FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico ~ 01 MARCH 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico

Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas. With an area of approximately 1,700 square miles, it is the second largest such installation in the Army behind the adjacent White Sands Missile Range, and the largest TRADOC installation.

Nestled at the base of the rugged Franklin Mountains, Fort Bliss was established in 1848 to support settlers and act as a liaison to the Native American population and the Mexican government, making it one of the oldest Army posts.

In 1878, Fort Bliss was established as a permanent post; the Buffalo Soldiers of the Ninth Cavalry were sent to Fort Bliss to prevent further trouble over the salt beds and the usage of Rio Grande water for irrigation purposes.

In January 1914, John J. Pershing arrived in El Paso to take command of the Army 8th Brigade that was stationed at Fort Bliss. At the time, the Mexican Revolution was in underway in Mexico, and the 8th Brigade had been assigned the task of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

In March 1915, under the command of General Frederick Funston, Pershing led the 8th Brigade on the failed 1916–1917 Punitive Expedition into Mexico in search of the outlaw Pancho Villa.

Learn More About The History Of Fort Bliss Here!

Fort Bliss is the home of seven Forces Command warfighting units - the 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 204th MI Battalion, and the 978th Military Police Company.

 Over its distinguished history, Fort Bliss has served as an infantry post, a cavalry post, and the premier Air Defense Center of Excellence. With 1.1 million acres, this post is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and can accommodate every weapon system in the Army.

 Excellent ranges and training area, coupled with the third longest runway in the nation, make Fort Bliss a premiere facility for training, mobilization and deploying combat forces. The Mission at Fort Bliss is to train, sustain, mobilize, and deploy members of the joint team to conduct global, full spectrum operations in support of the national military strategy, while providing for the well-being of the regional military community.

   

Learn More About Fort Bliss Here!

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We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome to all things Scottish! Our motto is, if it's nae Scottish, it's crap!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Howdy, Taz! (((hugs)))

Hope you had a good weekend!...and that the weather is improving
so your garden can grow!

I saw on of hubby’s TV cooks fixing “kale coleslaw” the other
night and thought of you! :)

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!!

Party at Taz's new place, time TBA

[ConorMacNessa]

THE SOLDIER’S CODE

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Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses troops of the 101st Airborne Division 5JUN1944 prior to D-Day Normandy

The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[BIGLOOK]

I'm not really sure it's a state anymore, Doc. Since the last election it's just a fiefdom and a vacation spot for the rich and infamous. (I made a note not to interject politics into the Canteen....and am truly sorry. Facts are facts.)

How's the knee?

[luvie]

Waaaah...I want rain! :)

[TASMANIANRED]

Got my head handed to me at work.

My little garden got flooded last night.. I might have to replant.

[TASMANIANRED]

We’ll fire up the grill.

Have a keg right after everyone puts a few hours in on the garden.

[BIGLOOK]

That's what I'd heard across your area. That and flooding due to heavy rains.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Taz....did your farm house close? A house warming in your near future? *hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

The knee is doing great, thanks! I'm not sure Maryland is a state anymore - it's just a vehicle for collecting taxes. I apologize for the political interjection.



Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[PROCON]

I'm really happy for you, it has been a long haul, huh?!

Great place to spend time in the summer?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not to worry...the internet here at work has been snail slow all day. Has the weather settled down so you can assume a reasonable night’s sleep?

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Ma...you mean I got fifth being that late?:)

Hope your day went well....a busy one here! *hugs*

[PROCON]

I apologize for the political interjection.

Ma...Conor is doing politics!!!

[luvie]

Hate to hear each of those. Shame to spend all that time on
preparing your garden just to see it washed away. :)

Sooooooo....you got your new place? Couldn’t help but notice
Pro’s announcement! Congrats! :)

[BIGLOOK]

Join the club....

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha ProCon!

Never snitch on a brother....

[ConorMacNessa]

REFLECTIONS – VIETNAM MEMORIAL

All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!



And I don’t give a damn what Walter Cronkite said – we were kickin’ ass when I was there and it was an Honorable Cause!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!