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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
~ Road Trip: Fort Rucker, Alabama ~
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He was an Air Traffic Controller. It was great to be on the Flight line and have the Huey's or Cobras come in.
Ed
Mother Rucker, my Alma Mater. Thank you for posting.
Above the Best!
Back in the 1930s, my childhood home was loving and happy, but my parents were often away. On those occasions, the center of warmth in our home was the kitchen and our tiny, joyous housekeeper named Annie.
I spent many hours with Annie, sitting at our kitchen table reading books or playing with toys and listening to her sing and hum spirituals and hymns. From her heart sprang a continual flow of wisdom, cheerfulness, and song.
One morning, with childish exuberance, I used a racial slur I had heard. “Oh my, no,” she said, and then proceeded to pour out her heart in a gentle lecture on the harm and hurt in that, accompanied by a terrible sadness in her eyes. I never used that word again.
I learned that we cause unfathomable sorrow when we dishonor and debase others through bigotry. Every human being is created in the image of God—more like God than any other creature and worthy of honor. To demean that image is to wound another human being at the deepest level.
There is but one race: the human race. God “has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth” (Acts 17:26). We are of the same family, made to be treasured and cherished by one another.
Read: Acts 17:22–31
I got my flight training at Mother Rucker 1980-1981 soloing in the TH-55 LOB (little orange bastard. It took all my concentration to handle George the throttle, the pedals. cyclic and collective and keep that thing in the air.
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It was Camp Rucker in the 1950’s. I think it was renamed during the Vietnam War. They trained the helicopter pilots there.
The first time we were there was shortly after the Korean War, and Dad was in flight school. The second time was in the mid 60’s and Dad was a flight instructor.
One of my brothers later became a helicopter pilot, and he was stationed there as well. I'm sending him this link ... I'm sure he'll enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks again. Your post brings back so many sweet memories.
Several years ago, I saw an article in the Dothan paper about a trailer park outside Ft. Rucker.
The owner of the park said Dan Quayle, George Bush and Al Gore had all lived in his park.
I later saw where Al Gore and Tipper had indeed lived there. Never did check out the others but assume it must be true.
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Thank you, lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Morning sunshine
followed by isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.
Hot. High around 90F.
Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30%.
~ Tonight...Scattered thunderstorms.
Low near 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 50%. Rainfall may reach one inch.
What's with this heatwave already?
We were having a nice spring. Was loving
the 70s temp and low humidity.
Okay, back on schedule (sort of).
Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
We did. Strange, no picnic or family get-togethers though.
Hubby and I spent a couple days in Delaware.
Saw the beach for about 5 minutes but it was
wayyyyy to crowded for us.
Spent yesterday hanging around house watching movies.
Oldest granddaughter came over Sunday
and spent the night with us.
She'll soon be going off to college (sniffle...sniffle)
Today I'll be taking care of some household chores.
Time for me to make my rounds.
Need to catch up on pings and posts.
Please stay right where you are.
Now remember, the Canteen is
So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM...DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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