To: Kathy in Alaska
2 posted on
06/14/2015 5:03:26 PM PDT by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
One of my childhood heroes.
3 posted on
06/14/2015 5:03:50 PM PDT by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
4 posted on
06/14/2015 5:04:27 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!
Chuck Yeager was a childhood hero!
Saw some of his record breaking test flights when living near Edwards AFB in '59.
6 posted on
06/14/2015 5:05:52 PM PDT by
PROCON
(CRUZing into 2016 with Ted.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening Kathy
(((HUGS)))
Lots of Sunshine, got the old grill all warmed up ready to go. Hotdogs, Hamburger and a Steak if I'm lucky!!!
Hope everyone if doing ok and having fun.
7 posted on
06/14/2015 5:09:42 PM PDT by
EXCH54FE
(Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Col Yeager was commander of the B-57 bomb support group in Bien Hoa, RVN, in May of 1965.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy. I remember hearing about this hero.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Be honest Kathy it well known fact that Chuck was big NFL fan I used him see at then LA Rams then later on LA Raider game also he was a regular at Dodger stadium
12 posted on
06/14/2015 5:17:21 PM PDT by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Kathy in Alaska
A very interesting character in addition to his heroics.
He was a good friend of Jackie Cochran who he described as a much better pilot than Amelia Earhart.
14 posted on
06/14/2015 5:27:32 PM PDT by
yarddog
(Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Look Up! June 15, 2015
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2
In a park near our home theres a trail I enjoy walking on. Along one section theres a panoramic view of red sandstone rocks in the Garden of the Gods with the majestic 14,115-foot Pikes Peak behind them. From time to time, though, I find myself walking that section occupied with some problem and looking down at the wide, smooth trail. If no one is around, I may stop and say aloud, David, look up!
The psalms known as Songs of Ascents (Ps. 120134) were sung by the people of Israel as they walked the road up to Jerusalem to attend the three annual pilgrim festivals. Psalm 121 begins, I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From whence comes my help? (v. 1). The answer follows, My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth (v. 2). The Creator is not an aloof being, but a companion who is always with us, always awake to our circumstances (vv. 3-7), guiding and guarding our journey through life from this time forth, and even forevermore (v. 8).
Along lifes path, how we need to keep our eyes fixed on God, our source of help. When were feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, its all right to say aloud, Look up!
I look up to You, Father, for You are the One who can help me. Thank You for the joys and trials in my life right now. Im grateful that I never walk alone.
Keep your eyes on Godyour source of help.
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This psalm reminds us that God is our Helper (vv. 1-3) and Keeper (vv. 4-8). As Helper, the Creator of the universe (v. 2) assists us as we journey through life, giving us the security and stability (v. 3) we need. As Keeper, God is the vigilant watchman, fully aware of the events of our lives because He never sleeps (v. 4). This reality allows us to rest in safety and serenity (Ps. 3:5; 4:8; Prov. 3:24).
15 posted on
06/14/2015 5:47:28 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy. This brings back memories of the film THE RIGHT STUFF.
26 posted on
06/14/2015 6:30:34 PM PDT by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Definitely, the Right Stuff.
31 posted on
06/14/2015 7:14:35 PM PDT by
Conservative4Ever
(Hey Hillary, ... liar, liar pants on fire.-)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I was going to look for a good photo of the General in his days with the NF-104a, the aircraft that graced so many magazine pages and model kit packaging graphics back then.
But this is better...
34 posted on
06/14/2015 7:32:11 PM PDT by
Charles Martel
(Endeavor to persevere...)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Now, there’s a hero for you! And a daredevil and an innovator and many other hats he’s worn. Thanks for his story!
37 posted on
06/14/2015 7:47:31 PM PDT by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
To: Kathy in Alaska
It's raining and I'm lovin' it, Night Owls!
40 posted on
06/14/2015 7:54:48 PM PDT by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
To: Kathy in Alaska
When my daughter turned 15 we bought her an introductory flight lesson at the local FBO in Grass Valley, CA. She went with an instructor and also her cousin in the back seat of a Cessna 172 while I walked out to the runway. They taxied off the ramp and down to the east end of the runway. Grass Valley is an uncontrolled airport and it was a not a very windy day. The traffic pattern normally takes off east to west where there is a drop off at the end of the runway. While the aircraft with my daughter is down at the east end doing the pre-flight checklist and engine run up, a Super Cub comes gliding in in the opposite direction. The Super Cub touches down and powers up to go around again. I thought, who is this idiot doing touch and goes in the opposite direction of the prevailing traffic? Anyway the 172 sneaks out while the Cub is going around. The Cub does a couple more T&Gs and departs. When my daughter gets back, she says the instructor was very excited, the Cub was being flown by General Yeager and a friend and he was thrilled to talk to them on Unicom. General Yeager is spoken of with much respect around these parts. When it comes to airplanes I’m pretty sure he knows what he is doing.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Got a stick of Beemans?
He has the right stuff.
73 posted on
06/15/2015 5:02:19 AM PDT by
Jimmy Valentine's brother
(A black mother should not have to fear her son's death whem he commits a felony.)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; ...
Good morning, Canteen.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you for all you do.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen
for todays activities.
Thanks for another great tribute.
I normally hate Mondays, but
I'm happy to be back in the office this morning.
It was a hot and busy weekend. I need the rest.
We did get rain this weekend, but
it did not bring relief from the heat.
Guess I should make my rounds
as I see the day is getting on.
But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!
The FR Canteen is
Come 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
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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75 posted on
06/15/2015 5:32:58 AM PDT by
beachn4fun
(Raina and Connor ~ the sequel ~ now available.)
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