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Operation Tribute to Freedom Homecoming Pics ~ USS Boxer (I dare you to show these, CBS.)
Defend America ^ | May 5, 2004

Posted on 05/05/2004 6:07:01 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

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Family members await the arrival of their loved ones on the pier at Naval Station San Diego, Calif. USS Boxer returned to San Diego after completing a three-and-a-half month deployment in support of troop rotations in Iraq. Boxer off-loaded personnel and equipment for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during its second deployment in less than a year. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Danielle M. Sosa
 

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USS Boxer returns to San Diego after its second deployment in less than a year after returning from a regularly scheduled deployment in August 2003.
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Family and friends of the crew assigned to USS Boxer wait to welcome them home after the ship's deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel A. Jones
 
 
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  USS Boxer returns to San Diego after its deployment in support of troop rotation in Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley J. Sapp
 

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Cartagena reunites with his wife after disembarking from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley J. Sapp

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Chief Petty Officer Charles Rosenbalm reunites with his daughter after disembarking from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Danielle M. Sosa

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: California; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: freedom; gnfi; goodguys; homecoming; honor; iraq; sacrifice; supportourtroops
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1 posted on 05/05/2004 6:07:02 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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To: MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; ...
 
Thank you!
 
 
PICS, PING!
 
8 Iraq Homecoming Tips                                                                     
 ~ Veterans advice for friends and loved ones.

2 posted on 05/05/2004 6:08:47 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Nice pictures! Thanks for posting them!
3 posted on 05/05/2004 6:09:58 AM PDT by Miss Marple
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Welocme Home LHD -4, the Golden Gator.
4 posted on 05/05/2004 6:13:22 AM PDT by fourscore (Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thanks!
5 posted on 05/05/2004 6:15:05 AM PDT by F14 Pilot (Don't give in without a FIGHT)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
BTTT
6 posted on 05/05/2004 6:22:07 AM PDT by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Nice!
7 posted on 05/05/2004 6:26:24 AM PDT by Leisler (Everything is forbidden except when expressly permitted.)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Navy bump
8 posted on 05/05/2004 6:29:41 AM PDT by Lakeside
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thank you. :-)
9 posted on 05/05/2004 6:33:31 AM PDT by lysie (Accumulating FRequent FReeper miles.)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Go NAVY!
10 posted on 05/05/2004 6:37:54 AM PDT by Levante
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thanks RC,

Great Pictures,

Uplifting start for today.

I hope to be there to get the pictures
when my son comes home.

God Bless
to All.

Semper Fi
marine mom/wife
11 posted on 05/05/2004 6:39:59 AM PDT by sns5151
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Thank you.
12 posted on 05/05/2004 6:41:20 AM PDT by RightWingMama
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To: sns5151
I hope to be there to get the pictures when my son comes home.

((Hugs)) to you, and please send your Lt. thanks from one of his many grateful allies on the homefront.

One more:

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MEET THE PRESSU.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dwayne Squires, an aviation ordnanceman, talks to reporters April 29, 2004, at San Diego Naval Base, Calif., after stepping off the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer to greet his wife and newborn baby girl. During its second deployment in less than a year, the Boxer provided amphibious lift of essential personnel and equipment for 1st Marine Expeditionary Unit and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel A. Jones 
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13 posted on 05/05/2004 6:45:29 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
bump
14 posted on 05/05/2004 6:53:19 AM PDT by God luvs America (Support Our Troops....Don't vote for Kerry!)
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To: Miss Marple
I have been on the receiving end of those welcomes as a sailor, and nothing feels better. Thank you for the pictures- they always bring a lump to my throat!
15 posted on 05/05/2004 7:00:11 AM PDT by ThinkingMan (Tagline holding out for a larger contract.)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Welcome Home, Bump!
16 posted on 05/05/2004 7:04:30 AM PDT by SAMWolf (I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
As much as I appreciate the posting of the pictures, because of the name of the ship, I can't help but be reminded of our disgusting excuse for a Senator.
17 posted on 05/05/2004 7:10:30 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (There are people in power who are truly evil.)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
thanks from one of his many grateful allies on the homefront.


Will do.

And Thank You.

Kiddies are up and running.

So, feeling like a one legged man in a
butt kickin' contest.

I'll be standing by for more pics in between diapers, hotdogs, and sippy cups.


Semper Fi

marine mom/wife

18 posted on 05/05/2004 7:12:53 AM PDT by sns5151
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
I love to watch ships come home.
19 posted on 05/05/2004 7:36:01 AM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
What great memories this brings back!!

USS PRAIRIE
USS HOLLAND.... (sigh)
20 posted on 05/05/2004 7:50:18 AM PDT by curlewbird
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