FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 30 May 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ FINALLY FRIDAY ~

ALASKAN EAGLE

An F-15E Eagle jet receives fuel at almost 30,000 feet above ground from an KC-135 Stratotanker boom over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training mission in support of Northern Edge 2008, May 14, 2008. The KC-135 belongs to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Rob Dolan

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Face of Defense: Band Member Keeps Division Gym in Tune

Army Sgt. Jared Bargas (right), a Houston native who serves as the training noncommissioned officer in charge with the 4th Infantry Division Band, receives the Army Achievement Medal on May 17, 2008, from Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert Nixon, a native of Lebanon, Ohio, bandmaster with the 4th Infantry Division Band. Bargas was recognized for the hard work and initiative he displayed during the renovation of the Multinational Division Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division Gym on Camp Liberty, Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jorge Medina, Multinational Division Baghdad

Twinkle Toes

Too Soon To Know

So Good

She

Crawling Back

Army to Equip Brigade with 'Land Warrior'

Cpt. J. Dow Covey and Staff Sgt. Justin Evaristo, both assigned to 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, move around the corner of a building to secure its perimeter for the Mobile Civil Military Operations Center in Mushahidah, Iraq (2007). Photo by Program Executive Office Soldier

Ride Away

Born To Be Loved By You

Communication Breakdown

Cry Softly Lonely One

Pretty Paper

Navy Sails into 21st New York Fleet Week

080521-N-8907D-701 NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals (Released)

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

My honor and pleasure. I am SO glad that things have calmed down some. I'm also glad he's in a tank!! Thanks, Chris, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

080521-N-8907D-822 NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) spell out "I Love NY" while pulling into New York City during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals (Released)

[Dubya]

IMPORTANCE: HIGH PRIORITY!

Immediate Assistance Requested

I have been requested by Colonel Len Hayes, USMC (Ret) to assist in locating any Marine or Corpsman who served with B/1/1 in Korea on Sep 21, 1950. On that date the IstBn, 1st Marines were involved in the attack on Yongdong-po. B Company attacked over a series of dikes outside the town and the western part of Yongdong-po and suffered heavy casualties. One Pit Ldr, Lt Connor Hollingsworth, from B/1/1 was severely wounded and many have stated previously that he should be awarded an award for his heroic conduct during this engagement with the enemy.

After the Seoul engagement the Company Commander, Captain Bland was transferred to Wpns Co. Capt Bland (Lt Col Bland, USMC (Ret) recently passed away) but prior to his passing sent an E-Mail to Lt Col Marvin D. Gardner, USMC (Ret) highly recommending Ist Lt Hollingsworth for an award. The Awards Board at HQMC refused to accept this unsigned Personal Award Recommendation submitted by the former Co Cdr, now deceased. Lt Col Gardner’s recommendation was considered acceptable to the Awards Board, but we need one additional, signed & notarized statement from another Marine or Corpsman who witnessed Ist Lt Hollingsworth’s heroic actions during that engagement.

Captain Hollingsworth was medically separated from the USMC on Nov 1, 1950. He is being recommended for the Bronze Star Medal w/v and we have been informed that he is not expected to live. Those that knew him would like to see him receive this award before he passes away. Ist Lt Hollingsworth was the Plt Ldr of the 3rd Pit of B/lIt. Anyone having witnessed the heroic actions by the Lt are asked to contact Colonel Len Hayes, USMC (Ret’d). Business Mgr of the 1st Marine Division Assn. LtGen Dick Carey, USMC (Ret’d) is also working on this award. Colonel Hayes may be reached by calling (760) 967 - 8561/62 (Office) or (760) 712 - 7088(Cell). Time is of the essence.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANY MEMBERS OF 1/1 WHO MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST.

S/F,
Don Greenlaw
Captain, USMC(Ret)
Marine Mustang

[Kathy in Alaska]

[SandRat]

OOPs! 135 total distance. lol

[SandRat]

I just admitted my goof. 135 round trip.

[SandRat]

Day is finally done, WHEW!

Internment of Jackalopebreeder was well attended.

MrsSR is off at a Quilting retreat so I can relax for a whole weekend.

How's yours day?

[Kathy in Alaska]

My working day went well. I dropped my vehicle off at the mechanic's to have its IM.....failed its IM test, and now I have to scramble to get the carburetor “tuned”, tweaked”, “rebuilt”, whatever, so it will pass. Then I got a call from my brother that he was at the hospital with my Dad and Mom. My Dad has been complaining off and on of lower right pain for a couple days. My brother just called and the doc is trying to get him admitted this afternoon and then a procedure this weekend.

[SandRat]

PRayers for your father.

[MeekMom]

Prayers offered for your Dad, Kathy.

[Joya]

Hi Kathy,

Thank you for your hospitality. Wish I had more time/energy for hanging out.

Cheerio,
Joya