060619-N-0490C-013 Atlantic Ocean (June 19, 2006) - Sailors stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) watch from the flight deck as an F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcats" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), performs a high speed fly by. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Miguel A. Contreras (RELEASED)

060618-N-9389D-107 Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Benjamin Dennis (RELEASED)

060620-N-5837R-012 Philippine Sea (June 20, 2006) - An airman stationed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) performs a final look over on a SH-60B Seahawk before flight operations. Shoup is assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group currently participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Timothy C. Roache Jr. (RELEASED)

060619-N-5549O-006 Philippine Sea (June 19, 2006) - An SH-60F Seahawk lands prior to the beginning of night flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kevin S. O'Brien (RELEASED)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

Good Morning, Billie! Wearing red here.


	*Meg*

To All Who Serve Our Country Thank You!

Have a great day!

The soldiers of the Salem, Mt. Vernon, and West Frankfort National Guard stand at attention during their welcome home ceremony at Mt. Vernon Township high School.

Local National Guard Members Saluted for Service in Iraq