[Biggirl]

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[ConorMacNessa]

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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).



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!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Rodolfo P Hernandez ~

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[leaning conservative]

Hi Kathy. What an amazing & heroic man Hernandez was.

[Grimmy]

Amazing.

What strong men can do when pushed to the extreme.

Thank you for keeping us informed on such.

Semper Fi, Ma’am.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

Rodolfo Perez "Rudy" Hernandez
April 14, 1931 – December 21, 2013
United States Army and
Medal of Honor Recipient
For actions in the Korean War.
What a hero! ❤️🇺🇸💙

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

We Salute CPL Rodolfo Perez "Rudy" Hernandez!
He is a hero in every aspect of life.
There are so many like him!
Hope all of you have a Mahv'lus Monday...
....and a Wonderful Week!
(((hugs)))