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Serving The Best Troops In The World
| The Canteen Kids
Posted on 02/14/2006 5:31:20 PM PST by MoJo2001
Hi! I'm The Sailor and MoJo's youngest son. My nickname at home is *Tibby*. You've probably seen my older brother, hotstreak, before. I'm 6 years old and currently in First Grade.
See the big guy pictured above? Do you know him who he is? If you like the NBA, you'll know it's Shaquille O'Neal.
He, hotstreak, and myself are part of a special community. We're proudly known as *military brats*. His father was in the Army while our Dad is in the Navy. Military brat is an informal term for a child who has one or more parents who serves or served full-time in the military. It implies that such an upbringing is different in important ways from that experienced by those in the community at large, and can be an insult or a compliment, depending on the context. Although brat is usually taken to mean a spoiled child, military brats are usually considered more disciplined than their stateside peers.
Click here for a neat story about him and one of our heroes. Other famous *Military Brats* Johnny Damon Kathy Lee Gifford Mia Hamm Crystal Kay Kris Kristofferson Martin Lawrence Shawn Michaels Jim Morrison Nelly Priscilla Presley Jeri Ryan Blair Underwood Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. Lionel Richie Victoria Principal Mary-Louise Parker Mitch Pleggi Hunter "Patch" Adams Christina Aguilara Jessica Alba Leslie M. Alexander Michael J. Alexander Ray Allen America Michael Anderson Rick Atkinson B Barbara Babcock Alonzo Babers Kendall Baker Bob Barr Sarah Bird John Blaha Susan Blakely Neal Boortz Deborah Bryant LeVar Burton C Julia Campbell James Carroll John Casper Eddie Cheever James Clapper Glenn Close Henri Cole Pat Conroy Donald G. Cook Deedee Corrandini Vivian Crea Robert Davenport Diane Mott Davidson Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. John Denver Faye Dunaway Ann Dunwoody Robert Duval Michael J. Fox *Some of these folks were schooled overseas with military brats or themselves military brats. *More info here. Are you a military brat? Where have you lived? Did you go to school overseas? Do you still keep in touch with those friends? Thank you to all of our Troops, Veterans, and family members. Thank you to our fellow military brats! We're everywhere!! |
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteenkids; military; patriotic; troopssupport; troopsupport
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To: cbkaty; jdrgarland
And we thank our veterans for their service to America.
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posted on
02/14/2006 7:54:10 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: CMS
Thank you, CMS, for helping keep us free.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.
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posted on
02/14/2006 7:54:41 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: CMS
123
posted on
02/14/2006 7:55:43 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Thanks, tx, for your service to our country.
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posted on
02/14/2006 7:56:19 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
I have to go now Ma.
Good night and sweet dreams everyone.
To: Its_me_K.E.T.; WVNan
Thank you, Brian, 3rd ACR, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.
126
posted on
02/14/2006 7:57:44 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: Old Sarge; Skyraider
127
posted on
02/14/2006 7:58:16 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: EsmeraldaA
Good night, Es.....prayers following you. ((HUGS))
128
posted on
02/14/2006 7:59:52 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: StarCMC
Well, there's a relief. No offense to any Mascoutahans that there may be on here, but of all the places I lived in those fifteen years, Mascoutah was the worst. When we got moved on base after two months, it was a huge relief to be out of that town.
We moved there in 1978 from Montgomery, Alabama. I never encountered such a backwards assed, predjudiced people in my life - it was insane there. I saw the Klan one time in our three years in Alabama, but saw them several times a month up there.
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posted on
02/14/2006 8:04:30 PM PST
by
Tennessee_Bob
("Those who "abjure" violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf.")
To: MoJo2001
Hugs to Tibby and thank you for letting him share his story.
Navy Reserve Husband, many moons ago, both children born in the Navy and now have a Grandson in the Navy. No one qualifies as a Navy brat..there's always the possibility of a great grand brat!
GO NAVY!
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posted on
02/14/2006 8:05:43 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: HiJinx; Radix
131
posted on
02/14/2006 8:07:10 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: SevenofNine
I cannot believe how upset the idiot MSM is about a local Texas paper getting the scoop on them, who are insisting the the White House, et al do their work for them.
132
posted on
02/14/2006 8:10:05 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: EsmeraldaA; StarCMC
133
posted on
02/14/2006 8:11:32 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Please don't get me started on the MSM.
134
posted on
02/14/2006 8:15:33 PM PST
by
El Gran Salseron
(The FR Canteen's Resident Equal Opportunity Male Chauvinist Pig)
To: El Gran Salseron
I won't....they are beyond despicable. I will say no more.
135
posted on
02/14/2006 8:20:34 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: Tennessee_Bob
Whew -- we were moving in a parallel universe. I moved here in 1976 from Decatur, AL. LOL
136
posted on
02/14/2006 8:22:11 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: MEG33
Good evening, MEG.....what a name that would be. Grand Brat! LOL!
137
posted on
02/14/2006 8:22:27 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: MoJo2001
February 15, 2006
Band Of Brothers
I . . . fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ. Colossians 1:24
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Of all Shakespeare's great plays, Henry V may rank as the most heroic. In one stirring scene, the English army stands fearfully before superior French troops. King Henry challenges his men to take heart. Because the battle will be fought on "the feast of Crispian," their victory will be remembered in its yearly celebration. The king tells his men, "This day is called the feast of Crispian . . . . We in it shall be remembered; we few, we happy few, we band of brothers."
Today, the US Marine Corps refers to itself as a "band of brothers." There is something about interdependence and personal sacrifice while under fire that binds people together for life.
Christians facing opposition can also have such a bond. Paul wrote, "I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ" (Colossians 1:24).
Did Paul believe Christ's suffering on the cross was insufficient? No, His atonement was completely adequate for all our sin. What Paul meant was that as we complete Christ's work on earth amid painful opposition, we share in His sufferings. Jesus suffered for obeying the will of God, and so must we. But like Paul, we can find joy as we draw closer to our Lord and our band of brothers and sisters. Dennis Fisher
Oh, how we need support in times
Of suffering and despair
Upheld with love by saints of God
Who understand and care. D. De Haan
Suffering can be a magnet that draws the Christian close to Christ and fellow Christians.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering?
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posted on
02/14/2006 8:22:47 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I will not discuss my loathing for Norah O'Donnell. She's just prettier than David Gregory..
139
posted on
02/14/2006 8:25:17 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: GoldStarBrother
Thanks, Gold, for today's music. Hank is always a winner.
140
posted on
02/14/2006 8:25:34 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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