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1 posted on 08/19/2013 5:59:44 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!








"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

2 posted on 08/19/2013 6:00:17 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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3 posted on 08/19/2013 6:00:49 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Image Conscious

August 20, 2013

When going through old family photos, my cousins and I joke about which physical characteristics we’ve inherited. We notice primarily the negative ones: short legs, crooked teeth, unruly cowlicks. All of us can easily identify in our ancestors our own least favorite body part. In addition to physical attributes, we also inherited character traits—some good, some not so good. But we don’t always pay as much attention to those.

According to my unscientific observations, people try all kinds of methods to overcome physical imperfections—exercise routines, weight-loss programs, makeup, hair coloring, cosmetic surgery. But instead of trying to overcome our character flaws, we tend to use them as an excuse for behaving badly. I suppose this is because changing our looks is easier than changing our character. But imagine how much better off we’d be if we put our energy into character development.

As God’s children, we’re not limited by our genetic makeup. We can surrender our flaws to Him and allow Him to fulfill the potential He had in mind when He created us as unique expressions of His love. The power of God’s Spirit and the life of God’s Son are at work in us, conforming us to His image (2 Cor. 3:18).

I know, Lord, that You’re more interested in the
condition of my heart than my outward appearance.
Please make me into the person You want me to be—
filled with kindness, patience, integrity, and love.
The Spirit develops in us the clear image of Christ.

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, 17-18

We all . . . are being transformed . . . by the Spirit of the Lord. —2 Corinthians 3:18
Bible in a Year:
Psalms 105-106; 1 Corinthians 3


5 posted on 08/19/2013 6:05:20 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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Howdy, Lauren! (((hugs)))

Thanks for a great road trip! I’ve been through Meridian many times going back and forth to GA, but didn’t know this Naval Air Station was there. Good stuff to know! :)

Hope you are still enjoying being with your kids and grandkids! :)


17 posted on 08/19/2013 6:27:54 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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Love it! I have been to Meridian about 3 times in my life. What a wonderful place. I went to “A” School in August 1987 for Yeoman “A” School. I visited the place twice after. I always enjoyed the hotel parties on weekends.....lol.


20 posted on 08/19/2013 6:35:19 PM PDT by napscoordinator ( Santorum-Bachmann 2016 for the future of the Country!)
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When I joined the Marines in 1969 I was given a three month future report date. To fill the time I worked at the mess hall at NAS Meridian. Very early morning shift. I was the dish washer, floor moper and any thing else they wanted me to do.

I live about 14 miles from there now. The air field is named McCain field after the SOB RINO’s father.


22 posted on 08/19/2013 6:44:16 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings



24 posted on 08/19/2013 6:53:09 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings



25 posted on 08/19/2013 6:53:14 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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That’s pretty cool. I never knew that was there.


29 posted on 08/19/2013 6:59:09 PM PDT by Bodleian_Girl (No tag line today)
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How far is it from Sparta, Miss? lol.

Of “In the Heat of the Night” fame.


30 posted on 08/19/2013 7:00:08 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: laurenmarlowe; dixiechick2000; Travis McGee; Pelham; chasio649; mrsmel; WKB; Squantos; onyx
late April 1961 I think....

middle of the night

dad and mom got me up at 4 years old middle of the night and loaded me in my quilt on the huge backseat of the old creme/gold Pontiac Star Chief to make a hurried ride from Jackson to Meridian on old US 80

clickity clack concrete highway

dad was finishing up his 7 years as by then Miss ANG squadron captain (F100s)...tacital...so this was right up his alley....sweet in the age of SAC

and they had been called emergency to fly down to Homestead or McDill...not sure

Mom was worried...

he rode in his old flightsuit I still have and his blue cap tilted a bit

and tennis shoes...I still remember those Chucks..lol

today Chucks on grown men are for hipster sissies

anyhow mom was worried and the drive back home was long

it was chilly and high dewpoint and on the way back we stopped in Newton for coffee and breakfast...the Cold War.....that and kneeling under our desks or in hallways against the wall...God love em.

49 posted on 08/19/2013 9:55:03 PM PDT by wardaddy (the next Dark Ages are coming as Western Civilization crumbles with nary a whimper)
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To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; ...
N.A.A.S. Meridian! VT-7! My first duty station.

Was stationed there Sept. 1966 to May, 1968.

Got my Third Class Crow as a CS in April, 1968. I remember the galley well! Spent 9 months mess cookin' before I deceided to strike for Commiassaryman.

Went down there 2 years ago for a visit. The base has REALLY changed since I was stationed ther.

65 posted on 08/20/2013 4:20:56 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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70 posted on 08/20/2013 5:42:05 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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