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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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!
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~ 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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

An Egyptian doctor examines a local woman during a Medical Civilian Assistance Program in Hajjikhuil, Afghanistan, April 22, 2004. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Watkins Keough

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ricky George distributes toothbrushes to Afghan children during a Medical Civilian Assistance Program in Hajjikhuil, Afghanistan, April 22, 2004. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Watkins Keough

[Diva Betsy Ross]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Love it, Radix!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

040426-N-3228G-006 Marine Corps Air Base, Kaneohe, Hawaii (Apr. 26, 2004) - Lt. j.g. Justin Hane, left, assigned to the "Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4), trains with instructors in the 2F-87 Operational Flight Trainer, a full motion P-3C Orion aircraft flight simulator, at the Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two Training Facility. Aircrew personnel from VP-4 and other Hawaii-based P-3C squadrons routinely train at the facility to maintain mission readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin. (RELEASED)

040426-N-2038L-005 Port Everglades, Fla. (Apr. 26, 2004) - The crew assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Trenton (LPD 14) "man the rails" as a commercial tugboat pushes them closer to the pier as they prepare to moor in Port Everglades, Fla., for Fleet Week 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class William Lovelady. (RELEASED)

040425-N-0905V-004 Pacific Ocean (Apr. 25, 2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94) flies past the island of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after receiving a "wave off" just prior to landing. The Bremerton, Wash.-based aircraft carrier is underway for her first time since completing a successful Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspection. Vinson and embarked Fleet Reserve Squadrons (FRS) are conducting training and carrier qualifications off the Southern California coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez. (RELEASED)

[jwalsh07]

Oh sweet Jesus. My heartfelt condolences bogdanPolska12.

May God keep your wife and her friend close and bless you in this terrible time.

I am so sorry for you and your little one.

[ColoradoSlim]

Thank you very kindly. We heard from our nephew (19 years old with the 3rd Marines, on his 2nd tour of Iraq) 3am this morning. He's up near Syria. I'm guessing they must be trying to stop the bad guys from coming in, but he wouldn't talk about it. He sounded a little worried and said he hadn't gotten our mail or packages in a while, and asked for toilet paper.

Our prayers are with all the military families and all the fine men and women serving for and with our country.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

That 1st pic is awesome!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

On my way to vessel inspection.
Back later.

[ColoradoSlim]

Thank you, I promise I will. He's a real good boy. He is an Eagle Scout. His grandma was a Colorado State Senator. He wants to be a Fireman when he gets out. Our thoughts are with him and all the other fine men and women that are in this country's service every day.

[ColoradoSlim]

Thank you very much. Were pulling for everyone and pray that this thing is over real soon.

[StarCMC]

Dear God please be with these people...Icannot stop the tears.

[Soaring Feather]

Welcome to The Canteen. Please thank your nephew for his service.

[ColoradoSlim]

Thank you, I will. His younger brother is going in the Marines in June. He's a good boy too, wants to be just like his big brother.

[StarCMC]

Welcome to the Canteen ColoradoSlim!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

You have quite a family there Slim. Please thank each of them for me as well. I will add your Nephew to my prayer list,and I hope you will come by and keep us updated. Please stop by and hang out with us from time to time!

Glad to have you here!

PS... are you from Colorado?

[SandRat]

bogdanPolska12 coming to your wife Magda

[MoJo2001]

Welcome To The Canteen, Colorado Slim!!

Please thank your nephew for his service to America. And for his little brother that will be joining the USMC soon.

God Bless your family!

[MoJo2001]

Hello Star!

How are you doing this evening??

Having fun??

[StarCMC]

I'm good - got to meet Darkwing this afternoon. He reccommended a fabulous restaurant and we are sitting around here feeling FAT tonight! LOL!! I will post a pic as soon as I get it off the camera!! :o)

[Brad’s Gramma]

STEALING KATHY'S flag, I'd love to WELCOME you to the Canteen! Stealing pics are fun. Stealing KATHY'S pics are LOTS of fun. :-)