GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

Dear God, who suffered
torment, agony and death upon the Cross
to free our souls from the chains of iniquity;
protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the
performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure
hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service.
Let their efforts free the people of Iraq from the
chains of slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region,
and bring all to a greater share of Your mercy.
Amen.

45 posted on 06/26/2006 12:29:56 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

46 posted on 06/26/2006 12:40:13 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Re: your # 45...Very moving presentation.
Wowza...BY GOD'S AMAZING GRACE!

47 posted on 06/26/2006 1:03:28 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Very good work. Wow wish you were here in Texas, we started a kitchen remodel project 2 weeks ago but the 2 guys who where helping haven't shown in 2 weeks to help finish the project so we are living out of boxes and eating out a lot.

Also we have a tub that needs to come out for a standalone shower stall.

48 posted on 06/26/2006 1:40:49 PM PDT by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)

WOW! That B-36 brings back memories as a kid watching them fly over our house on the approach to Fairchild AFB. Thanks.

There's a B-36 on display down the road at the old Castle AFB - Merced museum. Time for me to plan a visit. It's only about 45 miles away.

Welcome to the Castle Air Museum Web Site

Even for a Squid, and a Snipe at that, I get a rush seeing all these military aircraft. Follow the links for pics of aircraft all located in one spot. Think it will be an all-day affair to see everything.

49 posted on 06/26/2006 1:42:18 PM PDT by Diver Dave

To: Purple Mountains Maj

Thanks Maj - you'll see it again (and again). :)

50 posted on 06/26/2006 2:14:17 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

"...you'll see it again (and again). :)"

Good! I'm glad!
and...& Good! I'm glad!(again.) :)

51 posted on 06/26/2006 2:27:46 PM PDT by Majie Purple

Rus. As always thanks for posting Military Monday and for your endless support of our troops. Also, awesome job on the bathroom rehab. Dittos, wish you were in Ohio. We certainly are in need of your talent!!!!

52 posted on 06/26/2006 2:44:35 PM PDT by dutchess

To: The Mayor; Billie; ST.LOUIE1; GodBlessUSA; DollyCali; LadyX; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; ...

God Bless Our Military Men and Women and their Families

53 posted on 06/26/2006 2:46:25 PM PDT by dutchess

OOOOPS!!! We were busy cruisin' the blvd and forgot to say...

Happy Birthday, Billie!!!

54 posted on 06/26/2006 2:47:43 PM PDT by Diver Dave

To: Purple Mountains Maj

55 posted on 06/26/2006 2:50:31 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the B-36 Peacemaker - first of our bombers to be designed for nuclear payloads.

56 posted on 06/26/2006 3:32:19 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

British army demotes mascot goat after it marches out of line

By: Associated Press

LONDON -- A British army regiment's ceremonial pet goat was demoted in disgrace after it marched out of line before a host of dignitaries during a parade to mark Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, a military spokesman said Saturday.

The military mascot, a 6-year-old male goat called Billy, was downgraded from the rank of lance corporal to fusilier -- the same status as a private -- after army chiefs ruled his poor display had ruined the ceremony earlier this month at a British army base in Episkopi, western Cyprus.

Lance Cpl. Dai Davies, 22, the goat's handler, was unable to keep control during the June 16 march. The mascot darted from side to side, throwing soldiers off their stride, Capt. Crispian Coates, a spokesman, said by telephone from the base in Cyprus.

"The goat, which has been the regiment's mascot since 2001, was supposed to be leading the march, but would not stay in line," Coates said. "After consideration, the commanding officer decided he had no option but to demote Billy."

Ambassadors from Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands were among those who attended the march along with U.N. dignitaries.

Since the goat's demotion, soldiers of a lower rank are no longer expected to salute Billy as a sign of respect, Coates said.

Capt. William Rose, a soldier present at the parade, said the goat "was trying to head-butt the waist and nether regions of the drummers."

The 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh, has had a long tradition of traveling with a pet goat used in ceremonies. The Welsh regiment was presented with a goat from the royal herd in 1746, and Billy is a descendant from the same bloodline, Britain's Ministry of Defense said.

A total of 11 ceremonial pets -- including a ferret, an Indian black buck and a ram -- are kept by the British army, but regiments do not take the mascots to combat zones. British legislators were told last month that keeping the pets costs the equivalent of $55,000 a year.

57 posted on 06/26/2006 3:32:43 PM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)

Happy Birthday Billie Blue!

58 posted on 06/26/2006 5:41:57 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

59 posted on 06/26/2006 5:44:39 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: MEG33; JustAmy; The Mayor; deadhead; Purple Mountains Maj; All

60 posted on 06/26/2006 6:33:51 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul

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