FReeper Canteen ~ WASPs Honored with Congressional Gold Medal ~ 12 March 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS ~
~ Honored with Congressional Gold Medal ~

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

President Barack Obama signs S.614 in the Oval Office July 1 at the White House. The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots. The WASP program was established during World War II, and from 1942 to 1943, more than 1,000 women joined, flying 60 million miles of noncombat military missions. Of the women who received their wings as Women Airforce Service Pilots, approximately 300 are living today. Official White House photo by Pete Souza

Deanie Parrish, a former pilot who flew for the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II, receives the Congressional Medal of Honor on behalf of all 1,102 women pilots as members of Congress and several speakers look on, including Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, second from left, and Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, in front, recovering from a broken leg. DoD photo by Linda Hosek

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz returns a salute from Bernice "Bee" Heyda during a reception March 9, 2010, at the Women in Military Service to America Memorial in Arlington, Va. U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya

Kay Kyser ~ Always

Connee Boswell ~ Bell Bottom Trousers

Glenn Miller ~ Chattanooga Choo Choo

Clyde Lucas ~ Dance With A Dolly

Carmen Cavallaro ~ Dancing In The Dark

Jan Nicolai holds a photo of Helen Jo Anderson Severson, a deceased pilot from South Dakota who flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots during world War II, during a wreath-laying and remembrance ceremony for all 1,102 pilots at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., March 9, 2010. The ceremony was part of a two-day event in which all pilots will receive the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol for their service. DoD photo by Linda Hosek

Cheryl Marie Michell Van Riper holds the photo of her aunt, Marie Mitchell, a deceased pilot who flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots during world War II, during a wreath-laying and remembrance ceremony for all 1,102 pilots at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., March 9, 2010. The ceremony was part of a two-day event in which all pilots will receive the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol for their service. DoD photo by Linda Hosek

Bing Crosby ~ Down By The River, Only Forever, It’s Easy To Remember

Ella Fitzgerald ~ I’ll Always Be In Love With You

Jo Stafford with The Paul Weston Band ~ I'll Be Seeing You

Hal Kemp with Skinnay Ennis ~ I've Got A Date With An Angel

Jimmy Brown, Bobby Haggart, and Band ~ Mam’selle

Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, military members and guests salute a wreath and roses dedicated to the 38 out of 1,102 women pilots who died during service to their country during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., March 9, 2010. The ceremony was part of an event in which all pilots will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol. The women were civilian pilots and the first to fly military aircraft under the direction of U.S. forces. Fewer than 300 women are alive and more than half were expected to attend the events. DoD photo by Linda Hosek

Rose Penn Ross, a pilot who flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II, poses for a photo for her family at the Air Force Memorial after a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the pilots at the memorial in Arlington, Va., March 10, 2010. The ceremony is part of a two-day event to honor the 1,102 women civilian pilots who served their country by flying military aircraft under the direction of U.S. military forces. DoD photo by Linda Hosek

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Thanks, SandRat, for the heads up!

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[luvie]

I know that’s true.

Once I was driving home and ran into a sudden, strong sleet storm. I was sliding all over the road...sideways...before I knew what was happening. It scared me, so, after scraping the ice off my windshield, I crept down the highway to the next little town and found an open bank. I called my husband and then wondered how to get to a place to stay, as the bank was closing. A man, who was sitting to one side told me to follow him to the next, bigger, town where I could find a motel or a restautant to stay at until the storm past. I followed him...very slowly...till we got there. He then pointed out the locations, then drove off. I never got his name, but did get to thank him.

A Highway Angel.
I KNOW it.

[Taxman]

My first flight instructor, in the summer of 1963, was a WASP — Virginia N. “Pat” Grant. She was a great pilot and a most excellent flight instructor.

In 1965, I came back to Jacksonville and thanked her for providing me with a strong basic aviation education which helped me earn my Navy Wings of Gold.

I’m glad the WASPs are finally getting the recognition they so richly deserve. Their exploits are the stuff legends are made of!

[Liberty Valance]

Muriel Martin spent four years helping train fighter pilots as a Women's Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, during WWII. God Bless Texas lady pilots.

[luvie]

Great thread about those brave women. A lot of them were stationed about 95 miles from here in Sweetwater, Texas. I love to read about them! Thanks, Kathy!

[El Gran Salseron]

Reminder to everyone:

“The Pacific”, the “sequel” to “Band Of Brothers” starts Sunday night on HBO at 7 Central Time.

[luvie]

Now..that's funny!

[HiJinx]

My car ended up with a vacuum hose issue...fixed and no charge! Yippee!!

Woo-Hoo, you got one o' them good mechanics!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

[HiJinx]

We’re all tuned up and ready to go - DVR is set, ‘cause I’m sure the granddaughter isn’t going to want to watch it.

[TASMANIANRED]

Prayer lifted.

[HiJinx]

Hey, Taz!
It’s Friday!
Almost...
For what it’s worth...

[oldteen]

Wow..that gave me a chill.

[HiJinx]

Gettin’ close...

[HiJinx]

Are we there yet?

[HiJinx]

Is it okay if the call came about 6 hours ago?

[SandRat]

Not yet.

[TASMANIANRED]

Prayers.

[SandRat]

The call can come at anytime or multiple times.

[SandRat]

100?

[TASMANIANRED]

Prayers.