040611-N-9319H-054 USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), June 11, 2004 - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors salute the American flag during the memorial service for President Ronald Reagan on the flight deck aboard his namesake aircraft carrier. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) held a special memorial in conjunction with state funeral services in Washington, D.C. The ship is circumnavigating South America during transit to its new homeport of San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Angel G. Hilbrands. (RELEASED)
050605-N-0905V-010 Persian Gulf (June 5, 2005) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) displays exceptional pride and patriotism as the battle flag is unfurled on her way through the Persian Gulf. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security operations in order to set the conditions for security and stability in the region. Vinson will end its deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and commence a three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez (RELEASED)
030322-N-2578S-001 Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 22, 2003) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) toward Iraq during the initial stages of shock and awe. Porter is deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraqs weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Christopher Senenko. (RELEASED)
030626-N-1539M-002 North Kingstown, R.I. (June 26, 2003) - The U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Team, "Blue Angels" soars over Old Glory as they perform the "Delta Formation" during an air show in North Kingstown, R.I., celebrating the centennial of powered flight. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Saul McSween. (RELEASED)
ah, well, ah, er.. unless you think I am being a piggy with Excuse's graphics....
Excuse_my_bellicosity - absolutely beyond my hopes. Wouldn't it be wonderful to know/see the responses of the ones who signed the Declaration of Independence and the other patriots who fought for independence to KNOW what the USA would be like now? I am sure there would be much pride & much sadness.
Thank you for your faithfulness in providing excellent graphics that make us smile & make us proud.
And what good things are you doing this week=end????