows it's so hard sometimes to remember that He cares.

Agnieszka and Magda are with Him. And through Him, we will meet those we knew and loved, again.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ANNOUNCEMENT
I think that bogdanPolska12 would want us to continue with the Canteen's mission.
I think we should.
Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel.
netmilsmom has started a seperate thread.
Please direct your prayers etc here.

Urgent Prayer Request (FReeper wife killed)

[Eaker]

bogdanPolska12 and Jaroslaw Rypinski

I am so sorry that this happened.

Prayers up!!!

[cyborg]

Desperate times call for desperate thread pic posting!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

MAN'S DESIRING

[cyborg]

Ah that's so nice :)

[Fawnn]

Thank you for your support here in the Canteen.

Beautiful song!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

SOUP REPORT
Cook # 1
Cream of Broccoli soup
2 bowls
End of Soup Report

[Fawnn]

Yum!!! (I'm trying to decide on what to fix to eat. I'm leaning toward a sweet potato and a steak!)

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, Bogdan. I am so sorry for your loss.
My sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

[HiJinx]

Do you bake your sweet potatoes?

That is sooooo yummy!!

[HiJinx]

400?